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In today’s news, President Obama is expected to nominate Congressman Mel Watt, the former head of the Congressional Black Caucus, to lead the federal housing agency; three more people were taken into custody in the Boston Marathon Bombing case; and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg offers a strong defense of the controversial stop and frisk police program.

Obama to nominate Mel Watt to head housing agency. [Los Angeles Times]

Three more taken into custody in Boston bombing case. [Boston Globe]

NYC mayor defends stop and frisk policy. [BET]

Trayvon Martin family lawyer files appeal paperwork. [Orlando Sentinel]

Report: Somalia famine killed 260,000 people. [BBC]

South Africa sees race swap in suburban population. [BET]

Arrests follow the failed coup in Chad. [BBC]

Two airplanes clip at Newark Airport before taking off. [NY Post]

Obama tells liberals not to push too hard on immigration. [Washington Post]

Nearly half of Americans say budget cuts will hurt economy. [NY Times]

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In today’s news, George Zimmerman waived his right to immunity under Florida’s controversial stand your ground law; Jason Collins is praised for how he announced he is gay; and voters want one party running the White House and Congress.

Zimmerman waives right to immunity under stand your ground. [BET]

Jason Collins is lauded for the way he came out. [NY Daily News]

Voters in poll want one party running White House, Congress. [Bloomberg]

Obama marks first 100 days in second term with press conference. [BET]

Bloomberg strongly defends police department and stop and frisk. [AP]

Central Park Five prosecutor is at center of controversy. [BET]

Paul Ryan now supports gay adoptions. [Washington Times]

Satellite images show Nigeria army abuse. [BBC]

Majority want death penalty for Tsarnaev if convicted of Boston bombing. [Washington Post]

An Asian-American fraternity is under fire for blackface video. [Jet]

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In today’s news, Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards became the first openly gay member of an NBA team; the appointment of Anthony Foxx as transportation secretary adds diversity to Obama’s cabinet; and the Congressional Black Caucus wants to end the expense of calls from prison.

Jason Collins is first openly gay NBA player. [Sports Illustrated]

Obama cabinet has the diversity of his first term. [Bloomberg]

Congressional Black Caucus wants to end expensive prison calls. [BET]

Karzai confirms accepting CIA cash monthly for 10 years. [Wall Street Journal]

South Africa’s ANC defends its filmed visit to Mandela. [BBC]

Colleges adapt online courses to ease burden for students. [NYTimes]

Darfur to host large soccer tournament. [BBC]

Michael Jordan marries ex-model. [Jet]

Hurricane Sandy dumped 11 billion gallons of sewage in waterways. [USA Today]

Harold Washington remembered 30 years after becoming mayor of Chicago. [BET]

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In today’s news, President Obama is planning to appoint Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx as transportation secretary; the wealth gap between white and minority Americans widened since the recession; and the new suspect in the ricin case is scheduled to appear in court.

Charlotte Mayor Foxx to become Obama’s transportation secretary. [Politico]

Wealth gap among races widened since the recession. [NYTimes]

New suspect in ricin case to appear in court. [Wall Street Journal]

Black voter turnout exceeded whites in 2012 election. [Fox]

Hadiya Pendleton’s parents create foundation in her name. [BET]

Rihanna’s fans are forgiving of relationship with Chris Brown [NYTimes]

Ethiopian Airlines flies first Boeing 787 to return to the air. [BBC]

After student protest, Chicago schools return to normal. [BET]

Mugabe gives Zuma team cold shoulder ahead of Zimbabwe elections. [Mail & Guardian]

Caribbean economies among the world’s fastest growing. [The Gleaner]

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In today’s news, the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing targeted Times Square; the Senate voted to end the furloughs of air traffic controllers; and the five living presidents gathered for the dedication of the Bush Library.

New York’s Times Square was next target for Boston suspects. [CNN]

Senate votes to end furloughs of air traffic controllers. [Washington Post]

George W. Bush honored by Obama and past presidents. [NY Daily News]

House Votes to Give Birmingham Bombing Victims Congressional Medals. [BET.com]

Philadelphia Mayor calls for federal commission on violent crime. [Philadelphia Tribune]

House Homeland Security chief said Boston bombings were “foreign inspired.” [Wall Street Journal]

Injured Derek Jeter vows to return in 2013. [ESPN]

Vibe Magazine is sold and likely to become online only. [NYTimes]

Top Somali legal officer shot dead. [BBC]

Skylar Diggins Signs With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports.  [BET.com]

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In today’s news, The White House says it is open to the prospect of increasing funding for air traffic controllers to avoid delays; the Philadelphia abortion doctor who is on trial did not testify; and the House of Representatives voted to award a Congressional Medal of Honor on the four girls who were killed in 1963 at a church in Alabama.

The White House says it is open to reversing furloughs at the FAA. [Mercury News]

Philadelphia abortion doctor doesn’t testify at his trial. [Wall Street Journal]

House votes to award medal to girls killed in 1963 Birmingham bombing. [CBS News]

Obama headed to Texas for fundraising, Bush library opening. [Washington Post]

Detroit seems to be resigned to having financial manager. [BET]

Darfur war crimes suspect killed, defense team said. [BBC]

Congressman Ellison slams colleagues for targeting Muslims. [BET]

Detroit mayor reverses decision to close 51 city parks. [Detroit Free Press]

Obama talks dancing, saying he can “bust a move.” [E! Online]

Fury grows over rapes of underage girls in Liberia. [Front Page Africa]

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In today’s news, a hacker gained access to the Associated Press Twitter account and sent false news about President Obama, causing stocks to plunge briefly; The Boston bombing suspect appears to lack ties to terrorist groups overseas; and Congressman Charles Rangel of Harlem is suing to overturn his censure by Congress.

Hackers compromise AP Twitter account, sending false Obama news. [CBS]

Boston bombing suspects appears to lack ties to foreign terrorists. [Washington Post]

Charles Rangel sues to overturn censure by Congress. [BET]

Charges dropped against Mississippi man in ricin case. [Clarion Ledger]

A 15-year-old is shot near Obama Chicago home. [BET]

Rush Limbaugh compares Boston bombing suspect to Trayvon Martin. [Huffington Post]

French embassy in Algeria bombed. [BBC]

Nelson Mandela wants family to pave their own way. [The Telegraph]

Lauryn Hill pleads guilty in tax evasion suit. [Jet]

Lakers seek to cope with loss of Kobe Bryant. [LATimes]

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In today’s news, the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been charged and could face the death penalty; Republican leaders seem to be split on immigration reform after the Boston explosions; and President Obama and the first lady will attend a memorial for victims of explosion at a Texas plant.

Boston bombing suspect is charged, could face death penalty. [NYTimes]

Republican leaders split on immigration reform after Boston bombing. [LATimes]

President and first lady to attend memorial for Texas plant victims. [Dallas Business Journal]

Home sales dropped in March. [Washington Post]

More female service members reporting sexual abuse. [Lancaster Eagle Gazette]

Graduation rates have increased among students at Black colleges. [BET]

Ghana confiscates 110 million faulty condoms made in China. [BBC]

London remembers the death of Stephen Lawrence. [BET]

TSA delays plan to allow small knives on planes. [Bay News]

Lawyers argue that Atlanta school leader did not scheme to inflate scores. [AJC.com]

In today’s news, the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing appear to have had their sights on additional targets; the surviving suspect in the bombing is said to be too ill for questioning; and budget cuts are not reducing the number of air traffic controllers.

Bombing suspects seemed set to attack beyond Boston. [NYTimes]

Marathon suspect not well enough for questioning. [Fox]

Budget cuts force air traffic control furloughs. [ABC]

Five people killed in Seattle apartment complex shooting. [Washington Post]

Nearly 200 people killed in Nigeria fighting. [BBC]

Chicagoans react to eight shootings in 24 hours. [BET]

Trayvon Martin’s parents send letter to family of 8-year-old Boston victim. [BET]

Kenya’s Priscah Jeptoo wins the London Marathon. [BBC]

Caribbean airline BWIA is having fiscal troubles. [NY Amsterdam News]

Robin Roberts hospitalized, expected to return to TV soon. [Jet]

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In today’s news, one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing is dead as the city is effectively closed during the dragnet for a second suspect; President Obama turns from scolding the Senate to comforting Bostonians; and the father of Hadiya Pendleton slams the Senate for not voting for background checks bill.

One suspect in the Boston Bombing is dead. [NYTimes]

Boston is shut down in hunt for potential assailant. [Boston Globe]

Obama turns from scolding to comforting in Boston. [Christian Science Monitor]

Hadiya Pendleton’s father condemns Senate gun vote defeat. [BET]

Authorities recover 12 bodies after Texas fertilizer plant explosion. [Fox]

Eight people were shot within 24 hours in Chicago. [Chicago Tribune]

Derek Jeter will not be back with the Yankees until after the All-Star break. [ESPN]

Eight people were killed in Kenya gun attack. [BBC]

Jon Stewart slams CNN for Boston suspect reporting.  [Politico]

Nigeria’s president is looking at opening talks with militant Islamic group. [BBC]