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January 14, 2025

William T. Coleman is named Secretary of Transportation in 1975 by President Gerald R. Ford.

Today in Black America - January 13

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USA Today

Opinion: Trump and Republicans think the election gave them a mandate. They're wrong.


Death toll rises as LA crews race to contain historic wildfires

Donald Trump announces new administration picks as key confirmation hearings set to start Tuesday


The Associated Press

Earth breaks yearly heat record and lurches past dangerous warming threshold

Canada’s Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats


Canadian leaders say Trump’s talk about Canada becoming the 51st state isn’t funny anymore


The Washington Post

‘I can’t go toe to toe with social media’: Top U.S. health official reflects, regrets


Gearing up for a busy week of confirmation hearings

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon pick, faces tough confirmation test


The New York Times


California Governor Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding

Kristi Noem Used Troops for Border Protection, but Not for Flood Aid at Home


Group of Experts Says R.F.K. Jr. Would ‘Significantly Undermine’ Public Health


NJ.com

N.J. is one of 10 states without a permanent rape kit tracking system. That could soon change.

The future of STEM jobs? It starts with 150 middle school girls from N.J., program says.

PATH fares increase today. Here’s how much you’ll pay now.



The Los Angeles Times

Increasing winds bring potential for ‘explosive fire growth’ across L.A. County this week

Southern California wildfires by the numbers: Location, size, containment and more

Calmes: Merrick Garland’s integrity saved the DOJ only to doom it again


The Chicago Sun-Times


ASPIRA charter to shut Haugan Middle School over enrollment drop, nearly 'million-dollar deficit,' CEO says


CTU president Stacy Davis Gates compares CPS CEO to a special education student who can't be suspended

Neil Steinberg: COVID, five years on: memories of a strange and scary time



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Georgia Legislature convenes with a more diverse crop of lawmakers

State to address Savannah’s water woes with half-billion dollar investment

Lawsuit: Berry pickers trafficked in Georgia and left destitute





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