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Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Published: 06 October 2014

 

Without comment, the justices brought to an end delays in same-sex marriages in five states— Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin

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Published: 06 October 2014

 

U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that the power-assisted steering can suddenly fail on three Ford midsize car models

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Written by Darlene Superville Associated Press

Published: 04 October 2014

 

The first lady agreed to help elect Democrats so the president can complete his agenda     

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Written by By Derek Kinner, Associated Press

Published: 01 October 2014

 

Dunn claimed he shot Jordan Davis, 17, in self defense during an argument over loud music    

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Written by By Paul Kiel Special to the NNPA from ProPublica

Published: 29 September 2014

 

Acknowledging that a previous law did not go far enough, Defense Department proposes new rules to protect service members from high-cost lenders

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Written by By Jazelle Hunt Washington Correspondent

Published: 29 September 2014

 

Even Black parents and scholars are beginning to publicly question whether corporal punishment is the best way to discipline children

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Written by Jim Salter, Associated Press

Published: 29 September 2014

 

A single suspect shot the officer in the arm outside a closed community center      

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Written by By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent

Published: 29 September 2014

 

The group demands justice, fairness and a full and complete investigation by the United States Department of Justice into Michael Brown’s death and Eric Garner’s murder

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Written by Jim Suhr, Associated Press

Published: 27 September 2014

 

Ferguson fires man hired to handle public relations after his conviction for reckless homicide uncovered     

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Written by Jesse Holland, Associated Press

Published: 27 September 2014

 

Will AG Holder’s departure undermine the civil rights initiatives he has put in place