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Today in Black America - May 27

POSTED: May 27, 2015, 1:00 pm

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Today in Black History: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded by the Quakers, established in 1837, is the oldest Black historically Black college.

The New York Times


Rick Santorum Is Entering Republican 2016 Presidential Race


Rick Santorum on the Issues

Groups Seek Inquiry Into ‘Charade’ of Jeb Bush’s Undeclared Candidacy


If There’s a Top 10 List, Chris Christie Says He’s on It

Police in Cleveland Accept Tough Standards on Force

Obama Announces New Rule Limiting Water Pollution

Tech Rivalries Impede Digital Medical Record Sharing


Judge Rules Larry Seabrook, Ex-New York Councilman, Must Forfeit His Pension


MaryEllen Elia Named New York State Education Commissioner



The Star Ledger

Christie busy with out-of-state travels next month as he eyes White House

Judge shaves 5 years from Newark grad party killer's sentence

Ex-teacher gets 6 years for having sex with 16-year-old student

Industry experts to discuss North Jersey casino, sports betting at conference in AC


The Christian Science Monitor


When expert testimony isn't: Tainted evidence wreaks havoc in courts, lives (+video)

Aid to poorest falls: Is world's charity going to those who need it most?

How one Massachusetts town turned around early reading program

How climate change threatens national security (+video)

Americans are learning more about food, and eating better


The Washington Post

Hackers stole personal information from 104,000 taxpayers, IRS says


4 Pinocchios for Jeb Bush claim about ISIS and brother’s presidency

Appeals court rules against Obama on immigration program

A former Reagan aide says Fox News is bad for Republicans. Is it?

The Supreme Court just took up a redistricting case. It could help Republicans
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Prince George's County officer charged with murder

Tax increase worth the investment in schools, some Pr. George’s parents say


The Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court could deal California 'a one-two punch' on redistricting


Law sparks controversy over cooks' and servers' pay


L.A. labor leaders seek exemption for firms with union workers


L.A. to consider shifting responsibility for sidewalks to landowners



The Detroit Free Press

Search dogs comb lakeshore for signs of missing woman

Senate gives private prison green light to reopen

Ex-jail guard pleads guilty to sexual assault of inmate



The Chicago Tribune

Grandmother shot while sitting in home: 'I held her ... trying to keep her awake'

Illinois Democrats push ahead with budget that's $3 billion short

Madigan rejects Rauner's approach linking business changes to budget


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


DOJ consent decree: How long does the Cleveland police department have to implement changes?

Cleveland police to stop hitting people on heads with guns as part of Justice Department agreement

Cleveland police consent decree requires community to step up: editorial

Cleveland schools CEO Eric Gordon wins 4-year contract extension


Philly.com


City Council skeptical of schools' $105M plea

School district officials grilled on cursive writing, previous spending, outsourcing jobs


Cops: Drunk teacher at Pa. high school

PSU shuts down frat over harassment

Warden says he's looking into inmate food complaints







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