Protest Over HUD Plan to Demolish New Orleans Public Housing
In New Orleans furious residents confront HUD plans to demolish about 4500 units at four large complexes and replace them with mixed income neighborhoods. Protesters occupy buildings, march on HUD and City Hall, and a lawsuit halts work temporarily at B W Cooper. Critics fear loss of affordable homes and call for resident involvement, as demolitions loom after Saturday.
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Counties brace for Illinois Feb primary early voting surge
Illinois counties prepare for a Feb 5 presidential primary with Jan 14 start for early voting. Voters may cast ballots early without excuses, boosting turnout amid weather worries and a heated race. Local clerks cite center locations to avoid long drives, with several centers to be announced statewide.
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Springfield
Macon
Stephen Bean
Laura Edwards
McLean County
Jackson County
Larry Reinhardt
Carbondale Civic Center
Southern Illinois University
Murphysboro
Sheryl Thomas
Coles County
Thomas
Sharpton denounces federal probe into finances
New York Rev. Al Sharpton condemned reports of a federal probe into his finances and the National Action Network. The investigation by the U S attorney in Brooklyn covers tax fraud and possible campaign finance violations connected to his 2004 presidential bid, with a grand jury soon hearing evidence. Subpoenas were issued to eight to ten associates and staff.
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al Sharpton
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Harlem
U.S. Attorney's Office
Brooklyn
FBI
IRS
National Action Network
Louisiana
Jena
Digital billboards show fugitive Oscar Finch in Mobile
Mobile police used giant digital billboards to display Oscar Finch's image as a bank robbery suspect. After 10 days on the run, Finch was captured within 24 hours, police say the ad system proved highly effective and likened to a modern Wild West wanted poster.
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Ala
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