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Today in Black America - January 12

POSTED: January 12, 2016, 6:00 am

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Today in Black History: James Farmer, civil rights activist, and founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), was born on this date in 1920
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The New York Times

National

Hillary Clinton Races to Close Enthusiasm Gap With Bernie Sanders in Iowa

Chris Christie Makes Steady Rightward Shift on Guns

President Obama to Focus on American Potential in 2016

Is America Headed in the Right Direction?

Julian Castro Warns Latinos Would Suffer if G.O.P. Abandons Health Law

Supreme Court Case on Public Sector Union Fees Rouses Political Suspicions

As U.S. Modernizes Nuclear Weapons, ‘Smaller’ Leaves Some Uneasy


‘Sickout’ by Detroit Teachers Closes Most Public Schools

Father of Koch Brothers Helped Build Nazi Oil Refinery, Book Says

Trial of 2nd Baltimore Officer in Freddie Gray Case Is Delayed



Local

Three Teenagers Are Charged in Brooklyn Rape Case


De Blasio to Announce New System Dedicated to Addressing Gun Crime in New York City

New York City’s High School Graduation Rate Tops 70%

Cuomo Won’t Face Federal Charges Over Moreland Ethics Panel


The Christian Science Monitor


Why this California teacher took her union to the US Supreme Court


Republicans' dark style: Is the Reagan era over?


Students stay away as classes resume at Kenya's Garissa University


As India considers net neutrality, Facebook mounts a lobbying campaign


The Star Ledger


Sweeney pushes state takeover of struggling Atlantic City


N.J. nonprofit hospital 'tax' wins final legislative approval

N.J. lawmakers OK patient quotas for nursing home aides


Christie vetoes child welfare worker safety bill prompted by stabbing

3 flubs in a single interview, Christie's bad weekend explained (VIDEOS)

WATCH: Christie defends LePage over controversial racial remarks


Philly.com


Lenfest donates Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com

Senate finally approves Philly judge


Ramsey lands gig in Wilmington


Cosby's lawyers slam Montco DA

Classes cramped, teachers burned out

Kane seeks reinstatement of law license

Montco commissioner joins race for AG


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland waste collection workers blow through overtime budget

Ohio Republican Party is fined for failing to disclose financial transactions

Ohio concealed-carry licenses will soon be invalid in Virginia

Cleveland hotels prepare for the possibility of squatters during Republican National Convention

Cleveland State, Ohio State and Oberlin College being investigated for possibly violating laws prohibiting sexual discrimination


The Detroit Free Press

Should Flint residents pay for lead-poisoned water?


Group wants to oust Garden City mayor, repeal ordinance

Detroit police to watch gas stations in real time


DPS teachers at rally: Sick-outs a demand to be heard


The Chicago Sun-Times


Activists call for state law to keep police misconduct files from being destroyed

Brown: Federal panel blasts judge’s legal moves in suit over private business deal

As Emanuel fights for political life, aldermen show independence


The Washington Post

Obama’s last State of the Union will try to counter electorate’s anger


Why Obama's State of the Union speech is really about his legacy


Obama’s 2015 State of the Union proposals: What flopped and what succeeded


Supreme Court majority is critical of compelled public employee union fees

Rubio ‘absolutely’ stands by 2004 Florida proposal to give in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants

This teacher is running for office, and his former student is running the campaign

‘Just as I’m gripped by despair, a glimpse of the old B. shines through’


Family of Metro Yellow Line victim Carol Glover marks a grim milestone

Maryland panel recommends major changes to police practices

Poll finds Vincent Gray leading hypothetical D.C. Council race

With jabs from mayor, a new political feud takes shape in the District

Maryland launches search for state schools superintendent



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Police Chief Beck backs charges against officer who fatally shot Venice homeless man

Michelle King is named superintendent for LAUSD

Who is new L.A. Unified Supt. Michelle King?

Poll shows majority in West opposes giving states control over federal land


USA Today

'Lower for longer:' Oil prices crater to 2003 levels

The state of the State of the Union address: Is it broken?

Michigan gov. creates panel for long-term Flint response













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