NATIONAL NEWS
Crack offenders eligible for early releaseWASHINGTON - As many as 12,000 people in federal prison for crack-related crimes can get their sentences reduced as a result of a new law that brought the penalties for the drug more closely in line with those for powdered cocaine, a government commission decided last week. More » |
Michigan ban on race in college admissions illegalDETROIT - A federal appeals court on Friday struck down Michigan's ban on the consideration of race and gender in college admissions, saying it burdens minorities and violates the U.S. Constitution. More » |
Census: Fewer black children in biggest US citiesNEW YORK - A catastrophic flood emptied New Orleans of much of its black youth. Powerful social forces may be doing a similar thing to places like Harlem and Chicago's South Side. More » |
