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Today in Black America - August 14

POSTED: August 14, 2024, 7:00 am

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The New York Times


Ilhan Omar, a Vocal Critic of Israel and ‘Squad’ Member, Wins Her Primary

Recent voter registration data offers a hint of enthusiasm for Democrats.

Here’s what to know about next week’s Democratic National Convention.


USA Today


'Appalled': Veterans' letter slams Trump attacks on Walz's service

Ilhan Omar wins closely watched primary after losses for the progressive 'Squad'

Is there a COVID surge? Many US states report 'very high' levels: CDC


The Washington Post

Former Houston mayor to replace late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on ballot

Walz defends military record in first solo campaign speech

Democrats invite public to off-site ‘DemPalooza’ convention events in Chicago


The Associated Press


Americans give Harris an advantage over Trump on honesty and discipline, an AP-NORC poll finds

Arizona and Missouri will join 5 other states with abortion on the ballot. Who are the others?

Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, US Senate race set with Hovde’s primary win


NJ.com


Driver of stolen SUV shot, critically hurt by Newark police, AG says

Man jailed for killing N.J. cop in 1994 granted parole on first try

N.J. woman was holding a water bottle, not a knife, when cops killed her, family says



The Los Angeles Times


Human Rights Watch slams L.A. and state for criminalizing homelessness


Poll: Harris and Walz build huge lead among likely California voters

Column: What Trump’s crowd obsession says about him — and the race for the White House


The Chicago Sun-Times


DNC protesters vow to appeal after federal judge sides with City Hall on parade path

Supt. Larry Snelling’s tough talk comes amid concerns over how officers will manage protests

Snelling couldn’t say how exactly protesters will be treated if they diverge from an approved route


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Trump makes timeworn promise to abolish the federal Education Department


Presented with rise in border crossings, Harris chose a long-term approach to the problem

Suspect in ‘horrific’ attack prayed then beat homeless Ga. man to death, police say

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