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Today in Black America - August 12

POSTED: August 12, 2013, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: In 1922 the Washington, D.C. home of abolitionist and publisher Frederick Douglass was dedicated as a national memorial.

The New York Times


Justice Dept. Seeks to Curtail Stiff Mandatory Drug Terms

Florida Sit-In Against ‘Stand Your Ground’

Booker’s Web Company, Struggling, Sought Buyer as Senate Drive Began


Obama Assures Disabled Veterans They Will Get Aid

Biden, Hinting at 2016, to Speak at Iowa Event

Mayoral Candidates See Cincinnati as a Model for New York Schools


Quinn Leads Democratic Rivals in Money Race


The Christian Science Monitor


'Fair' housing or 'social engineering'? HUD proposal stirs controversy.

Miami Taser death: Are police relying too much on stun guns?

Hillary Clinton: Could her past derail White House bid? (+video)

Churches feel vulnerable after Mugabe reelected in Zimbabwe


The Star Ledger


N.J. legislators introduce bill to examine alternative college repayment program

Corporate subsidies bill hits a new snag

Lonegan again dismisses claims Booker tweet was racist, calls controversy 'a tempest in a teapot'

Wells Fargo plans to foreclose on 3 Newark buildings controlled by non-profit, powerful founder


Despite salary cap, school districts can use state-authorized merit bonuses to try and retain superintendents

Election 2013: Where the Democratic U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues

Election 2013: Where the Republican U.S. Senate candidates stand on the issues


Newark mayoral candidates participate in their first forum



The Detroit Free Press

More schools giving kids iPads to make the most of apps


Michigan has high rate of parents refusing vaccines


The truth about Detroit: Did Detroit really need to file for bankruptcy?

Free Press 'Danger zone' series wins National Association of Black Journalists award

Detroit Public Lighting director latest to be released from Mayor Dave Bing's cabinet



Philly.com

NOW calls Booker "unresponsive," backs Holt

Police chief calls for ban after 2nd alleged racial slur

Aid cuts will cost families 21 meals


Bind was similar in 1998 for Philly schools



The Washington Post

Holder seeks to limit mandatory prison sentences for drug crimes


A $110K scoreboard and a $1M field: Welcome to high school in Maryland.

Editorial: Righting a deadly wrong in Haiti

Joe Biden and filling the Hillary vacuum

Davita Vance-Cooks set to steer printing office through digital age


Amost 30,000 federal employees appeal furloughs

Hundreds in D.C. lost benefits without cause, attorneys say

More D.C. campaigns allegedly got secret funding from Thompson



The Chicago Tribune

Chicago man ordered held without bail in killing of 5-year-old boy, mother

2009 emails cast doubts on alderman's version of ward office politicking

CPS sets Safe Passage routes


About the sentencings for the Jacksons

Jacksons' fate a question of time

Richmond guilty of witness harassment


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Obituary: Nathaniel Smith, 78, was a trailblazing black entrepreneur and leader

Mourners recall the joy and love Shetisha Sheeley brought to life

Tri-C's two-year nursing program retains accreditation, but has it lowered to warning status


Mayoral candidate Ken Lanci said he would fire police chief, safety director over November 29 police chase

Entrepreneurship 'camp' for college students leads to potential market-ready products


The Los Angeles Times

For homeless girls, an intro to engineering

Death of L.A. teen shatters family, community

California Legislature faces raft of bills on volatile issues


Brown seeking judge's help to prevent Bay Area transit strike

16 California schools flagged for possible cheating in state exams


USA Today


Fan throws banana at Adam Jones in AT&T Park

Rodeo clown draws criticism for Obama mask

States scramble to drive down Medicaid drug costs


Tenn. judge changes infant's name from 'Messiah'



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