One river, one country: at the eastern end of America's border with Mexico, Americans and Mexicans live and work together

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A section of the border at McAllen, TX, and Reynosa, Mexico, called the Valley has a strong economy and social base. The economic base is comprised of successful maquiladoras and the two societies have blended into one. However, drugs are present in the region and a lack of water may hurt the area.

Economic aspects, Mexican-American border region, Offshore assembly industry, McAllen, Texas, Reynosa, Mexico

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Holding together, better than most: family life

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The American family may not be in as desperate a situation as many people around the world seem to believe. Americans have more babies than others living in rich nations, and US teenagers tend to get along with their parents. Other heartwarming facts about American families are provided.

Social aspects, United States, Statistics, Family

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Pull together?

Article Abstract:

Worsening race relations in Los Angeles, CA, can attributed mainly to corrupt politics, police brutality, indifferent whites, and dispirited African Americans. Rebuilding areas ravaged by riots depends not only on financial aid but effective leadership.

California, Los Angeles, California, Race relations, Inner cities

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