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Today in Black America - February 7

POSTED: February 07, 2014, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Ragtime pianist and composer Eubie Blake was born in Baltimore on this date in 1883.

The New York Times

Boehner Doubts Immigration Bill Will Pass in 2014

Democrats Aim for a 2014 More Like 2012 and 2008

Senate Fails to Pass Three-Month Extension of Jobless Aid

On Blog, an Ex-Christie Ally Showed Approach to Politics

As 2 Go Free, Brooklyn Conviction Challenges Keep Pouring In

De Blasio Appoints Chirlane McCray, His Wife, to Lead Nonprofit Group


The Christian Science Monitor


Immigration reform: Boehner says it's down to a matter of 'trust'

Obamacare: 'Job-killer' or freedom from 'job trap'?


No jail in 'affluenza' case: Does sentence lift chances of rehabilitation? (+video)



The Star Ledger

Defense offers final argument in Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's corruption trial


Trenton council pulls recreation department contracts from agenda

Former director of East Orange non-profit, twin brothers indicted on embezzlement charges

Newark mayor's race: Baraka, Jeffries hold dueling events at city supermarkets

Union County prosecutor investigating Elizabeth police officers for no-show jobs, sources say


Philly.com

FEMA disaster declared after 715,000 lose power

D.A., police commish ask witnesses to step up in abuse probe


In W. Phila., not much is revealed on plans for Wilson Elementary

City Council passes tougher demolition rules


Investigators have options for noncompliance in bridge probe



The Detroit Free Press

Rochelle Riley: Who will step up to inspire the Wright museum's salvation?


Students, businesses have fun in lead-up to Obama's Lansing visit


Michigan Supreme Court rules local laws can't ban medical marijuana


A message for Michigan educators: Never think a poor child can't learn

President Obama to meet with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Friday



The Chicago Tribune


CPS continues to ease disciplinary policy


UIC faculty union threatens 2-day strike


City lays out next steps in Open Data Plan


The Washington Post

Boehner cites GOP ‘doubt’ about Obama

Democrats call for investigation of IRS watchdog

Pennsylvania is still struggling with red ink

In the Loop: Holder is holding on

The 2014 ad wars are well underway

Charges: City judge steered contract and lied


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. city leaders unsatisfied with DWP's audit of nonprofits

Deasy provides fodder for both sides in lawsuit


Hardships persist for long-term unemployed


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Moody's says costs to airlines at Cleveland Hopkins could jump

Cleveland Police announce citizen's academy to begin later this month

Ed FitzGerald seeks pledge that Gov. John Kasich will not run for president in 2016



USA Today

Prosecutor: Shooter unconcerned after loud music fight


Race to enroll 'Young invincibles'


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Eleven UGA fraternity members charged with hazing


Student accused of raping classmate inside high school





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