A cervical cancer vaccine that has been recommended only for U.S. residents has become a requirement for all new female immigrants ages 11 to 26, sparking an outcry over the order's safety and cost. ...more

October 22, 2008

Blame it on the traffic. Or the number of new immigrants. Or the allure of the beach. Whatever the reason, Miami has secured the bottom spot - No. 50 among major U.S. cities - in new rankings of the percentage of adults who volunteer. ...more

July 27, 2008

SEBRING — While reading a passage from the short story "The Dog Ate My Homework," a student read the word "restriction," after which Karen Smith asked her third-graders if they knew what the word means. Among the four third-graders in her reading circle, Smith saw two hands go up and she called on one of the students to explain the word's meaning. These students at Park Elementary School are among the 103 third-graders in the county who are attending the school district's Summer Reading Camps, which are also being held this week through July 23 at Woodlawn and Lake Placid Elementary schools. The students are increasing their reading skills and an assessment test will be held at the end of the reading camp. ...more

June 26, 2008

The number of Hispanics in the United States will triple by 2050 and represent nearly 30 percent of the population if current trends continue, according to a report released Monday. ...more

February 12, 2008

A Major Candidate Regarding "Learn Where Each Candidate Stands Before Casting Your Vote," My View, Luis Lopez, Jan. 20: ...more

January 25, 2008

U.S. roads are full of unlicensed drivers who are in the country without permission. They're looking for work or commuting to jobs they illegally hold. ...more

November 18, 2007