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June 18, 2026

In 1972 baseball star Curt Flood lost his case against Major League Baseball's reserve clause but opened the door for today's mega-salaries.

Today in Black America - June 18

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The Washington Post

U.S. and Iran sign initial deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz

Read the terms of the Iran deal

Belief that anyone can achieve the American Dream is fading, poll finds


The New York Times

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal

Trump’s Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P.


New Super PAC Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit A.I.


The Associated Press

Oklahoma pastor who was backed by Trump exits GOP House runoff after reports of inappropriate texts
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Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies


Mamdani tests his political clout in New York’s primary as he looks to reshape the Democratic Party


NJ.com


N.J. corrections officers drove police discipline numbers in 2025, report shows

Dozens of N.J. school districts faced layoffs this year. Lawmakers say they have a fix.

These 8 N.J. colleges are in serious financial trouble, new report warns


The Los Angeles Times


Bill to limit prison off-ramp for the mentally ill could soon head to Newsom

Controversial billionaire tax proposal declared eligible for the November ballot

L.A. City Council agrees to put noncitizen voting, police oversight measures on Nov. 3 ballot


USA Today


Families in fear amid Trump’s push to revoke birthright citizenship


Paxton challenges Talarico to a Texas meat-off | Opinion

Republicans in Congress keep bucking Trump. See who voted against him.



The Chicago Sun-Times


Opening Day for the Obamas, as Democratic elites gather for historic presidential center opening

Here's a photo tour inside the Obama Presidential Center


Opinion: Harold Washington fought for voting rights. Here we go again



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

With redistricting shelved, Georgia lawmakers focus on a vote-counting mess

Bottoms looks to put healthcare access at center of governor’s race

Democrats warn Georgia redistricting fight is far from over







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