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Today in Black America - December 1

POSTED: December 01, 2016, 6:00 am

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Today in Black History: In 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to sit in the back of a Montgomery, Alabama bus, sparking a boycott that changed history.

The New York Times

National

Ethics Office Says It Advised Trump to Divest His Holdings

Midwest Job Woes Go Beyond One Plant

Trump Team’s Tax Promises Will Be Hard to Achieve

EDITORIAL: North Carolina’s Sore Loser

U.S. Will Ban Smoking in Public Housing Nationwide

Charlotte Officer ‘Justified’ in Fatal Shooting of Keith Scott

Democrats See Medicare as Winning Wedge Issue


Recount Bids in 3 States Seem the Longest of Long Shots


Local


Preet Bharara Says He Will Stay On as U.S. Attorney Under Trump

Chris Christie Fights Naming of Special Prosecutor in Lane-Closing Complaint

Democrats Claim to Win Senate Seat on Long Island, but G.O.P. Disagrees

Mayor de Blasio’s Trips by Police Helicopter Rise Sharply, Records Show


Police Co-Pilot for Mayor de Blasio Fatally Shot Unarmed Driver in 2012


The Christian Science Monitor


On eve of Trump presidency, Supreme Court takes up key immigration case

Tom Price and the Republican vision for replacing Obamacare

In Pelosi, Democrats opt for steady hand over insurgency


How San Quentin prisoners prep for life on the outside


Philly.com


Judge orders Penn State to pay McQueary another $5 million

Montco judge rejects presidential-vote recount request

Dissatisfied with contract proposal, Philly principals choose new union chief

On World AIDS Day, reflections on the Philadelphia epidemic


The Star-Ledger


Christie signs bill letting armed, retired cops provide security in N.J. schools

Former N.J. high school basketball standout dies after shooting

Senseless stabbing deaths of young siblings test community's faith

TCNJ students want to remove segregationist's name from hall

N.J. relaxes rule barring convicted drug users from getting welfare

N.J. wins $17.5M grant to continue adding pre-K seats


The Detroit Free Press


Paul Ryan: Aid to address lead in Flint water on track

Michigan Senate panel votes to close school pensions to new members


Detroit's 36th District Court offers holiday layaway to clear old fines

Wayne County tax bills spike after voters OK school tax


The Chicago Tribune


CTU's Lewis blasts Trump's education secretary pick: 'She's a nightmare'

Todd Ricketts, Cubs co-owner, picked to serve as deputy commerce secretary


More Americans, Illinoisans enrolling in Obamacare, despite uncertainty


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Self-driving truck hits the road in Ohio, State investing $15 million in autonomous vehicle corridor

Tamir Rice estate's multi-million dollar settlement approved by probate court


Residents in Cleveland eastern suburbs experience water discoloration

Cleveland Council assails city officials for banning buses from Public Square: Here are council's best questions


Ohio EPA supervisor fired after Sebring lead crisis is rehired, reassigned to non-managerial job


The Washington Post


Charlotte police officer who fatally shot Keith Scott ‘acted lawfully,’ won’t be charged

Trump’s economic team touts tax cuts, trade and Carrier-style talks


Trump says he’ll leave businesses ‘in total’ but provides few details


President-elect’s picks would form the richest administration in modern American history

Supreme Court considers whether those facing deportation can be held indefinitely

Over 2,000 scientists urge Trump to respect ‘scientific integrity and independence’

The Justice Department just unveiled new prison reforms. But the Trump administration might scrap them.

Voting rights advocates brace for ‘biggest fight of our lifetime’ during Trump administration


Bharara, key Wall Street prosecutor, will remain Manhattan U.S. attorney under Trump

‘It’s unprecedented in our history’: Trump’s election inspired millions in nonprofit donations

D.C. Council’s Cheh plans ‘public’ hearing on possible political retaliation — but wants it closed to public

Mayor Bowser wants to tighten requirements for homeless seeking shelter


The Los Angeles Times


California backers of legalized marijuana fear possible battle with attorney general pick Jeff Sessions

UC won't assist federal agents in immigration actions against students


USA Today

Mnuchin outlines 'largest tax change since Reagan'

For the Record: America has spoken — let's not have a president





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