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Today in Black America - January 27

POSTED: January 27, 2016, 6:30 am

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Today in Black History: Opera great Leontyne Price makes her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on this date in 1961.

The New York Times

National

One Killed and Protest Leaders Arrested in Rural Oregon

Trump, in Feud With Fox News, Will Skip Next G.O.P. Debate

Ted Cruz and Allies Work to Halt Donald Trump’s Gains

Strategists for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Aim for Every Inch of Iowa

Editorial: Vindication for Planned Parenthood

John Jay Hooker Jr., Political Gadfly and Perennial Litigant, Dies at 85

Why It’s So Hard to Be a Third-Party Candidate, Even if You’re Bloomberg

Harassment and Attacks From Fellow Officers in U.S. Prisons

Louisiana: Judge Says New Orleans Can Remove Confederate Statues



Local


Mayor Bill de Blasio Set to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Iowa

New York City’s Pension System in Danger of ‘Operational Failure,’ Report Says


Police Testify on Housing Project’s Dangers at Officer’s Manslaughter Trial


Discovery of Burial Ground Backs a Less Conventional Version of Harlem’s History

Albany Ethics Commission Adopts New Fund-Raising and Disclosure Rules

Mayor de Blasio Makes New York City’s Fiscal Case to a Wary Legislature


The Christian Science Monitor


Ted Cruz isn't liked in Congress. What could that mean if he's president?

One state's push to return to get-tough-on-crime 1990s (+video)

Is Nigeria's corruption crusade aimed at clean-up or political opponents?


The Star Ledger

Massive traffic delays reported in Newark

Baraka reschedules Town Hall meeting amid snowstorm fallout

Christie said nothing about weekend flooding 'resembled Sandy'

Christie announces state takeover of Atlantic City finances


Philly.com

Appointment of Nutter stirs speculation

Judge to Fattah: Reelection 2nd to trial


She's changing how we view juvenile offenders

Guardian: No state 'takeover' of A.C.


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

What you need to know about discipline for Cleveland police involved in deadly chase, shooting

Cleveland police problem started at the top: Phillip Morris


Six fired, six suspended, one retired: Here are the Cleveland police officers punished in the 137 shots case


Cleveland police union president vows to get fired officers' jobs back

Cleveland schools have little chance of collecting $8.57 million in botched E-Rate rebates, lawyers say


The Detroit Free Press

Snyder to seek aid for Flint children exposed to lead

Riley: Rachel Maddow wants focus back on Flint residents

Madonna joins the call to help Flint residents

Civil rights panel, NAACP concerned over Flint woes


Snyder to seek aid for Flint children exposed to lead



The Chicago Sun-Times

CPS seeks $$$ from BBB

Social service groups bemoan lack of state budget

Rauner's 'State of State' to focus on reforms he hopes get bipartisan support


The Washington Post


What separates Donald Trump’s supporters


Here's how the Iowa caucuses work

Sanders draws more than 20,000 people to pair of Minnesota campaign stops

Flint sullies EPA’s name, despite efforts of individual feds


Va. transgender student’s case could have national implications

Obama administration announces plans to increase access to school meal programs

Spending in nation’s schools falls again, with wide variation across states


The Citadel punishes cadets in case involving KKK-like costumes


Hogan proposing independent redistricting, tougher opiod laws


The Los Angeles Times

After weeks-long Oregon standoff, Bundy brothers arrested, activist slain in clash with authorities

L.A. is working to count a hidden population — homeless young people


From L.A. Unified teacher to superintendent: Who is the real Michelle King?


Sheriff takes 'immediate steps' to address security concerns after O.C. jail break

Former Obama campaign official says he will challenge Eric Garcetti in 2017


USA Today


Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew

Bus driver: Principal pushed kids to safety before being struck, killed














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