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March 31, 2026

Late Robert McGruder, pioneering journalist and former executive editor of the Detroit Free Press, was born in Louisville in 1942.

Today in Black America - March 31

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The Associated Press

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

In their words: What judges have said about birthright citizenship

Student shoots a teacher at Texas high school before fatally shooting self, authorities say


USA Today

Who could be affected by Supreme Court's birthright citizenship case?

Will US revive the military draft for Iran war? What to know.

Democrats have momentum with midterms. Don't mess it up. | Opinion


The New York Times

Average Gasoline Price Hits $4 in U.S., a ‘Headache’ for Drivers and Trump

The Editorial Board: Trump Pardoned Them. Then They Committed More Crimes.

‘I Think That MAGA Is Dying’: Inside the Youth Movement at CPAC


The Washington Post

Medical, law and pharmacy degrees yield best returns, study finds

Protests and cancellations mar Trump administration’s America 250 tour

Justice Dept. suit challenging D.C.’s ban on AR-15s alarms ex-DOJ attorneys


NJ.com


N.J. gang member sentenced to 40 years in prison for mistaken-identity killing

70-year-old bridge between N.J. and Pennsylvania gets $600M to be replaced


ICE defends ‘carefully’ busting car window to arrest N.J. immigrant outside court


The Los Angeles Times


In L.A. mayor’s race, controversial poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Karen Bass


Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco suspends election fraud probe as legal challenges mount

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again



The Chicago Sun-Times


HIV, AIDS infections up in Chicago after years of decline as cases rise among Latinos


CPS Board approves contract for new CEO Macquline King with just 1 ‘no’ vote

CHA Commissioner Debra Parker ends fight to keep housing voucher, may resign from board


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Can Iran war politics move voters in Georgia’s Trumpiest district?

Atlanta TSA employees begin receiving back pay. Future pay remains uncertain.


Governor’s race accusations roil an already tense legislative session



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