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In today’s news, President Obama is expected to pick a former Bush administration official to head the FBI; George Zimmerman’s lawyer says the defense team is out of money; and letters to New York Michael Bloomberg tested positive for ricin.
Obama expected to pick Republican as next FBI director. [NPR]
Zimmerman’s lawyer says defense is out of money. [Orlando Sentinel]
Letters threatening NYC mayor tested positive for ricin. [NY Times]
Family of Ernest Hoskins outraged over manslaughter charge. [BET]
Air Force’s first African-American female buried. [Washington Post]
Eric Holder faces new round of criticism from Republicans. [NY Times]
BET founder Robert Johnson urges more opportunity for Blacks. [Detroit Free Press]
Virginia’s nonviolent felons get voting rights victory. [BET]
Ghana’s president warns that militants threaten West African stability. [BBC]
Boko Haram denies losing battle in Nigeria. [Al Jazeera]