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Today in Black America - January 26

POSTED: January 26, 2018, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Political activist and college professor Angela Davis is born on this date in 1944.

The New York Times

National


Trump Ordered Mueller Fired, but Backed Off When White House Counsel Threatened to Quit


Questions Arise About Trump’s Relationship With Kelly

Lawsuit on Trump Emoluments Violations Gains Traction in Court

Trump and Davos: Not Friends, but Not Quite Enemies Either

Trump Immigration Offer: Citizenship and Stern Tactics

Meehan, Accused of Misconduct, Won’t Seek Re-election

Trump Appointee Is Trying to Stifle Us, Labor Board Staff Says

North Carolina Prisons Drop Ban on ‘New Jim Crow’

In a Comically Drawn Pennsylvania District, the Voters Are Not Amused



Local


Stephanie Miner Rules Out Bid for Congress, but May Yet Challenge Cuomo

Judge Blasts City for Delays in Queens Police Abuse Case

In 5 Hours of Budget Hearing, Frustration With M.T.A.


Philly.com

Meehan will not seek reelection after sexual harassment furor


A billionaire, Ed Rendell, and a litigious judge: How power and influence shape Meek Mill saga

Jones: Meek Mill, Paul Manafort: How the criminal justice system treats black men differently


Philly GOP's black ward leaders: Why are our votes worth less?


The Detroit Free Press


Larry Nassar abuse: Lawmakers want to make sure it never happens again

Duggan, Weaver, Fouts among Michigan mayors going to White House


Police: Man in custody after shooting Detroit officer in the head


The Star-Ledger


Republican lawmaker says someone with a gun should protect N.J. churches

Lawmakers could give Murphy extra time for first budget

Newark residents not on board for proposed homeless veteran shelter | Carter

There's a new PSEG nuclear bailout, and it could cost you more


The Chicago Tribune


CTA determines path for proposed Red Line south extension to 130th Street

If Trump's citizenship question is on census, Illinois could lose a seat in Congress

Trump EPA pick for Chicago office wore false nose to help me beat driving test, daughter says

Chicago as seen on TV: The good, the bad and the 'Why is this show even set here?'



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


New Cleveland police de-escalation policy issued 14 days before fatal officer-involved shooting in University Circle

Ohio man accused of plotting murder-for-hire of girl, 11


State law hamstrings peace-keeping efforts in juvenile detention center, Cuyahoga County officials say

Report finds 'significant flaws' in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility


Senate to vote on new abortion restrictions to target Democrats like Ohio's Sherrod Brown

Ohioans could vote to rein in payday lenders -- again


The Los Angeles Times


2 former lawyers for ex-rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight are arrested on accessory charges

Protesters 'livid' that off-duty LAPD officer won't face prosecution in dispute with teens in Anaheim

Fewer high school students are applying for college aid under the California Dream Act


The Washington Post


Trump moved to fire Mueller in June, bringing White House counsel to brink of quitting

The Fix: These are probably the media reports that made Trump want to fire Mueller

President bristles under some rules imposed by orderly chief of staff

Federal judge appears receptive to emoluments lawsuit against Trump


White House proposes path to citizenship for ‘dreamers,’ $25 billion for wall


Rep. Patrick Meehan, under scrutiny for alleged inappropriate behavior with aide, will not seek reelection

GOP Senate candidate says feminists have ‘snake-filled heads,’ hopes daughters don’t become ‘she devils’

Russians got tens of thousands of Americans to RSVP on Facebook for phony political events

Trump administration readies draft executive order on Guantanamo Bay


Key questions remain even after release of video in Park Police killing of Bijan Ghaisar

Nearly 3 in 10 Marylanders would owe the state more in taxes after federal tax overhaul

Count of D.C.’s homeless population tries to assess city’s efforts


Some D.C. educators felt pressured to pass failing students, union survey finds

Advocate says lawmaker grew enraged, threw a chair during discussion on poverty


USA Today


Trump dismisses reports he tried to fire Robert Mueller, calls it 'fake news'

Report: The Guggenheim offered to send the White House a gold toilet










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