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Today in Black America - August 4

POSTED: August 04, 2015, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: President Barack Hussein Obama, the first Black elected President of the United States, was born on this date in 1961 in Hawaii.

The New York Times

National

Editorial: President Obama’s Tough, Achievable Climate Plan

Plans to Fight Obama’s Climate Rules Started Early

Uneven Performances in Trump-less Republican Forum

Christie Debate Party Is Set, but Will He Be on the Show?


Democrats Unveil a Plan to Fight Gerrymandering


Chris Christie Softens Tone on Minimum Wage Increases

Puerto Ricans Brace for Crisis in Health Care



Local


Bodegas Declining in Manhattan as Rents Rise and Chains Grow

Borough Aid to Queens Library Is Restored

Woman’s Death in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Holding Cell Will Be Investigated by State Attorney General


Trend of New York Gun Violence Has Flattened Out, Police Statistics Show

As New York Rents Soar, Public Housing Becomes Lifelong Refuge



The Christian Science Monitor


Why Obama is doubling down on new climate change plan (+video)


What NOT to look for in the first GOP debate

THE MONITOR'S VIEW A universal answer to religious violence


Philly.com

As violent crime rises, cops seek connection

Wanting to punch teachers no longer disqualifies you to become president, apparently

Tolls on Tacony-Palmyra, Burlington-Bristol bridges could double

Wolf nominates new Pa. police commish

Confident Chattah: 'I am innocent'

National group approves merger of Rutgers' 2 law schools


The Star Ledger


2 shot outside PNC Arts Center, State Police say


UPDATED: In N.H. forum, Christie touts Social Security changes, drug policies

Salem police chief wants 3 teens tried as adults in beating, robbery at gas station

Majority of Latinos view Donald Trump negatively, poll shows


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


John Kasich contrasts experience with the GOP presidential field in New Hampshire forum

Hillary Clinton headed to Cleveland on Aug. 27 for grassroots organizing meeting

Panel to choose Cleveland's Community Police Commission holds public forum: Two takeaways


Youngstown program allows older adults to earn college tuition waivers by volunteering


The Detroit Free Press

Former Lions RB Mel Farr dead at 70


3-year-old shot, killed on Detroit's east side

DPS school board files Justice Department complaint

Urgent care without the wait comes to downtown Detroit


The Washington Post


DHS deportation program meets with resistance


Charles Koch’s focus on ‘injustices’ is fueled by an unlikely partnership


Some federal retirees could face extra-large jump in Medicare premiums

Clinton name-checks Republicans in new video defending Planned Parenthood

President delivers impassioned plug for his Clean Power Plan


Police chiefs from around the country meet in D.C. to discuss violent summer


The unequal distribution of businesses in D.C.


Montgomery boxes Confederate statue to protect it from vandalism


The Chicago Tribune

Chicago to net $16 million for Malcolm X site

CPS announces incentive program for school principals


Official: Chicago charter schools get full CPS payment, not just 15 percent


Rauner signs bill regarding student concussions

Cook County homeowners can now complete property tax assessment appeals online



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Unified food chief resigns under fire but maintains innocence


Consultant's report clashes with calls for smaller Men's Central Jail

Community Coalition's South L.A. headquarters get a welcome face-lift

Ex-LAPD detective accused of making racially charged remarks sues to get job back


Does a voting-rights case threaten experimentation?


USA Today


Sandra Bland's family to file federal lawsuit


Obamacare reduces maximum out-of-pocket costs, but not enough for some

Exclusive: Venture capital to make diversity pledge

























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