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Today in Black America - September 9

POSTED: September 09, 2013, 12:00 am

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Today in Black History: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is founded in 1915 by noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

The New York Times


Obama Tests Limits of Power in Syrian Conflict

Obama’s Battle for Syria Votes, Taut and Uphill

White House Adds Arab Support as It and Assad Use TV to Press Their Cases

In a More Diverse City, a More Diverse Slate of Mayoral Candidates

President of N.A.A.C.P. to Step Down


Desegregation and the Public Schools

Two Candidates for Brooklyn Prosecutor, Two Cases That Divided City


Democratic Candidates Urge Supporters to Push Voters to the Polls



The Christian Science Monitor


5 lessons of the Great Recession


107-year-old man killed in gun battle with SWAT team (+video)

As Arizona woman exits prison pending retrial, questions about confessions

Montana judge behind lenient rape sentence sparks new outrage (+video)


The Star Ledger

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack says he will veto 'Safe Passage' ordinance


Report: N.J. school will deny students meals if they have no money


From guns to gay marriage, N.J. Supreme Court could hear trove of major cases

'Scandal' actress Kerry Washington endorses Buono for governor


Statewide fugitive surrender program to be held in Jersey City; info session Sept. 16


The Detroit Free Press


Michigan delegation divided on U.S.-led response to Syrian situation


Number of women in Michigan Legislature at 20-year low


Nearly $1 billion in bonuses paid from ailing Detroit pension fund


The truth about Detroit: Rush Limbaugh's top Detroit distortions


Philly.com


School opens, bringing a grim, new reality

New Camden superintendent optimistic about challenge

Poverty hitting 50-year highs in N.J.


The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel to pick outspoken ex-alderman for Metra board

Court allows appeal of murder conviction to advance


CPS to count enrollment this year on 10th day, not 20th

City sues 2 businessmen over bogus minority subcontracts

City set to pay nearly $2 million for firefighter lawsuit


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Delays in sentencing Kelley, Pumper and other County Corruption defendants troubles lawyers

Oberlin's law on firearms in parks makes city a target for gun litigation

Petition for Medicaid expansion could pack clout, prompt legislators to act

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's big ideas, Part 5: LED lights, no-bid contract


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Atlanta Catholic church calls for immigration overhaul



The Los Angeles Times


Deasy: speedy revamp of student tests 'troubling'

Long-term inmates — and prison culture — move into county jails

Lawmakers to weigh about 400 bills in session's last week


Legislature stepping away from drug war



USA Today

Assad gives Charlie Rose an interview in Damascus


Kerry to Assad: Turn over chemical weapons to prevent strikes










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