The Census Bureau projects that for the first time in almost two centuries, immigrants will be the main source of U.S. population growth as early as 2027.

Latinos are entering colleges and universities at higher rates than whites and blacks but still lower than Asian-Americans. This is an all-time high for Latinos, according to a recent Pew Hispanic Center report. It's the result, in part, of a dramatic rise in the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students.

Much was made on election night about the importance of minority voter turnout. On Wednesday, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data on the racial and ethnic breakdown of voters in the 2012 presidential election. The census data provides better figures than what was available from exit polls.

As film festivals around the world celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indian film industry, historians say Bollywood can trace its roots to a silent, black-and-white film that was first released 100 years ago.

Black and Latino homebuyers pay about 3.5 percent more for housing than whites and Asians, according to a study released this week by Duke University.

An overhaul of the country's immigration laws by Congress is not yet a done deal. One change already in place, though, is a program that prevents young adults brought to the country illegally as children from being deported. Still, the majority of the eligible 1.7 million have yet to apply.

The British Cheese Board is looking for a national anthem for cheddar cheese. They've narrowed down the field of its competition to five cheesy songs, and now they need your help.

Almost 40 years ago, inventor Martin Cooper walked down a New York street and made the world's first public call on a cellphone. His 2 1/2-pound phone helped usher in a whole new world of wireless communication.

If there's one grilling tip to remember this Memorial Day weekend, it should be this: Flame is bad. Whether you're barbecuing OR grilling, a meat-eater or a vegetarian, here's how to keep your flavor from going up in smoke.