In today’s top news, a judge requests an audit of Chris Brown’s community service progress, Ray Allen announced his plans to join the Miami Heat and Mitt Romney is set to deliver a pro-jobs speech at the annual NAACP meeting today.

Today, Mitt Romney will deliver a pro-jobs  speech at the annual NAACP meeting in a possible effort to court Black voters. [NYT]

Chris Brown’s required community service work has been called into question and may be audited by probation officials. [AP]

Florida GOP aims to ban Michelle Obama from speaking at a Miami high school. [HuffPo]

House Republicans plan a vote to repeal Obama’s health care law for the 31st time. [BET]

54 African migrants fleeing Libya ‘die of thirst’ during a risky boat trip to Italy. [BBC]

Ray Allen announced his plans to leave the Boston Celtics for a less lucrative contract with the Miami Heat. [BET]

Mali Islamists destroyed ancient tombs at Timbuktu’s Djingareyber mosque, a world heritage site. [REUTERS]

Television industry veteran Pearlena Igbokwe joins NBC as executive vice president of drama development. [EUR]

Bacteria may be the leading causes behind soda’s unhealthful impact, doctors say. [BET]