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US poverty on track to rise to highest since 1960s

July 23, 2012 5:57 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) - The ranks of America's poor are on track to climb to levels unseen in nearly half a century, erasing gains from the war on poverty in the 1960s amid a weak economy and fraying government safety net. Census figures for 2011 will be released this fall in... more »
US teen births: Miss. has highest rate, NH lowest

April 10, 2012 9:20 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Teen births fell again in the United States in 2010 with the highest rate once more in Mississippi, according to a new government report. Nearly every state saw a decline in teen births from 2007 to 2010, with the biggest drop in Arizona at 29 percent.... more »
`Toy Story 3' is highest-grossing animated film

August 13, 2010 10:01 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Toy Story 3" is now the highest-grossing animated film of all time. The third movie in the Pixar series about cowboy Woody, space ranger Buzz Lightyear and the toys' owner, Andy, has crossed more than $920 million at box offices worldwide since opening June 18, according... more »
Super Bowl Ratings Highest In 23 Years

February 8, 2010 12:08 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - The Nielsen Co. says the Super Bowl got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years. It means, when final figures are released later Monday, there's a strong likelihood the game will be the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Last year's game between Pittsburgh and Arizona has that... more »