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Civil rights pioneer Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was born on this date in 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Today in Black America - April 27

POSTED: April 27, 2015, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: Human rights activist and author Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on this date in 1927 in Heiberger, Alabama.

The New York Times


Blow: ‘Lynch Mob’: Misuse of Language

New Amendments Imperil Measure on Iran in Congress

Republican Contenders Reach Out to Sheldon Adelson, Palms Up


Bill Clinton Ends Role With Chain of For-Profit Colleges

Clinton Charities Review Tax Returns Amid Scrutiny of Foreign Grants


As Attorney General, Loretta Lynch Plans Striking New Tone for the Justice Dept.

Opposition Grows as Home for Troubled Youths Comes to Quiet Queens Block



The Christian Science Monitor

Freddie gray protests show how much America has already changed

Drone strikes renew scrutiny on how US targets lethal force (+video)

Can South Africa rein in its deep-rooted xenophobia? (+video)


The Detroit Free Press

Michigan car insurance is the priciest in the U.S.


Pay equity, domestic violence among new bills in Lansing

Religious freedom up for debate in Senate committee



The Washington Post

Clinton Foundation acknowledges ‘mistakes,’ emphasizes transparency

GOP 2016 contenders denounce Iranian nuclear framework deal


As S.C. Democrats wait on Hillary Clinton, likely foes plant seeds


Can Hollywood help Martin O’Malley take on Hillary Clinton?


The Democrats’ white-voter problem — in 2 maps


Police don’t need to give unattended children to CPS if no neglect suspected

Maryland bill would require extra training for school counselors

Walter Fauntroy’s long absence hasn’t shaken his wife’s faith that he’ll return

As Baltimore mayor, critics say, O’Malley’s police tactics sowed distrust



The Los Angeles Times

New California Supreme Court surprises analysts early on


Public, private sector wage gap heavily favors many L.A. city workers


The Chicago Tribune

City shootings leave 1 dead, 8 wounded

Corinthian Colleges to end operations, close remaining schools

Emanuel names Claypool to 3rd stint as mayoral chief of staff

Rauner takes budget ax to health care for the poor


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Peace between Cleveland schools and teachers over? Union shoots for 1,500-member protest at school board Tuesday

Cuyahoga County prosecutor reacts to denial of request to acquit Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo

University of Akron students invent device to detect marijuana in drivers


Philly.com

Assault in the wounds? Hospital trip ends in arrests

Festival hopes to spark an interest in STEM pursuits

N.J. still caught in foreclosure nightmare


Family: Slain Camden football star saved friend



USA Today


ISIL's sophisticated recruiting campaign poses persistent threat in U.S.


Pastor: 'Someone has to pay' for Freddie Gray's death
















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