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Today in Black America - April 28

POSTED: April 28, 2011, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

With Document, Obama Seeks to End ‘Birther’ Issue

A Certificate of Embarrassment


News Media’s Debunking Extended Theory’s Life

In a Mother’s Case, Reminders of Educational Inequalities


Foundations Join to Offer Online Courses for Schools

Most States Seen Raising Jobless Tax on Businesses


City Shelves a Plan to Legalize Hailing Livery Cabs



The Detroit Free Press


Rick Snyder: Let's fix Michigan schools

What they're saying about governor's education plan

Ex-assistant says Wayne County clerk fired him over gun permit questions

Police officer takes city up on offer, buys home in Detroit

Charges for Kilpatrick aide


The Christian Science Monitor

Ben Bernanke pulls back curtain on Federal Reserve in first-ever briefing

Obama releases birth certificate: Will that stop birthers?

At Supreme Court, another ruling in favor of corporations, critics say

Arab spring pushes Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah to reconcile


Why many Venezuelans scoff at Chávez's minimum wage hike


As Sierra Leone celebrates its 50th birthday, a look back


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Federal complaint filed over Gwinnett school shifts


Pre-k readies for cuts in classes, salaries

Attorney: Cop used excessive force in IHOP melee


The Baltimore Sun

Funeral marks 'extraordinary life'

Spurned slots developer challenges city casino plans


City Council begins review of medallion towing system

City library hours, youth jobs spared in panel's proposal

Randallstown High students head to national social studies competition


Chicago Tribune


Cardinal George suspends Pfleger


Parishioner to cardinal: 'Don't do this' to Pfleger

Emanuel team retreats on nonprofit tax comments

CPS approves consolidations of schools, but will not seek tax abatement


Proposed test would gauge kindergarten readiness



The Washington Post

Obama birth certificate unlikely to appease ‘birthers’

Obama:’We do not have time for this...silliness'


EPA proposes tighter pollution controls for wetlands, streams


Highly critical report on EPA’s Office of Civil Rights

Stalemate ahead for D.C. Council?

D.C. says school restrained students


The Los Angeles Times

City workers who nixed labor deal get 42 furlough days


Public hospital exec's $4-million retirement pay highlights 'supplemental' pensions


Spate of bills address Bell-like misuse of funds

L.A. County's needy residents urged to apply for food stamps


Independent panel to review troubled construction program at L.A. Community College District



USA Today

Civility problems cause uproar on college campuses


High-schoolers who work less likely to finish college


Community college rankings inadequate, critics say





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