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Today in Black America - June 30

POSTED: June 30, 2015, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Mrs. Alberta Williams King, the mother of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was murdered in 1974 while at the organ at Ebenezer Baptist Church
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The New York Times

Editorial: A Divided Court on Three Big Rulings

U.S. Chamber Is Working in Support of Global Tobacco

Charleston Church Mourns One More Beloved Victim

Obama Makes More Americans Eligible for Overtime

Supreme Court to Weigh Race in College Admissions

Supreme Court Allows Use of Execution Drug


Supreme Court Blocks Obama’s Limits on Power Plants


After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Southern States Fall in Line


Supreme Court Rebuffs Lawmakers Over Independent Redistricting Panel

Colorado Court Rules Use of Public Funds for Private Schools Is Unconstitutional


No Evidence of Hate Crimes in Fires at Black Churches


New York City Board Votes to Freeze Regulated Rents on One-Year Leases

Police Department to Redefine Chokehold to Match City Council Bill

De Blasio Appoints New Head of Economic Development Corporation



The Christian Science Monitor

Why police don't pull guns in many countries


What do same-sex opponents do now? New plans start to bubble (+video)


THE MONITOR'S VIEW Of kings, lawmakers, and 'we the people'


The Washington Post


In battle over flag, a Thurmond of the next generation pursues a new legacy

His star dimmed, Christie leans on truth-teller persona as he readies bid

Justices rule 5-4 that independent panels can draw election district lines

Chris Christie is being taken seriously by the mainstream media

Supreme Court to consider University of Texas race-conscious admissions

Net neutrality rules off to a smooth start; FCC sets sights on broadband privacy

School employee arrested over alleged sexual abuse of young girl in 2004

Man sues District for $30 million for wrongful 1982 murder conviction


The Star Ledger

Christie announces change to N.J. gun policy on eve of 2016 kickoff

State mum on potential payouts for departing Newark school chief


The strange history between Christie and Livingston's superintendent


Teachers, environmentalists to protest outside Christie's 2016 announcement

N.J.'s Cory Booker endorses Hillary Clinton for president this time around


Philly.com

Partial Pa. government shutdown appears likely

Hundreds lobby Harrisburg for school funds


School less than thrilled to host Christie's launch

Lawyer: Dad shoved by SEPTA cop paid fare

One Step Away: Affordable housing is the first step



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


East Cleveland likely to try Cleveland police supervisors in connection with 2012 police chase, fatal shootings


Ohio abortion rights advocate says block on Texas regulations offers hope


KKK group plans rally for Confederate flag in South Carolina

Teenage suspect in Cleveland slaying arrested after short police chase

Parents sentenced to 10 years for daughter's death from untreated infection


The Chicago Tribune

Police agency recommends firing local cop for first time in history

Teacher evaluations return as sticking point in contract talks

No fixes in sight for state budget, CPS pension payment



The Los Angeles Times


Christian activist decries 'evil' gay marriage with a honey-smooth voice

Often starved for attention, Republicans leap into debate over road repairs


UC Berkeley sued for allegedly failing to properly respond to sexual assault complaints

D.A. creates unit to review claims of innocence


One homeless voice is heard at LAPD meeting on crackdown



The Detroit Free Press

DPD scout car in deadly pursuit had no working dash cam

EAA fails to spend $11.5M grant to reward top teachers


Detroit police chief: We are battling urban terrorism

Mom protests $77,719 fee for school records on son


USA Today


Chris Christie facing uphill climb as he launches White House bid

Glenn Ford, exonerated death row inmate, dies

Pew study: Teen employment rate falling







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