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Today in Black America - July 10

POSTED: July 10, 2014, 11:00 am

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Today in Black History: Educator and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College, was born in 1875.

The New York Times


Obama Presses Perry to Rally Support for Border Funds

Op-docs: ‘A Threat to Internet Freedom’


N.S.A. Spied on 5 American Muslims, a Report Says

10-Year Term on Graft Charges for C. Ray Nagin, Former Mayor of New Orleans

Campaign Atmosphere Amid Detroit Vote on Debt Plan

Race Is On to Profit From Rise of Urgent Care


U.S. Naming a Monitor for the Police in Newark



The Christian Science Monitor

Obama drug strategy aims to change how Americans see drug abuse

Videotaped beating of woman in L.A.: Is it Rodney King all over again? (+video)

Marijuana: Brooklyn DA and New York police at odds on minor crimes (+video)



The Star Ledger


Christie's N.J. budget delays property tax rebate again, angering seniors


VIDEO: Mayoral candidate's son to file police brutality suit


Teens charged in Teaneck prank want to see evidence before deciding on plea deal, report says

Chris Christie helps RGA raise record amounts, group says


Philly.com

How big tobacco derailed cig-tax bill

Media couple fight for background checks on gun sales

Protesters: 'We want answers' about fire

Study: Homeownership tumbles in Philly


Departing pastor leaves legacy of quiet activism in Camden



The Detroit Free Press


Clergy members among those arrested at Detroit water shutoff protest


City Council wants developers to deliver jobs they promise for Detroiters

Broom-wielding Detroit teacher too traumatized to work, attorney says

Thomas Hearns joins effort to fight Detroit blight


The Washington Post


Death toll in Gaza doubles to 80 as Israeli airstrikes enter a third day

Pelosi: 'Opportunity cost' was too high to impeach Bush

The precipitous decline of state political coverage

From voting battles to coal ash spills, what’s up with North Carolina?

“Hard Choices” sales continue to slide, but apparently not to Dinesh D’Souza levels

Thousands gather for funeral of Pr. George’s exec



The Chicago Tribune

State panel will meet next week to consider postponing inquiry into Quinn anti-violence program

College-bound teen slain Tuesday overcame 'number of challenges'

Dan Ryan victim mourned slain friend weeks earlier: 'Put the guns down'

2 get 100 years in murder of 9-year-old girl

Chicago ward remap challenge loses appeal


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


More college students not returning for second year, report says


Bad grades won't block new Cleveland 9th graders from sports or clubs with a "Freshman Fresh Start"

Prosecutors blast convicted Richmond Heights schools superintendent's chance at early release

Universities are failing to protect students against sexual assaults, according to national survey



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. pushes back in fight over DWP nonprofits

Dodgers ordered to pay beaten fan $14 million: 'It's finally over'


South Bay schools chief faces firing, repayment of money


Filmmaking helps heal wounds for troubled youths


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Doctor: Former APS superintendent Beverly Hall unable to stand trial

City closer to selling Underground Atlanta?


USA Today

Todd Akin retreats from 'legitimate rape' apology


Parents turn in son, grandson for robberies





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