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Deaths Outpace Births in Many U.S. Counties

About a quarter of the counties in the U.S. are seeing more deaths per year than births, according to census data.

February 26, 2011 - ABC

Pedestrian-Friendly Sydney On the Way

Officials in Australia have announced plans to recast downtown Sydney as a pedestrian-friendly central business district.

September 14, 2010 - ABC

Best Cities to Get Laid... Off

These 10 American cities top the nation as being home to the most layoffs. California is a hotbed.

May 18, 2010 - ABC

Recession Changing Geography of Poverty

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the first year of the recession has taken a harsh toll and that these impacts are being particularly felt in three key regions in the country.

October 20, 2009 - ABC

'Cash For Clunkers' Kaput?

The Fed's "Cash For Clunkers" program, which set aside funds to give people an incentive to trade in old polluting cars for newer models, is already reportedly running out of money. (VIDEO)

July 31, 2009 - ABC

More High-Speed Trains

Rail advocates are getting their day, as they push for more high-speed rail lines- not just in California, but across the country.

September 2, 2008 - ABC

European Cities Move On Climate Change

Cities in Europe are not letting the lack of an international compact on climate change stop them from taking efforts to reduce their impact on the planet.

October 16, 2007 - ABC

When The Lights Go Out In The City

For one hour next month, municipal facilities in San Francisco will voluntarily turn out their lights in a citywide effort to cut energy use.

September 22, 2007 - ABC

High-Speed Train Sets Record For Paris-London Trip

A high speed train has debuted on a line between London and Paris, making the 213-mile trip in a little over two hours.

September 5, 2007 - ABC

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