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Today in Black America - July 8

POSTED: July 08, 2015, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: In 2003 President George W. Bush condemned slavery as one of the greatest crimes in history during a visit to Goree Island in Senegal.

The New York Times

National

Polarized South Carolina House Takes Up Fate of Battle Flag

‘Complicated’ Support for Confederate Flag in White South


Senator Tim Scott Sees Barriers Coming Down, After Charleston Church Attack

A Louisiana Prosecutor’s Proud Goal: ‘Kill More People’

P.G.A. Moves Event From Donald Trump Golf Course


‘Super PACs’ Take On New Role, Organizing Voters


Verbatim: Hillary Clinton Wants Those Ropes Dropped

Republicans Aim to Hamper Obama’s Policies With Spending Bills


Local


Suit Accuses New York City and State of Keeping Children in Foster Care Too Long

Cuomo to Appoint Special Prosecutor for Killings by Police

New York City Is Sued Over Lotteries Used for Subsidized Housing


The Christian Science Monitor


San Francisco shooting puts scrutiny on big-city 'sanctuary' policies (+video)


Hillary Clinton vs. media: what's really going on (+video)


African literature: Caine Prize winner stages small 'mutiny' by sharing bounty



The Washington Post


Nearing launch, Walker team sees Bush, Rubio as 2016 competition


When did black Americans start voting so heavily Democratic?


Martin O’Malley racked up $339,200 in loans putting two kids through college. He wants to lighten the load for others.


Donald Trump’s false comments connecting Mexican immigrants and crime


Obama pledges to visit Vietnam during meeting with Communist Party chief


Horrified passengers witnessed brutal July 4 slaying aboard Metro car


D.C.’s Ben’s Chili Bowl appears to distance itself from Bill Cosby


The Detroit Free Press


Wayne Co. health officer picked to lead new department

Former EAA head seeks Nashville job


Teen disabled by gunfire tries to live dream -- with dad by side


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Felon among 11 chosen by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to serve on police commission selection panel


Cleveland firefighter investigated for anti-gay social media posts


Budget-year campaign finance reports -- pass law to raise their frequency in Ohio: editorial


Youth aging out of foster care could finally get the help they need from Ohio legislators: editorial


Chris Christie battles Trump for biggest bully title: Darcy cartoon

Cleveland braces for media spotlight during 2016 Republican National Convention


The Los Angeles Times


L.A. County supervisors move to consolidate power by weakening CEO's job


Compton fire chief put on administrative leave following Times reports

Community celebrates opening of Martin Luther King hospital

Number of L.A. County police killings climbs to 22 this year


The Star Ledger


Corzine and other MF Global directors reach new $64.5M settlement with investors

Newark superintendent, Common Core focus of N.J. Board of Education meeting

Idea for student debt lottery in N.J. came from Virginia entrepreneur

Baraka joins anti-Cerf protest, calls critics of school control deal 'crackpots'

Will Joe DiVincenzo endorse Christie for 2016? Don't bet on it | The Auditor


'We're building on success here': TCNJ breaks ground on $75M STEM building



Philly.com


Top aide to Wolf approached about running for US Senate


Let's pretend Philly has a mayoral race


National anti-testing activist leads rally in Philly


Arbitrator: Philly schools must restore counselors, give back pay


The Chicago Tribune


Rauner, unions vow to appeal ruling limiting state worker paychecks

Political insider Tony Rezko released to halfway house

Mayor Emanuel faces tough trek toward 'grand bargain' for shoring up CPS


Mayor calls on father of slain boy to cooperate with police: 'You have a responsibility'


USA Today

Reports: Federal agent's gun used in S.F. pier shooting

As Christie campaigns, calls mount for him to step down


What explains Donald Trump's appeal?

Army plans to cut 40,000 troops










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