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Today in Black America - January 11

POSTED: January 11, 2017, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: Charles W. Anderson becomes the first Black person elected to the Kentucky legislature in 1936.

The New York Times

National

Dylann Roof Given Death Sentence in Church Attack

Obama Sees a Bridge for a Divided Nation

EDITORIAL: Some Republicans Try to Head Off a Health Care Calamity

Trump Received Unsubstantiated Intelligence on Ties to Russia

Senate Turns to Tillerson as Trump Meets the Press

G.O.P. Relents to Pressure, Delaying 4 Cabinet Hearings

Carson Is Likely to Bring Tough Love to Housing Role


The Lights Are On in Detroit

Gang Database Criticized for Denying Due Process May Be Used for Deportations


Studies Find Higher Minimum Wage May Have Losers


No Charges for El Cajon Police Officer Who Killed Black Man


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Matters of Faith



Local


Date Rape Comments by Brooklyn Police Captain Are Condemned

New York Traffic Deaths Dip Again. It’s Not Enough, Mayor’s Critics Say.

Port Authority Will Pay $400,000 to Settle Federal Securities Charges


The Christian Science Monitor

In confirmation hearings for Jeff Sessions, the past is never past

Twenty years ago, Russians loved the US. Where did it all go wrong?

Why keeping minority teachers in the classroom matters


The Star-Ledger


Plan to curb toxic chemical in N.J. drinking water OKd by DEP

30-year tax breaks planned for Jersey City college projects

Christie dedicates last year as governor to tackling 'crisis of drug addiction'

In Ocean County, drug users can walk into police HQ for help, not charges


Live fact check: Chris Christie's 2017 State of the State address

Union County prosecutor investigating black puppet found at school, mayor says


Philly.com


Prosecutors: Sting investigation was not partisan

Confronted by Comcast's lawsuit threat, Kenney hesitates on wage discrimination bill

When Comcast flexes its muscles

Armstrong: A STEM preschool just for girls? Yeah, why not?


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Councilman's attempt to keep Cleveland from paying $12 million to feds stalled

'Appalling' state of Cleveland police complaint investigators must be fixed, monitor says


Cleveland school board has new chair, vice chair and member

City of Cleveland asks FTA for extension on $12 million federal repayment

Cleveland Clinic's anti-vaccine PR nightmare reflects shift in national conversation on vaccination


The Detroit Free Press


'Bizarre' trial of water protesters takes another twist

Michigan gets good, bad news on revenue picture

Experts: Time to fix school funding in Michigan


Dems and GOP share control on state education board


The Washington Post


In Sessions hearing, ‘senatorial courtesy’ is lost in the tumult of Trump

Senate to grill secretary of state nominee about his friendships with autocratic leaders

Survey reveals disconnect between police and public attitudes over violent clashes

This new poll has all kinds of bad news for Donald Trump

Obama’s farewell message on democracy: ‘Show up. Dive in. Stay at it.’

Gun violence in PG-13 movies soars. Are ‘superhero’ movies to blame?

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says outreach to minority communities can help prevent radicalization

Key moments from John Kelly’s confirmation hearing

Key moments from the first day of Sen. Sessions confirmation hearing

School officials denounce racist petition that spoke of ‘supreme White race’

Hogan proposes student loan-interest tax credit, public college tuition cap

In Annapolis, Democrats prepare for a fight — and worry about corruption


Democratic activist Jheanelle Wilkins appointed to Montgomery state House seat


The Los Angeles Times


U.S. Supreme Court to decide on education rights for millions of children with disabilities

L.A. County supervisors vote to expand sheriff's mental health teams

PG-13 movies showcase the most – and the most unrealistic – gun violence, study shows


LAPD deepens training, psychological support for officers after shootings

Fatal police shooting was justified, San Diego district attorney finds


USA Today


Analysis: Keep hope alive? Obama defends his presidency






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