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Today in Black America - December 24

POSTED: December 24, 2014, 9:00 am

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Today in Black History: The United Nations voted to make Libya an independent state in 1951.

The New York Times

Inquiry Into I.R.S. Lapses Shows No Links to White House

Rep. Michael Grimm Pleads Guilty but Says He Won’t Resign

So Far, 6.4 Million Obtain Health Care Coverage for 2015 in Federal Marketplace

Ceding to Florida, New York Falls to No. 4 in Population

After Shootings, Police Union Chief Deepens Rift With de Blasio


De Blasio Confronts a Crisis Over the Police and Race With a Practiced Calm

New York City Will Provide Free Space for a Dozen Charter Schools


The Christian Science Monitor

Why protesters are ignoring New York mayor's plea for a pause (+video)


GDP at best pace in 11 years: How good is US economy getting? (+video)


Grimm situation: Will Boehner force out Staten Island rep? (+video)

If cyberwar erupts, America's electric grid is a prime target



The Star Ledger


Official calls racist emails 'egregious lapse of judgement,' gets 90-day suspension

New Jersey gains almost 27,000 residents as Virginia closes population gap


N.J. Supreme Court bans judges from speaking with jurors after verdict

Longtime Irvington councilor, Essex freeholder recalled as dedicated, influential public servant



Philly.com

Ex-NAACP prez in hot water again


U. of Sciences pres. steps down

Helen F. Giles-Gee leaves post as president of the University of the Sciences


The Washington Post

Economic vigor raises hopes that a boom is coming


12 of the most memorable political sketches of 2014


House GOP leader, in his final report on IRS targeting scandal, claims tax agency tolerates ‘culture of bias’


Wilson High School principal leaves school immediately

Census: D.C. keeps growing, albeit at slower pace


The Los Angeles Times


Sony's decision to release 'Interview' is no tidy solution


Obama's approval ratings climb as economy improves


LAPD investigates Michael Brown parody at retired cop's party



The Detroit Free Press


Why was all-A Grosse Pointe teen killed on Detroit street?


4 sentenced in triple slaying, burning in Detroit


Freed from prison, but they're still paying the price



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland NAACP condemns call to halt protests until slain New York officers are buried

Family of Tamir Rice denounces violence against police


United Way agency gives at-risk students a chance to achieve: Good News Giving


USA Today

Police release video of Mo. officer shooting of armed man


NYC protesters defy mayor's call for moratorium









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