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March 17, 2026

Pianist and velvet voice singer Nat King Cole is born on this date in 1919.

Today in Black America - March 17

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USA Today


US intelligence official quits over Iran war, says Trump was duped

You'll need these documents to vote if the SAVE Act passes

Trump pardons protect man accused of planting DC pipe bombs, defense says


The Washington Post


Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns in opposition to Iran war


Trump says he can ‘take’ Cuba: ‘I can do anything I want with it’

Senate set to take up voting bill Trump says would ‘guarantee the midterms’



The Associated Press

Trump says most allies and NATO refuse to help secure the Strait of Hormuz


Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks



NJ.com

N.J. assistant principal says school district punished him for decades because he’s Hispanic

A N.J. town became an epicenter for hate. Will it ever be the same?


Lifeguard charged with lying about 2 brothers who drowned in N.J. pool


The New York Times


Editorial: Trump Can’t Spin His Way Out of This War


Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons.


‘This Is Not Our War’: Europe and U.K. Push Back Against Trump’s Demands


The Los Angeles Times

‘Troubling’ allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt UFW to cancel celebrations

California trial attorneys push bills to rein in ‘bad actors’ in legal industry


Suspending gas tax, reducing refinery regulations pushed by two Democrats running for governor


The Chicago Sun-Times


Election Day For 2026 Illinois Primary: Live Updates


Chicago Housing Authority appoints Keith Pettigrew as new CEO


Chicago, suburban Democratic voters more likely to back candidates who fought ICE, poll finds



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Long lines, canceled flights. Atlanta airport faces travel snarls again.


Georgia activists working with Trump administration to influence elections

Family seeks answers about 12-year-old girl killed after school bus dispute





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