Today in Black History: Former Detroit Mayor and member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, Coleman Alexander Young, was born in 1918.
Remember our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day weekend. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Our daily Today in Black America post will resume on Tuesday May 28.
The New York Times
Banks’ Lobbyists Help in Drafting Financial Bills
Editorial: The End of the Perpetual War
Pivoting From a War Footing, Obama Acts to Curtail Drones
Student Loan Bill Passes House, Setting Up Face-Off
Civil Rights Firebrand’s Fraud Case in Georgia Now Has Others Treading Softly
Defense in Trayvon Martin Case Raises Questions About the Victim’s Character
In Review of Brooklyn Cases, So Many Obstacles
Gun Manufacturers Say Assault Weapons Ban May Push Them Out of Connecticut
The Christian Science Monitor
Boy Scouts allow gay scouts, but leave ban on gay leaders in place
Obama retools terror war, saying America is 'at a crossroads'
Trayvon Martin texts, photos: Might they change Zimmerman trial?
The Star Ledger
Christie's role as Sandy recovery cheerleader scores points with voters
Trenton police director, councilman call each other liars in public dispute over 'pot shots' at officers
Christie misrepresented legislative intent when defending housing funds seizure, lawmakers say
Oliver and Christie exchange war of words on college grants
The Washington Post
Obama pledges new rules on use of armed drones
President has regrets but wants anti-terror powers
IRS official Lois Lerner is placed on administrative leave, officials say
Robinson: Humanity is out of time
Post-ABC poll: Most Americans disapprove of cuts
Pressure mounts for answers in shooting of ‘NewsHour’ driver
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan bill would let state install red-light cameras
Report: Detroit's 36th District Court in crisis, over budget, may need new leadership
Detroit Election Commission keeps Duggan on mayoral ballot
Legal community reacts to Kilpatrick's 'cold and calculating' move to dump attorney
John Conyers apologizes for Louis Farrakhan's anti-Semitic remarks
Michigan lawmaker accused of sexual harassment
The Los Angeles Times
Council OKs Villaraigosa's final budget
Sheriff: Heart disease killed man, not beating
Villaraigosa, Garcetti pledge smooth transition in mayor's office
If this health plan is 'socialism,' we need more
Monica Ratliff's election to L.A. school board is 'huge upset'
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Dad of slain teen gets 8 years for distributing cocaine
DeKalb moves all graduations out of churches
Barnes: Case against Rep. Brooks should not have been brought
Inmate asks high court to halt his execution
Audit gives defender system high marks
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Editorial: Cuyahoga County court shouldn't operate behind a veil
USA Today
Detroit court in crisis, report says
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