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March 16, 2026

"Freedom's Journal," the nation's first Black newspaper is founded on this date in 1827 in New York City.

Today in Black America - March 16

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The Associated Press

3,800 workers are set to strike Monday at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI


USA Today

'No friends but the mountains.' Kurds want Trump's help for Iran ground war

Most Americans oppose Trump's war – with one glaring exception | Opinion

Crazy or genius? A nuclear-powered solution to the West's water crisis


NJ.com

N.J’s Michael B. Jordan wins best actor Oscar for twin roles in ‘Sinners.’

N.J. just proposed a record $12.4B for schools. See if your district is a winner — or facing cuts.

Why N.J.’s governor is now talking about merging school districts to save money



The Washington Post


Young voters helped elect Trump, but some have regrets over the Iran war

Court blocks Justice Department subpoenas of Federal Reserve


See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt


The New York Times


Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices


Oil Tops $106 a Barrel as Worries Persist About Global Supplies


I Predicted the 2008 Financial Crisis. What Is Coming May Be Worse.



The Los Angeles Times


Everything that happened at the 2026 Oscars


Judy Pace, groundbreaking actor from ‘Peyton Place’ and ‘Brian’s Song,’ dies at 83


Trump administration orders restart of oil drilling along California coast amid Iran war


The Chicago Sun-Times


Deadbeat Chicago developer owes another $1 million in back rent to the CTA, records show

CPS investigating Taft High School employee’s ‘inappropriate’ interactions with students


As Chicago’s craft beer industry stalls, Black-owned breweries get creative


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Fulton’s use of literacy coaches could provide a playbook for Georgia


UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor


Iran war sends Atlanta fuel prices higher, diesel now more than $5 per gallon



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