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Today in Black America - January 30

POSTED: January 30, 2018, 11:00 am

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Franklin Thomas (right) pictured with South African President Nelson Mandela


Today in Black History: Franklin A. Thomas was named president of the Ford Foundation in 1979, the first Black to run the philanthropy.

The New York Times

National

F.B.I. Official Leaves Under Pressure After Trump Attacks

Supporters Fear Trump’s Speech Will Lack the Edge They Love

Before Speech, China Is Said to Threaten Retaliation on Possible New Tariffs


The State of the Union Is … Misspelled

Opinion: Are Republicans Ready to Join a Third Party?

Democratic National Committee’s Chief Executive Quits

The Furtive Artists of Power Politics: Mapmakers

How to Get a Wiretap to Spy on Americans


Amazon and 2 Other Firms Join Forces to Disrupt Health Care


66 Environmental Rules on the Way Out Under Trump

Americans Are Staying Home More. That’s Saving Energy.


Local


Activist Entitled to ‘Freedom to Say Goodbye,’ Judge Rules

New York’s Hidden Home Buyer Closing Costs: Luxury Boxes and Mint Mojitos

Police Sergeant Who Killed Mentally Ill Woman Goes on Trial

Rodney Frelinghuysen, Powerful House Republican, Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election



Philly.com


Transceript: Probation officer - not the judge - pushed Meek Mill to switch managers

A billionaire, Ed Rendell, and a litigous judge: How power and influence shape Meek Mill saga

Best, most improved schools in Philly honored


Bordentown police chief: hate crime sparks big changes and a 'new norm'


The Detroit Free Press


Candlelight vigil held for Detroit officer killed in line of duty


Abdul El-Sayed eligible to run for governor? Report says maybe not

Michigan prison closing after state's inmate population drop


Michigan State's Tom Izzo under microscope amid program allegations

Spartan booster Peter Secchia sponsored retirement dinner for AG's MSU investigator


The Star-Ledger


These children died even after the child welfare agency began monitoring them

Jersey Democrats send message to Trump by inviting dreamers to State of the Union address

Decrying MS-13 thugs, while deporting decent N.J. dads | Editorial


Do you know who hates Murphy's idea to create a Jersey state bank? The state's banks.


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson cheers Indians' decision to retire Chief Wahoo

Ohio Republicans relinquish campaign cash from casino owner Steve Wynn


ECOT closure doesn't block recovery of $80 million, state superintendent says: Ohio has "other options"

Redistricting ballot group, Democrats reject changes proposed by Ohio Republicans

Akron School Board seeks applicants to fill empty seat


The Chicago Tribune


Rauner challenger Ives goes on attack during only forum of Republican governor race

Another Chicago-area school closes due to flu

Mistaken identity led to the wrongful detainment of Evanston man, who says cops left him injured and unable to work


Foxconn seeks to tap 7 million gallons of water daily from Lake Michigan


The Los Angeles Times


Arizona exposes danger for GOP in 2018 primaries: Embracing Trump could backfire

Federal immigration agents would need warrants to enter schools and courthouses under this state bill

With few budget solutions in sight, Cal State administrators say another tuition increase is possible

State senator facing harassment probe attracting possible challengers — from his own party


The Washington Post

House panel votes to release memo alleging missteps by FBI in Russian probe


How the classified four-page missive set off a firestorm


David Bowdich, the former sniper in line to become the FBI’s new deputy director

State of the Union gives Trump the chance to ‘act presidential’ — at least for a night

The Fix: Breaking down Trump’s much-praised 2017 address and where we stand today

Governors association to cut ties with Steve Wynn, underscoring scope of allegations’ fallout

Federal judge blasts ICE for ‘cruel’ tactics, frees immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir

Nine questions about Trump’s businesses and possible conflicts of interest

Report calls into question validity of hundreds of diplomas

Clergy gather to bless clinic that provides rare late-term abortions in Bethesda

Man arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Northeast D.C.

Milloy: Siimeon Booker’s job was reporting. But what he did with it was a calling.


USA Today

TSA finds record 3,957 guns at airport checkpoints in 2017

New Jersey teacher asked students for nude pictures in exchange for better grades

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase to tackle employee health care costs, delivery









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