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Today in Black America - November 20

POSTED: November 20, 2014, 10:00 am

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Today in Black History: Inventor Garrett Augustus Morgan receives a patent for the traffic light in 1923.

The New York Times

Obama’s Immigration Plan Could Shield Four Million

Editorial: At Long Last, Immigration Action


Blow: The Solid South Will Rise Again


Secret Service Arrests Man Within Block of White House

Obama Makes Pitch to Expand High-Speed Internet Access to Schools

Low Inflation Replaces Joblessness as Reason Fed Won’t Raise Rates

New Factor in Campus Sexual Assault Cases: Counsel for the Accused


Passing Rate Declines by 20% as State Uses New Certification Exams for Teachers


Al Sharpton Criticizes New York Times Report on Unpaid Taxes



The Star Ledger


In Newark schools, coping with violence a tragic matter of routine

Study: Millions in health care costs could be saved, lives improved if mental health gets better attention

Port Authority names new inspector general amid ongoing Bridgegate probe

Barringer students walk out of school, protest 'One Newark'


The Chicago Tribune


Aldermen turn up heat on CPS' bond deals; public jeers school board chief

Chicago City Council approves Emanuel budget 46-4

After Burge kept pension, Illinois House votes to curb funds for crooks

Chicago aldermen raise questions about legality of marijuana security rules



The Detroit Free Press

Detroit revs up campaign to sell next-door lots for $100


Judge keeps Michigan emergency manager lawsuit alive



The Washington Post

A decades-long career crumbles

CNN Lemon’s apology

Hogan says budget gap won’t stop his plan to roll back taxes in Maryland


Late night shooting at Florida State University library leaves 3 injured

The nine lives of Al Sharpton

Few employers dropping health benefits, surveys find

New Internet extension changes ‘Redskins’ to other names



The Christian Science Monitor


Three shot at Florida State University: How best to protect students?

Ferguson grand jury: What do we know about Michael Brown deliberations? (+video)


Cities brace for Ferguson decision: What has Oakland learned from past violence?(+video)

Why Cosby accusers are being listened to this time (+video)



The Los Angeles Times

Immigration decree could shield hundreds of thousands in California illegally


University of California poised to hike tuition as regents, Gov. Brown battle

UCLA student government votes for divestment in Israel

Management of LAUSD student records system found 'grossly inadequate'


Philly.com


Rail revival for Northeast Corridor?

Castor on Cosby: 'I thought he did it'


Critics slam cost, impact of standardized tests

It's official: Abraham, Williams join mayor's race



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Walmart workers strike today as report says wages so low many can't feed families

Ohio Gov. John Kasich finds himself the center of attention at forum with potential White House rivals


Nina Turner slated to speak at Ready for Hillary event in New York



USA Today

Search of Ferguson e-mails raises questions


Compare arrest rates

St. Louis seeing surge in first-time gun purchases








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