2010 Census Continues to Miss Minorities

Bureau admits failing to count 2.1 percent of Black Americans and 1.5 percent of Hispanics

2012-05-22

Hope Yen The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new government analysis shows the 2010 census generally was accurate, although it continued to disproportionately overlook minorities. Read the complete article

For Sale: Vial Purportedly Containing Reagan's Blood Residue

Seller claims mother worked for lab that did testing on former president after assassination attempt in 1981

2012-05-22

Ashley Hayes, CNN

(CNN) -- A vial purportedly containing dried blood from former President Ronald Reagan following a 1981 assassination attempt is being offered for sale online. Read the complete article

Private Supply Ship Rockets Toward Space Station

Unmanned ship from SpaceX is first non-government vessel to make this kind of mission

2012-05-22

Marcia Dunn AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A first-of-its-kind commercial supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station following a successful liftoff early Tuesday, opening a new era of dollar-driven spaceflight. Read the complete article

Four Die on Mount Everest

International group of climbers had reached summit and were coming down south slope

2012-05-21

Manesh Shrestha, CNN

KATHMANDU, Nepal (CNN) -- Four people died while coming down the southern slope of the mountain during the weekend after reaching Mount Everest's 8848-meter (29,028 foot) summit, officials said. Read the complete article

NATO Sets 'Irreversible Transition' in Afghanistan

Obama and other leaders say forces will remain after 2014 withdrawal, but not for combat

2012-05-21

Julie Pace Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) -- President Barack Obama and fellow NATO leaders solidified plans Monday for an "irreversible transition" in Afghanistan, affirming their commitment to ending the deeply unpopular war in 2014 and voicing confidence in the ability of Afghan forces to take the lead for securing their country even sooner. Read the complete article

VIDEO: NAACP Backs Same-Sex Marriage as Civil Right

Announcement comes in the wake of Obama’s comments and flurry of debate on topic

2012-05-21

MIAMI (AP) -- The NAACP passed a resolution Saturday endorsing same-sex marriage as a civil right and opposing any efforts "to codify discrimination or hatred into the law." Read the complete article

Judge Refuses to Delay Jerry Sandusky's Trial

Jury selection in child sex-abuse case expected to begin in two weeks

2012-05-21

Mark Scolforo The Associated Press

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The June child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky will not be delayed, a judge ruled Monday. Read the complete article

More Protests Planned for Chicago NATO Summit

On Sunday, clashes with police caused injuries

2012-05-21

CNN Wire Staff

CHICAGO (CNN) -- Protesters vowed to carry out disruptive demonstrations Monday in Chicago, a day after baton-wielding police clashed with demonstrators in a violent confrontation that left dozens injured just blocks from where NATO leaders were gathered. Read the complete article

Libyan Convicted in Lockerbie Bombing Dies at 60

Al-Megrahi insisted he was innocent, but he kept a strict silence after his release, living in the family villa surrounded by high walls in a posh Tripoli neighborhood

2012-05-20

Adel Omran and Lee Keath The Associated Press

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) -- Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, a Libyan intelligence officer who was the only person ever convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, died at home in Tripoli Sunday, nearly three years after he was released from a Scottish prison to the outrage of the relatives of the attack's 270 victims. He was 60. Read the complete article

CDC to Baby Boomers: Get Tested for Hepatitis C

Anyone born from 1945 to 1965 urged to get a one-time blood test to see if they have the liver-destroying virus

2012-05-20

Mike Stobbe AP Medical Writer

ATLANTA (AP) -- For the first time, health officials are proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C. Read the complete article