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n today’s news, Lawmakers in Washington are moving to restore the Voting Rights Act; “12 years a Slave” wins best picture at Critics Choice Awards; and the number of illnesses related to smoking is growing.
Lawmakers move to restore Voting Rights Act. [Time]
Critics’ Choice Movie Awards: “12 Years a Slave” wins for best film. [LA Times]
The number of illnesses related to smoking grows. [NY Times]
Vice President Biden declares his faith in Detroit. [Toledo Blade]
Detroit bankruptcy judge rejects deal with banks. [BET]
Thousands of African migrants in Israel protest to demand refugee status. [BET]
No. 21 Colorado falls 69-56 at home to No. 25 UCLA. [Miami Herald]
A Nigerian man received 20 lashes for gay acts. [BBC]
Obama to nominate Black lesbian judge, first in two decades. [Politico]
Ohio executions face obstacles after unusual death. [Houston Chronicle]
