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American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'

Some Christians are distancing themselves from the term “evangelical” even if their beliefs remain unchanged.

American evangelicals are more diverse than ever. But some don't want to be part of the 'evangelical movement.'
Awa Timera works in corporate recruiting in France. She says it can hard to put your finger on discrimination in France because it's often subtle.

How France uses 'le testing' to combat hiring discrimination

How France uses 'le testing' to combat hiring discrimination
Iranian American census

Arab Americans lobbied for their own US census box. Will it backfire?

Arab Americans lobbied for their own US census box. Will it backfire?
For the first time, single people make up the majority of the American adult population, up from just 22 percent in 1950.

Singles now outnumber married people in America — and that's a good thing

Singles now outnumber married people in America — and that's a good thing

The Smartest Kids in the World: a Look at Schooling in Finland, South Korea, and Poland

The Smartest Kids in the World: a Look at Schooling in Finland, South Korea, and Poland
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Behind the Egyptian Crisis: Resource Stress?

The ongoing conflict in Egypt has deep roots in history, religion, politics and economics. But journalist Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed says another underlying cause is a growing resource crisis--shortages of food, water, energy, and a booming population.

Behind the Egyptian Crisis: Resource Stress?
Coach Matt Cheaves stands with members of the Dalton High School soccer team in Dalton, Ga.

The New American South: Latinos Make Their Mark in an Appalachian City

El Nuevo South. That's how some refer to the recent influx of Latinos to places like South Carolina, Arkansas, and Georgia. The changing demographic has sparked racial tensions. But the city of Dalton, in northwest Georgia, has a different story.

The New American South: Latinos Make Their Mark in an Appalachian City

Chicago's Polish Village Hopes Immigration Reform Will Spark a Revival

It's unclear whether Congress will pass immigration reform this year, but one neighborhood in Chicago thinks reform may represent a way to revive its ethnic identity.

Chicago's Polish Village Hopes Immigration Reform Will Spark a Revival

Pedro Gomez's ESPN Interview in Spanish Sparks Anger and Ugly Reaction

After winning Major League Baseball's home run contest this week, Cuban-born Yoenis Cespedes was interviewed by ESPN's Pedro Gomez. Gomez was blasted by many on Twitter for speaking Spanish. Host Marco Werman speaks with Gomez about the angry reaction.

Pedro Gomez's ESPN Interview in Spanish Sparks Anger and Ugly Reaction

11 Million and Growing: Breaking Down the Number of Undocumented Immigrants in the US

11 million. It's the estimated number of immigrants living in the US illegally. But how did we even get to that figure? From the public radio collaboration Fronteras Desk, reporter Adrian Florido finds out.

11 Million and Growing: Breaking Down the Number of Undocumented Immigrants in the US

An Undocumented Immigrant Evaluates the Tone of the Congressional Debate

When Ecuador-born Gaby Pacheco was in 8th grade in Miami, she realized she and her sisters weren't US citizens. But instead of hiding, Pacheco became an activist and at 28, she's still fighting to get immigration reform through Congress.

An Undocumented Immigrant Evaluates the Tone of the Congressional Debate

The unfathomable cost of China's One Child policy

China has announced it will end its one-child policy. Here's a look at the costs, from forced abortions, involuntary sterilizations and property seizures of people who dared to challenge the system.

The unfathomable cost of China's One Child policy
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The Great British Class Calculator

A new survey conducted by the BBC is challenging traditional notions of social class in Britain. Instead of the traditional three, sociologists say its more accurate to speak of seven different classes in Britain.

The Great British Class Calculator

Green Energy Milestone: Industry Says Wind is Spain's Top Electricity Source

For the first time ever, wind power was the top source of electricity in Spain over the last three months. So says the country's wind power association.

Green Energy Milestone: Industry Says Wind is Spain's Top Electricity Source

Immigrant farmers breaking barriers in US midwest

In the Midwest, where the immigrant population has soared in recent years, Latino farmers are breaking through cultural and language barriers to run their own farms. A new US government project is also supporting them along the way.

Immigrant farmers breaking barriers in US midwest