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Today in Black America - May 9

POSTED: May 09, 2013, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: Abolitionist John Brown was born in 1800, and would later in life lead a daring raid on the U.S. arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.


The New York Times

Editorial: Banks Still Behaving Badly

For First Time on Record, Black Voting Rate Outpaced Rate for Whites in 2012


Economists See Deficit Emphasis as Impeding Recovery

Critic of Immigration Proposal Cited Lower I.Q. of Immigrants in Dissertation


An Effort to Thwart Sale of Papers to the Kochs

Family of Slain Candidate Seeks Federal Inquiry

For Officials on Tape, Legislator’s Invitation Was Ruse


City Council Approves Bill Mandating Sick-Day Pay


Reports of Cheating at Barnard College Cause a Stir


The Christian Science Monitor

Defense secretary worries sexual assault in military nearing a tipping point

New report reveals stunning disparities in health-care costs

Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want


Despite new director, FAMU Marching 100 struggles to shed hazing legacy



The Star Ledger

Independent audit will look into $150K vacation payout to Union County executive director

Law firm hired to probe Rutgers basketball scandal quietly resigns over conflict


State Department of Education investigators visit Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack appeals Civil Service ruling ordering his confidant fired



The Detroit Free Press

Auditor cites Detroit Fire Department for drug policy violations

State hospitals' charges for procedures vary widely


2 Dems say they'd step aside if Schauer runs for governor


The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel's approval slips, particularly among blacks

Mom of slain teen: 'This was a senseless act of selfishness'

Foreclosure auctions rise in Cook County

Charter school advocates call for fair funding at Loop rally


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

New prostate cancer test first studied at Cleveland Clinic helps predict cancer risk

Cleveland school district and teachers union reach agreement on Cleveland Plan details

Gov. John Kasich urges heightened awareness of mental illness issues to show need to expand Medicaid

Cleveland will investigate 9-1-1 call from Amanda Berry


The Los Angeles Times

Factory fire renews outcry in Bangladesh


In hospital-safety ranking, California comes in 11th

GOP squabble over immigration bill is getting intense

Former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado calls Brown's prison policy a 'shell game'



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta City Councilwoman arrested for driving under the influence


USA Today

Facebook pulls page that denigrates female Marines



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