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Today in Black America - February 4

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Today in Black History: Rosa Parks, the "mother" of the civil rights movement, was born on this date in 1913 in Montgomery, Alabama.

The New York Times

Broad Powers Seen for Obama in Cyberstrikes

From State to State, Varied Responses to the Issue of Gun Violence

Tax Loopholes May Be Next, Obama Says

Bank of America Settlement Raises New Questions

Cuomo Seeking Home Buyouts in Flood Zones

EDITORIAL: A Million Jobs at Stake

Rosa Parks, Revisited


The Christian Science Monitor


10 surprises about tomorrow's job market


Why is Chicago struggling with gun violence? N.Y. might have answers.

'Bump fire' devices turn rifles into machine guns: How is that legal?


After his rough Senate hearing, Chuck Hagel gets a boost from backers



The Star Ledger

Jersey City teen says officer used excessive force


Buono qualifies for public matching funds in N.J. governor's race


Essex County freeholder says he's no victim, speaks out on being carjacked at gunpoint


East Orange mayoral primary race off to early start, 3 contenders face 16-year incumbent


Di Ionno: Hurricane Sandy death toll quietly rising



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Educators accused in cheating scandal complain about unfairness and delays

House vs. Senate on the lobbyist gift ban


DeKalb political donations under scrutiny



The Washington Post

Tech, telecom giants take sides as FCC proposes large public WiFi networks

Will states actually enforce Obamacare?


Reid details positions in gun debate

Black delegate to oppose Va. GOP map


Snapshot of D.C. youth: Only 4 in 10 third-graders can read proficiently

Va. Democrats may force budget stalemate over Medicaid expansion



The Detroit Free Press

Snyder takes heat over $500M surplus in state's Rainy Day Fund

Muslims upset over McDonald's settlement say cash should go to the people affected, not others


Michigan still undecided on expanding Medicaid coverage

Rosa Parks centennial celebration: Keeping Civil Rights legend's legacy alive


Rochelle Riley: Dad's Club supports fathers getting involved in kids' education



The Chicago Tribune

National anti-violence group sets up chapter in Chicago


Chicago officials, activists vow to tackle truancy among city's K-8 students

Prosecutors: Prostitution ring preyed on homeless, poor women

County could pay $24 million to settle medical malpractice cases

Police search for teen's killer as community members march against violence


The Los Angeles Times

Analysis: Greuel in good position in mayor's campaign

Slaying casts light on transgender prostitutes

Californians more optimistic about state's direction


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

In wrongful conviction cases, prosecutors don't give in easily on guilt, compensation


Ohio Board of Tax Appeals still backlogged with Cuyahoga County property value complaints

Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood fears big project's impact


Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court does not advertise all job openings


USA Today


Obama visit highlights Minneapolis' strides on violence

Jobs report points to hiring growth in 2013

Obama: 'Cloud of crisis' threatens economic growth

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