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Today in Black America - February 10

POSTED: February 10, 2014, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: Opera star Leontyne Price is born in Laurel, Mississippi on this date in 1927.

The New York Times

Lawmakers Press N.F.L. on Name Change for Washington Redskins


Fight Over Minimum Wage Illustrates Web of Industry Ties


Industry and Congress Await the F.C.C. Chairman’s Next Moves on Internet Rules

One Month After Toxic Spill, West Virginians Face ‘Crisis of Confidence’

Cuomo’s Tax Overhaul Plan Distresses Some Who See a Windfall for Banks

Star-Ledger Editor Calls Endorsement of Christie ‘Regrettable’

In Inquiry, It’s Christie Against Prosecutor


The Christian Science Monitor

How religion in the US today tracks closely with geography

Same-sex marriage: New protections show how Obama’s position 'evolved'


Rand Paul warns Texas Republicans, 'Your state could turn blue'



The Star Ledger

Chris Christie endorsement is regrettable: Moran

Newark police to be monitored by federal watchdog, sources say

Convicted Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, a comeback specialist, falls short


Newark housing authority won't move tenants who fought for their homes

Newark watershed takes conflict with city to court


The Detroit Free Press


Supporters ask Michigan voters to OK minimum wage of $9.50

Police to discuss death of man held by security guards at Northland Mall

Brian Dickerson: Fewer prisons — and yet, less crime

Detroit officer cleared in shooting death of woman celebrating birthday

Rochelle Riley: Boarding schools for Detroit? Why not?


Philly.com

Former Temple players plan documentary on Coach Chaney

Schools consider universal enrollment

A kinder, gentler Corbett?

Andrews' reasons for leaving fail to sway watchdogs


The Washington Post

HealthCare.gov firm has had a series of stumbles


D.C. mayor’s ‘tough love’ for the poor is picked apart amid homeless crisis

What we talk about when we talk about Christie

How New Jersey’s largest paper ‘blew this one’ by endorsing Chris Christie

Unions, trade groups fear possible new IRS rules

Construction firms pledge to hire 100,000 veterans

Gansler opens campaign office in Prince George’s County


Of Gray’s rivals, Bowser seems to be the candidate to beat



The Chicago Tribune


Trial to begin for ex-cop accused of brutal murder plot

Emanuel rakes in cash from developers


CPS wants to ease discipline policy at charters



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland will get new safety director, chief of police Monday


Judge grants Westlake preliminary injunction, blocks Cleveland from imposing additional fees on Westlake water customers

In governor's race, Kasich and FitzGerald teams continue to trade barbs over 4-year pledge


Smoking habit in younger women linked to increased risk of most common type of breast cancer



The Los Angeles Times


LAFD launches overhaul of procedures for handling 911 calls

Lieu wins strong support from party activists in bid to replace Waxman

White students get better teachers in L.A., researcher testifies


Jerry Brown seeks to shore up unemployment insurance program



USA Today

Higher costs 'villain' backfires on AOL CEO

Colo. police: Student who set himself on fire dies

Chaotic U.S. military sex-Abuse record revealed





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