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In today’s top news, President Obama will meet with Senate and House Republicans next week, the number of anti-government groups have grown since Obama’s re-election and George Zimmerman has waived his right to a “Stand Your Ground” hearing in April.
Obama will go to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans about the sequester. [The Washington Post]
The number of “anti-government” groups has grown since the president’s re-election. [Black Voices]
George Zimmerman has waived his right to a “Stand Your Ground” hearing in April. [Huffington Post]
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson wants the FBI to investigate the death of Mississippi mayoral candidate Marco McMillian. [AP]
Lawmakers are seeking a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson’s racially motivated imprisonment a century ago. [BlackAmericaWeb]
Kanye West vents displeasure after being ranked No. 7 on MTV’s “Hottest MCs in the Game” list. [BET]
The Pentagon’s military honor for drone pilots and cyberwarriors has sparked debate. [ABCNews]
Venezuela has declared seven days of mourning for the death of former President Hugo Chavez. [CNN]
Syria’s refugee count has reached 1 million. [Reuters]
