Sunday, May 20, 2007 -  The nation's minority population reached 100.7 million, according to the national and state estimates by race, Hispanic origin, sex and age released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. A year ago, the minority population totaled 98.3 million.

Saturday, May 19, 2007 -  By Governor Kathleen Sebelius - "Saturday, May 19th marks the annual celebration of Armed Forces Day, a day on which we say thank you to the members of our armed forces.

Thursday, May 17, 2007 -  For undermining families, For jeopardizing health, For endangering children, For trying to force his sexual orientation on others, For creating public and private scandals

Monday, May 14, 2007 -  Each year the president issues a Mother's Day Proclamation. The original Mother's Day Proclamation was made in 1870. Written by Julia Ward Howe, perhaps best known today for having written the words to "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in 1862 when she was an anti-slavery activist, the original Proclamation was an impassioned call for peace and disarmament.

Saturday, May 12, 2007 -  The Bush Administration is pushing legislation that would legalize its National Security Agency (NSA) warrantless wiretapping program and other secret spying programs it may develop in the future. The Senate Intelligence Committee may consider adding the administration's bill to its 2008 intelligence spending bill when it meets on May 17.

Saturday, May 05, 2007 -  Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in Mexico, celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained men of the French Army.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 -  The following fact sheet was issued yesterday by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Saturday, April 21, 2007 -  American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has released the first ever film of the spectacular courtship display of the Marvelous Spatuletail, a highly endangered hummingbird that lives in the mountains of northern Peru.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 -  University of Arkansas researchers argue that consumers buy bottled water because they perceive it to be purer, safer and healthier than municipal water. Further findings suggest that young and high-income people, guided by the perception of higher quality, are more likely to purchase bottled water and home-filtration systems. Purchasing bottled water also carries a degree of status, or "snob appeal."

Sunday, April 08, 2007 -  Today is Easter Sunday one of the most joyous days in the calendar of all Christian denominations.

Monday, March 12, 2007 -  National Women's History Month's roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women's Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn't until 1981 that Congress established National Women's History Week during the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month.

Monday, March 05, 2007 -  This is Women's History Month - a time to recognize the vision, courage and accomplishments of the nation's women.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -  There are many opinions as to who was the original Valentine, with the most popular theory that it was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007 -  The holiday is unofficial - but you'd better not forget it.

Sunday, February 11, 2007 -  By Michael Famiglietti - Straddled by King Kong and host to Cary Grant's 1957 cinematic love affair, the Empire State Building is no stranger to notoriety.