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Today in Black America - May 7

POSTED: May 07, 2013, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: Alabama A&M University is founded as Huntsville Normal School in 1875, led by a former slave, Dr. William Hooper Councill.

The New York Times

Death Row Inmate’s Request for DNA Testing Is Rejected


Workers Claim Race Bias as Farms Rely on Immigrants

New Worries for Democrats on Health Law


ACT to Move Toward Computer-Based Testing

Editorial: Corruption in Albany


Senator in Corruption Case Spoke of Silencing Witnesses, Prosecutors Say


Quinn Offers Plan to Add Slots for Gifted in City Schools


The Christian Science Monitor

Immigration reform: How much will it cost US taxpayers?

Rush Limbaugh blame game: Are falling ad revenues his fault?

Obama's 'try anything' bid to woo GOP moves from dinner to golf course


The Star Ledger

Lauryn Hill sentenced to 3 months in prison for failing to file taxes

Bill would reimburse student loan debt for grads who settle in poor neighborhoods


The Detroit Free Press

Michigan's new prison food contractor accused of skimping on size and quality of meals to boost profits

Dearborn 'regrets' Arab fest arrests, must post apology for 3 years


Duncan 'very encouraged' by visit to Michigan's reform district


The Washington Post

Investors may get ‘political intel’ from Congress

Editorial: Heritage report distorts the debate

Is the gun-control debate back on?

In the Loop: Cabinet diversity’s history

Obama’s Cabinet diversity still bests Reagan’s

Six months to the election, rivals in Va. governor’s race get down to specifics


The Chicago Tribune

Brady resigns as Illinois GOP chairman

Mom of boy, 16, killed by cops: 'He was bipolar, depressed'

Housing growth slowing around CTA, Metra rail stations, researchers say

City mulls paying $525,000 to settle cop misconduct cases


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Berry, DeJesus, Knight found alive, police source confirms

State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown files paperwork to challenge U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in 2016

Cuyahoga Community College names finalists for president

Businessman Ken Lanci wants to be mayor of Cleveland, says incumbent Frank Jackson has failed residents


The Los Angeles Times

Black USC students accuse LAPD of bias


Greuel, Garcetti focus on job creation for L.A.

Senate approves bill to collect Internet sales tax

Betrayed? Citizen soldiers lose jobs; U.S. government biggest offender


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Found money turns DeKalb school budget from shortfall to surplus

Atlanta restores some funding to charter schools


Former Brave Otis Nixon faces drug charges


USA Today

Lauryn Hill sentenced for failing to pay taxes





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