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Today in Black America - December 7

POSTED: December 07, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Horrific Fire Revealed a Gap in Safety for Global Brands

Tea Party Hero Is Leaving the Senate for a New Pulpit

Participants in Talks on a Budget Deal Shrink to Two

Editorial: Keep the State Tax Deduction

Man Charged in Trayvon Martin's Death Sues NBC for Defamation

G.O.P. Senate Deal: Diversity Takes Back Seat to Power in Albany

Mayor Pledges to Rebuild and Fortify Coast

New York State Is Sued Over Use of Isolation in Its Prisons


The Christian Science Monitor


Vocabulary 'report card': 'Urbane' stumps 8th-graders, 'grimace' doesn't

'Fiscal cliff': Has Obama overdone the PR? (+video)

Debt ceiling debate twist: Sen. Mitch McConnell filibusters himself

Does Sen. Jim DeMint's departure spell doom for conservatives on the Hill? (+video)


The Star Ledger


On The Daily Show, Gov. Chris Christie defends stance on Obama

Pallone calls out FEMA for altering temporary housing plans in N.J.


Trenton council members urge residents to work to end city violence

Cory Booker backs unionization effort for security guards for Newark, around N.J.

Trenton Mayor Tony Mack is indicted on federal corruption charges

Trenton council members 'praying,' 'begging' indicted Mayor Tony Mack steps down


The Detroit Free Press

Right-to-work legislation speeds ahead in Lansing


'Lovable' tycoon contends he was strong-armed by Kilpatrick, doesn't have dementia

Benny Napoleon to announce possible mayoral bid next week

Obama will visit engine plant in Redford on Monday

State Senate approves 'moral objection' bill that would allow providers to deny health care


The Washington Post


For DeMint, an unconventional move

New Orleans U.S. attorney resigns amid scandal

Obama inauguration details revealed


Business leaders siding with Obama on debt ceiling

Maryland high court stays decision on filling Tiffany Alston’s seat

Michelle Kwan, bureaucrat: Skating champ now has State Department job


The Chicago Tribune


State senator in O'Hare gun case freed on bond


Preckwinkle blasts Emanuel, quickly backs off


Chicago's religious leaders fight water fee

Mayor's new board to test waters for private funding of city projects

U.S. attorney candidate added to legal team in high-stakes police neglect case



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


DeKalb school redistricting plans to be in place by late January

Atlanta Civic Center faces red ink, should be updated, consultants say

Atlanta elementary school gas leak caused by workers not reopening furnace valve, APS says

Foreclosures still plague Georgia


The Los Angeles Times

Occupy protests' ironic legacy: more restrictions on protesters


LAUSD wins key legal battle with charter schools

L.A. Unified says deal on evaluations meets court order


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Ohio House OKs regulations to help guide businesses on Obamacare insurance exchanges

Cleveland police chase and shooting of 2 bring out emotions, questions at community forum (gallery)


USA Today

Republicans gave $760K to Akin campaign despite disavowal

More U.S. service jobs heading offshore



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