ICYMI: #100Days100Nights Challenge Threatens L.A. Lives
Plus, President Obama addresses African Union.
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#100Days100Nights Challenge Threatens Lives - After the death of a local gang member, two L.A. gangs have started a challenge to kill 100 people. The first victim of the challenge is a 4-year-old boy. Local authorities are taking this challenge very seriously as social media has been filled with support for the movement. (Photo: Paul Taylor/Corbis)
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President Obama Addresses African Union - While speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Obama warned African leaders of the perils of remaining in office past the allotted number of terms. In addition, President Obama highlighted the need for a boost in fair trade rather than aid handouts from the international community. It has been 50 years since a U.S. president addressed the African Union. (Photo: Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
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Fourth Grade Education Gap Widens - Studies have shown that the gap between income classes starts as early as fourth grade. Unfortunately, the gap is continuing to widen. Higher income fourth grade students are now 31 points ahead of lower income students. Eight years ago, the gap was 26 points. (Photo: Sharie Kennedy/LWA/Corbis)
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Reddit Explores Sandra Bland Case - A Reddit thread has been devoted to the video of Sandra Bland's arrest. On the popular site, a thread was created under the law enforcement community entitled ProtectandServe. In the online discussion, officers have been expressing their personal opinions of the video and Bland’s arrest. (Photo: Texas Department of Public Safety via AP)
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Protests Over Voting Rights Erupt in North Carolina - Protesters are equating North Carolina’s new voting registration laws as their community’s “Selma.” In a 2013 U.S Supreme Court decision, the Department of Justice was revoked from having the final say over voting in areas known for racial discrimination. In North Carolina, photo identification requirements have been tightened. In addition, early voting and same day registration has been restricted. (Photo: AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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