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POSTED: July 19, 2016, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: Writer and social critic Alice Dunbar Nelson was born in 1875 and helped shaped the Harlem Renaissance.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Darryl Glenn's statement about increasing violence is mostly false:RNC 2016 Fact-Check

Cleveland protests remain peaceful on Day 1 of Republican National Convention (Videos)


Open-carry advocates walk down Veterans Memorial Bridge with assault rifles during the RNC

Protesters from all sides coalesce outside Cleveland RNC entrance (video)

RNC 2016: Meet Toni Ann Rozsahegyi, your average Cleveland housewife and anti-war activist


Gun violence, police shootings prompt Cleveland councilman to cancel Glenville Festival and Parade


U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, others unveil mentorship program for 20 Cleveland youth



The New York Times

National

EDITORIAL: The Most Extreme G.O.P. Platform in Memory

Republican Convention Speeches on Day 1: What You Missed and Our Fact Checks

Republican Convention: Floor Fighting on Day 1


Mitch McConnell Leads Senate Delegation to Republican Convention

Melania Trump’s Speech Bears Striking Similarities to Michelle Obama’s in 2008

What, Congressman Steve King Asks, Have Nonwhites Done for Civilization?


It’s Donald Trump’s Convention. But the Inspiration? Nixon.


Another Baltimore Police Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Case

Baton Rouge Gunman Moved ‘Tactically’ to Target Police Officers, Officials Say


Administration Asks Supreme Court to Rehear Immigration Case Once It’s Full

Black Police Officers Feel the Inner Tug of a Dual Role


Race Strongly Influences Mortgage Lending in St. Louis, Study Finds



Local


After 2 Years, Progress Is Hard to See in Some Struggling City Schools

Pigeons May Predict Lead Contamination, Study Finds


Cuomo Details Redesigned Subway Cars and Major Station Renovations


The Christian Science Monitor


Trump, echoing Nixon, ratchets up 'law and order' message (+video)

Why The Game's anti-violence rally drew a big crowd in L.A.


What some Republicans are saying about race and criminal justice reform

Baltimore judge acquits another police officer in Freddie Gray death

Baton Rouge tragedy puts focus on challenges faced by black police (+video)



The Star-Ledger

A sisters' circle of hope rises from heartbreak


Rutgers police to get body cams, report says

27 weeks of protests: Activists demand investigation into police shootings


Leading motorcade through port, Newark mayor demands local hiring policy

Is $12M real estate sale sign that East Orange could become millennial hot spot?


The Washington Post


Republicans use opening night to assail Clinton, appeal to a divided base

Who can unite the GOP? Clinton.


Melania Trump’s speech appears to have been cribbed


Recent shooting incidents and terror attacks are beginning to overwhelm people

Investigators: Housing secretary and potential Clinton running mate Julian Castro violated Hatch Act

Rep. Steve King wonders what ‘sub-group’ besides whites contributed more to civilization


Father of teen killed by an illegal immigrant: 'Trump is sent from God'

Christie is bitter about not being running mate

Obama administration asks Supreme Court to reconsider immigration plan

‘This is our graduation party!’ U-Md. releases video of police pepper-spraying students.


Baltimore officer acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray case

More than 40% of cases in which Fairfax police used force involved black residents


The Detroit Free Press


Ex-Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh back in court today


Former DPS principal pleads no contest to embezzlement


Is your school an A or an F? You'll soon find out


$8.6M in grants aimed at services for crime victims



The Chicago Tribune


2 dead, 12 wounded in city shootings

Illinois' first lady unveils $15 million plan to renovate crumbling executive mansion

Police chief calls author of essay about growing up black in Naperville

City, county set aside money to help pay for environmental cleanup in industry zones

EDITORIALS: Beyond Trump and Clinton: What Republicans and Democrats stand for



The Los Angeles Times


Southern California water district completes $175-million purchase of delta islands

Judge throws out ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca's plea deal, saying 6 months in prison is not enough


Airbnb strikes deal with L.A. to collect millions in lodging taxes

Metrolink unveils new locomotives that could help improve the region's air

CalPERS posts worst year since 2009, with slim returns



USA Today


'Hate cops?' billboard prompts controversy in Indiana


Steve King creates uproar with salute to contributions of white people

#TrumpNation: Supporters see themselves in Republican nominee

Omarosa Manigault named head of black outreach for Trump campaign



Philly.com


Metastatic prostate cancer cases surge, adding to screening controversy

Philly announces nine community schools to aid needy neighborhoods

The lucrative business of cleaning crime scenes

Commentary: Citizen videos of police promote justice






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