Counties to Assume Supervision of State Youthful Offenders on Parole

Legislation begins three-year shift from state Division of Juvenile Justice

Year Ahead Looms as Toughest Yet for State Budgets

If 2011 is hinting at a national recovery, there is little sign of it in statehouses across the country.

MLK's Daughter turns Down Leadership of SCLC

Atlanta, GA — The Rev. Bernice King said she will not assume the presidency of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the civil rights group co-founded by her father, slain civil rights leader the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., more than 50 years ago.

Kimberly Corbin Appointed President & CEO of National Black MBA Association

Chicago, IL — Ms. Kimberly Corbin has been appointed as president and CEO of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), an organization committed to the development of educational and economic growth for African-American professionals.

Education Causes Jail Time

African American Banker Antonio Riley Assumes Key Role at HUD

Chicago, IL– Antonio Riley has assumed duties as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Badly wounded Arizona lawmaker is 'holding her own'

Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords remained in critical condition Tuesday after she was shot in the head on Saturday at the rampage at her meet-and-greet event, but she is breathing on her own and doctors have backed off on some sedation.

“I’m happy to say she’s holding her own,” said Dr. Michael Lemole Jr., chief of neurosurgery at University Medical Center. “Her status is the same as it was yesterday. She’s still following simple commands.” Lemole said she’s generating her own breaths.

Jackson Doctor Ordered To Stand Trial

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