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    Puerto Rican Population

    More Puerto Ricans reside in the 50 U.S. states and D.C. than in Puerto Rico.

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    Googling Good Deals

    Of those going online for economic information, two-thirds are shopping for low prices.

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    Squawk Box

    Most Americans still get general information about the economy from the television and radio.

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    Evolutionary Theory

    A wide gap exists between the public and scientists over evolution.

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    You’re Getting Warmer

    Less than half of the public says the earth is warming as a result of human activity, but a majority knows which gas scientists say is to blame for global warming.

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    Limited Black Confidence in Police

    Only about half (55%) of all African Americans express confidence in the police to do a good job enforcing the law.

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    God-less Science

    Four-in-ten scientists do not believe in God or a higher power.

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    Drivers Wanted

    American life is driven by the automobile; not only is a car seen as an overwhelming necessity but most say not driving is a clear sign of old age.

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    Talkin’ ’bout my Generation

    Most Americans believe there is a major difference between the views of younger and older people, and more than said so in 1969.

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    Obama and the Middle East

    Roughly six-in-ten Americans say President Obama strikes the right balance between Israel and the Palestinians.