Today in Black America will not post on Labor Day, Monday September 1.
Today in Black History: Jazz saxophonist and bebop stylist Charlie "Bird" Parker was born in Kansas City, Kansas in 1920, becoming a trend setter in the industry.
The New York Times
U.S. Identifies Citizens Joining Rebels in Syria, Including ISIS
As Blackwater Trial Closes, Focus on Period Before Chaos
Hillary Clinton Praises Obama on Ferguson Response and Echoes Call for Inquiry
Pennsylvania to Purchase Private Care for Its Poor
The Word on Obamacare: It’s Shrinking as a Political Issue
Editorial: A Child’s Visit to the Gun Range
Critics Question High Ratings on New York State Teacher Evaluations Amid Poor Test Scores
Law Boosts Oversight of Use of Solitary Confinement at Rikers Island
No Pension Until Miguel Martinez, an Ex-New York Councilman, Pays Back Stolen Funds
The Christian Science Monitor
Could 9-year-old's Uzi accident prompt more limits on kids? (+video)
Implausible win: Workers hail return of Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas (+video)
US economy grew 4.2 percent in Q2, but weaknesses remain (+video)
Is Obama dragging Democratic Party down?
The Star Ledger
Chris Christie says he'll vote no on N.J. open space ballot question
Bergen freeholder asks attorney general to investigate political donations to county executive
Bergen County Freeholder calls for guidelines on armored vehicles
Christie bridge scandal panel subpoenas texts between Christie and aide
Newark mayor taps Rutgers alum to lead Brick City Development Corp.
Newark woman who died in car earned low pay, but often gave money to help others
Philly.com
Who is Fattah's million dollar man?
Judge issues mixed order in Fattah Jr.'s lawsuit against feds
Camden's Ferguson rally sparks dissent
Feds OK Corbett's Pa. Medicaid proposal
The Detroit Free Press
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's son buys Rosa Parks archive
Muslim conference coming to Detroit this weekend stirs controversy
Detroit water department questioned for contracts, avoiding council scrutiny
Detroit secures $275 million in bankruptcy exit financing
Department of Community Health Director Haveman to step down
The Washington Post
For Landrieu, residency questions in Louisiana
Ariz. Medicaid expansion back in court
Son of Warren Buffett buys Rosa Parks archive
Is Ben Carson running for a bigger bully pulpit?
Study: Citizens United helped elect more Republicans
Edward W. Norton, lawyer and government official, dies
A casino isn’t likely to make a better Baltimore
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
In walking away from FitzGerald campaign, Ohio Dems risk bigger losses: Brent Larkin
Steubenville rape case: Ma'Lik Richmond returns to football field and hears cheers (slideshow)
Cleveland Cavaliers partner with the University of Toledo - which is using sports teams in Cleveland and Detroit to attract students
Photo shows Cleveland cop holding beer bong for Cleveland Browns fan
The Chicago Tribune
3 wounded in city shootings
Notre Dame suspends 5th player as part of academic fraud probe
State announces $10 million for CPS' Safe Passage program
Emanuel allies send loyalty scorecard to aldermanic challengers
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mother, girlfriend arrested in death of 4-year-old girl
Former VA secretary gets prison time for stealing $80K
Proposed charter school wins commission approval
The Los Angeles Times
LAPD releases names of officers who shot mentally ill South L.A. man
Ex-LAUSD official: "I have nothing to hide" on iPad bids
LAPD details how Shaw became part of incident report
Gov. Brown bids farewell to outgoing Senate, Assembly leaders
USA Today
Minneapolis friends join terror groups
2 California counties ask to form separate state
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