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Today in Black America - February 3

POSTED: February 03, 2016, 10:00 am

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Today in Black History: The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.


The New York Times

National

University of Missouri Struggles to Bridge Its Racial Divide

Zika Virus in Texas Was Transmitted by Sex, Officials Say

Rivals Are Energized by Trump’s Loss in Iowa Caucuses

In New Hampshire, an Anxious Political Landscape as Voting Nears

Professor Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Inquiry


As Grilling Over Flint Water Begins, Partisan Worry Lingers on Fringe

Businesses Owned by Women Less Likely to Win U.S. Contracts, Study Shows

Flint’s Former Manager Resigns as Head of Detroit Schools


Supreme Court Ruling Has Florida Scrambling to Fix Death Penalty Law



Local


Gun Tests and Tears at Officer Peter Liang’s Trial in Killing

Letitia James, New York Public Advocate, Sues Education Dept. Over Schools’ Disability Services

New York Officer Ran Prostitution Ring at Motels, Authorities Say



The Christian Science Monitor


Iowa caucuses: where democracy can build community

Sanders, Trump won't be able to keep their promises. And that matters.


Exclusive: Report shows Marines' shifting approach to women in combat

Record exonerations: Texas leads on clearing wrongful convictions



The Star-Ledger


NJ Transit rail strike seen as likely, date set, sources say

What the feds are doing to improve community/police relations

Director to unveil new '45-day' public safety plan for Newark

Why 11 N.J. cities have more lead-affected kids than Flint, Michigan

PARCC 2015 test results: Look up your school's score



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Five ways to reduce lead poisoning in Cleveland explored so far

University of Akron Faculty Senate to take vote of no confidence in President Scott Scarborough's administration

Suburban mayors say state cuts hurt, but no plans to follow Jackson's tax increase proposal

Ohio lawmakers revive bill to ban local hiring quotas: What to watch for Wednesday



The Detroit Free Press


Flint rashes: State, U.S. agencies to investigate causes

Ex-Flint manager Earley shrugs off U.S. House subpoena


Snyder seeking $30M to reimburse Flint water customers

Lansing schools take action over elevated lead levels


Philly.com


Retired cop files complaint against Philly cops

Chaka Fattah Jr. gets 5 years, owes $1.1M

Castor: Cosby was 'not getting prosecuted - ever'

Activist to be community schools chief

Pre-K would cost Philly $60M per year

Wolf: Give schools $200M more in '16-'17



The Chicago Sun-Times


Rauner: State preparing to take over CPS

Racism, 'lying cops' among concerns aired before mayoral task force

Voter registration pushed as best Black History Month observance

Emanuel vows to raise property taxes for teacher pensions, even before state help


The Washington Post


The stark dividing line between Clinton and Sanders voters: Age

Female Marines may be allowed to bulk up as service opens infantry to women

What is Zika? And what are the risks as it spreads?

Dallas reports case of Zika spread through sex; CDC urges condom use


The hidden environmental factors behind the spread of Zika and other devastating diseases


Should colleges ask about criminal and disciplinary records?

Teacher, 2-year-old daughter are fatally shot in Prince George’s County


Montgomery Council closes gaps in enforcement of ‘living wage’ law


This 17-year-old is a rising voice in Baltimore’s Black Lives Matter movement


First school in Va. to desegregate marks anniversary of integration


The Los Angeles Times


'We believe he is still close by': Manhunt continues for murder suspect mistakenly freed from L.A. County custody

L.A. leaders want someone overseeing oil operations in the city full time

How a Lincoln High teacher gets all his students to pass the AP Calculus exam

L.A. Police Commission clears officers in skid row shooting but faults officer in Burbank killing


USA Today


Iowa nightmare revisited: Was correct winner called on caucus night?

Oldest death row inmate in Georgia executed

Military leaders: Register women for draft

















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