For the first time in U.S. history, whites of European ancestry account for less than half of newborn children, marking a demographic tipping point that is already changing the nation's politics, economy and workforce.

In conservative filmmaker James O’Keefe’s latest video, he features two “non-citizens” who have supposedly committed voter fraud in North Carolina. As ThinkProgress reported yesterday, one of the men, Zbigniew Gorzkowski, has actually been an American citi zens for decades. Now, it turns out that the second “non-citizen,” William Romero, is actually a citizen as well, according [...]

Obama would have an advantage of 46 percent to 39 percent over Romney, if the election were held today, the polls shows, while three weeks ago the candidates were tied at 46 percent each.

Obama would have an advantage of 46 percent to 39 percent over Romney, if the election were held today, the polls shows, while three weeks ago the candidates were tied at 46 percent each.

The first ad in conservative nonprofit Crossroad GPS's $25 million anti-Obama ad campaign goes up Thursday. Called "Obama's Promise," the 1-minute ad will run through the end of the month. The ad buy is $8 million and includes network affiliates in Colorad o, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada,...

TRENTON - Tax collections in New Jersey are running $230 million behind Gov. Christie's projections after April revenue came up short, according to a state Treasury report released Tuesday. If the trend continues, Christie and lawmakers may have to revise their plans to cut taxes, or they may have to find other places to trim the budget.

WFTV has confirmed that autopsy results show 17-year-old Trayvon Martin had injuries to his knuckles when he died.

These days, a law degree comes with $150,000 of debt -- and no guarantee of a job after graduation

Texting while walking is beginning to draw the attention of officials around the country.

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