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Today in Black America - August 3

POSTED: August 03, 2015, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: The U.S. Senate overrode President Ronald Reagan’s veto of legislation imposing economic sanctions against South Africa in 1986.

The New York Times

National

Probation May Sound Light, but Punishment Can Land Hard

Editorial: G.O.P. Candidates and Mass Shootings

Maryland Police Chief’s Firing Exposes a Racial Rift

Jeb Bush’s Camp Sees an Upside to Donald Trump’s Surge in the G.O.P.


Hillary Clinton Campaign Weighs Implications of Potential Joe Biden Challenge

Obama Policy Could Force Robust Climate Discussion From 2016 Candidates

Donald Trump Campaign Fires Adviser Linked to Racially Charged Facebook Posts

Martin O’Malley Calls for Criminal Justice Overhaul Amid Racial Tensions



Local

New York City Starts Moving Tenants From ‘Three-Quarter’ Homes, but Others Are Left Behind


9 Injured in Shooting in Brooklyn


New Jersey Transit Expects Big Bills for Offering Alternatives During Delays



Philly.com


Case against Rep. Fattah was built over several years

Construction jobs on the upswing


50 years ago today, MLK demanded 'Freedom Now' in Philly. You'll never believe what happened next


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Here's what Trump, Kasich, Bush and 14 more must accomplish in the Fox News debate

Ferguson, a year later: States pass 40 new measures, but activists want more

Organizer disappointed, saddened by shooting at Cleveland Latino Festival


Diverse faith groups in Kent march against racism Sunday


The Detroit Free Press


Macomb jurors to be paid in cash on day of jury duty

Black women: Heart disease your No. 1 killer, says cardiologist

New health clinic brings app-style access to downtown

Judge Keith outraged by incomplete housing discrimination case


The Chicago Tribune


15 wounded, including 2 children, in shootings citywide


House Ethics Committee says Rep. Davis broke no rules in Azerbaijan trip

Hastert dumps last $10,000 from PAC into legal defense fund


The Los Angeles Times

Rise in college food banks linked to the economy and campus demographics

After 2 die at rave of apparent drug overdoses, supervisors demand investigation

Inglewood files suit over disparaging videos of City Council meetings

L.A. Unified begins search for next long-term superintendent



The Washington Post

Sen. Graham moved up in Air Force Reserve ranks despite light duties


The nine newsiest moments from the Koch summer retreat

Charles Koch invokes fight for civil rights as model for political activism


Ted Cruz looking to build Southern ‘firewall’


Bernie Sanders finds his #BlackLivesMatter message


Rubio, ‘deeply’ concerned about racial profiling, does not see a congressional solution


As cloud of corruption passes in D.C., regular dysfunction back in spotlight


Gov. Hogan’s changes for Maryland come with an in-your-face attitude


USA Today


Everson to file complaint over first GOP debate

2016 candidates undermine the political hometown


Obama's day: Climate change, Africa, ambassadors



The Christian Science Monitor


Can churches lead on racial harmony?


Do Americans have the stomach for Obama climate change plan?

With Confederate flags at MLK church, fight for national identity persists


Get out of jail free: US cities eye bail reform, other efforts to help poor










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