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In today’s news, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Alabama’s redistricting lines; Maya Angelou’s memorial service will be held on Saturday in North Carolina; and a bomb attack by Boko Haram leaves at least 30 people dead in Nigeria.
Supreme Court to hear Alabama redistricting challenge. [BET]
Maya Angelou memorial service set for Saturday. [BET]
Boko Haram bomb leaves at least 30 dead in Nigeria. [Daily Mail]
Chris Brown is released from jail. [CNN]
Seattle city council adopts $15 minimum wage. [Wall Street Journal]
Larry Bird wants Lance Stephenson back with the Indiana Pacers. [ESPN]
Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner among seven killed in plane crash. [NY Times]
Lupita Nyong’o joins Star Wars cast. [CNN]
Disappointment in Charlotte as a once-promising mayor plans guilty plea. [BET]
Young adults confronted by more TV ads for e-cigarettes. [LA Times]
