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Today in Black America - May 6

POSTED: May 06, 2026, 7:30 am

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USA Today

Pentagon says Iran war costs $25 billion. See how it measures up

4 people, including 2 children, found dead in suspected Houston murder-suicide

In the heart of Memphis, redistricting push revives civil rights fight


The Associated Press

Michigan Democrats keep control of state Senate

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

South Carolina joins Southern redistricting push after US Supreme Court ruling on minority districts


The Washington Post

Poll finds broad rejection of religion-related messages from Trump, Hegseth


FDA halts publication of studies on covid, shingles vaccines


Second judge maintains DOJ can’t search data seized from Post reporter



NJ.com


Schools to remain closed in N.J. town where a massive warehouse fire burned for days


This N.J. county could be home to the state’s next nuclear reactor, governor says


Shoppers handcuffed at American Dream can sue N.J. state troopers, judge rules


The Los Angeles Times


Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman tussle in first head-to-head debate

Elections officials urge early mail-in voting, warn about ‘misinformation’


Major L.A. freeway closed by underground fire linked to possible homeless encampment



The Chicago Sun-Times


City Council committee backs banning sweepstakes machines over Mayor Johnson's objections

Illinois touts high vaccination rates among school kids despite federal efforts to limit them


Chicago's Leo High School principal surprised with prestigious Golden Apple award



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


AJC Poll: Democrats high on Ossoff heading into tough election

Georgia’s midterm voters are worlds apart. But neither group can decide.

Kemp signs Georgia high school cellphone ban and literacy expansion bills






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