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Today in Black America - April 16

POSTED: April 16, 2013, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation ending slavery in the District of Columbia on this date in 1862.

The New York Times

Bombs at Marathon Leave 3 Dead and More Than 100 Hurt

Op-Ed: Dr. King’s Righteous Fury

Justices Refuse Case on Gun Law in New York

Senators, Seeking Support, Weigh Revisions to Background Check Bill

Pope Upholds Reprimand of American Nuns’ Group

U.S. Practiced Torture After 9/11, Nonpartisan Review Concludes

Strategists Assess How a Weiner Candidacy Would Shake Up the Race for Mayor



The Christian Science Monitor

Boston Marathon bombings: What could the motives have been?


Supreme Court to hear child custody fight; at crux is law on tribal rights

States drop GED: At $120 a pop, some say test is just too expensive


To reinvigorate Republican Party, tea party takes page from Occupy


Global defense spending dips for first time in 15 years



The Star Ledger

Trenton councilwoman asks Gov. Chris Christie for help after shooting near city playground


N.J. Senate Democrats delay introduction of gun control bills

Suspect in mugging of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James pleads not guilty

Poll finds coaching scandal gives Rutgers recognition it does not want


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta council puts brakes on plan to install cameras in city vehicles


The Detroit Free Press

$400,000 more found in Ferguson accounts

White worker sues Flint hospital for discrimination

Michigan House Democrats introduce bills to roll back tax changes

Michigan finds 3,500 lottery winners get public assistance



The Chicago Tribune

Teachers union to seek ouster of mayor, other officials

Quinn, Madigan hint ruling in N.Y. case could lead to strict concealed carry limits for Illinois

Lawyers say waivers can't block suits over child injuries


The Washington Post


Senators to unveil path to citizenship

Public supports tighter gun laws, immigration reform


Herman Cain returns to spotlight with American Black Conservatives group

Poll: Public favors state over federal government

House votes to crack down on tax-delinquent contractors, not individuals

Md. House speaker floats possible tax cut



The Los Angeles Times

LAUSD board to weigh faster investigation of teachers

California panel advances bills targeting prescription drug abuse

L.A. school reform effort draws diverse group of wealthy donors


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland City Council President Martin J. Sweeney accused of gerrymandering to protect Councilman Eugene Miller from challenger

Kasich's income-tax plan would save taxpayers more than House proposal


Cuyahoga County Charter Review Commission to hold meetings


Democrat David Pepper launches campaign to unseat Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine


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