Today in Black History: Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiates "Negro History Week" in 1926, which later grew into Black History Month.
The New York Times
Slower Growth of Health Costs Eases the Budget Deficit
Watching Obama for Signs of Change
G.O.P. Chief in Florida Pleads Guilty
Editorial: Modernize Registration
Report Faults Priorities in Studying Breast Cancer
With Eye on Mayor’s Office, Quinn Turns Her Attention to Income Inequality
Former Deputy Mayor of Newark Is Sentenced
The Christian Science Monitor
State of the Union: Can Obama still be transformational?
Marco Rubio reply to State of the Union address: Can he meet expectations? (+video)
LAPD review of Christopher Dorner firing: why black community wants more
Chuck Hagel, John Brennan threatened with Senate 'hold.' What's that? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Following a life of public service, former Newark deputy mayor headed to prison
Poll: Christie's popularity not expected to help Republicans in Legislature
Newark's Saint Michael's to be bought by troubled for-profit hospital chain
Cory Booker's finance director steps down from post after two weeks
N.J. Democrats plan to back Christie's online gambling changes
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Obama visit puts Georgia pre-K in spotlight
DeKalb CEO seeks access to grand jury report
Former New Birth members sue Bishop Eddie Long
Fulton County Schools considers hiring outside firm to manage district’s alternative schools
The Detroit Free Press
Kilpatrick thought he was above law, jury told
Detroit to have $6-million surplus, but much work needs to be done
Unions sue to fight Michigan's right-to-work law
Michigan students make gains on 2012 MEAP exam
Snyder 'talking' to Detroit emergency manager candidates
The Washington Post
State of the Union squatters: Seeking a 5-second payoff
The Fix: What Obama should not say
Barclays to cut at least 3,700 jobs in restructuring
Signing of two Muslim soccer players triggers racism, violence in Israel
CEO reaches out on immigration: ‘This is a lot bigger than me’
Shooting near University of Maryland campus classified as murder-suicide, police say
Jazz trumpeter, teacher Donald Byrd dies at 80
For 900 homeless people, D.C. shelter means a warm bed but not much else
The Chicago Tribune
2 charged in Hadiya Pendleton's death; 'the healing can start': dad
Jury awards $1 million to DuPage deputy in promotion dispute
Emanuel pushes for stiffer gun sentences
Chicago at center of gun debate
Mandatory school age could fall from 7 to 5 in Illinois
The Los Angeles Times
Dorner manhunt extends from Mexico to Calif.
Judge begins reviewing 3-strikes life terms
L.A. Unified aviation training center gets $100,000 donation
Cal State outreach to African Americans yields gains
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio school funding formula raising questions as Gov. John Kasich's plan continues to roll out
Black History Month: Arnold Pinkney ran political campaigns
Cleveland City Council introduces resolution supporting police chief in shooting aftermath
Cleveland City Council votes to contribute $50,000 to vacant housing demolition study
Cleveland school district lacks attendance records, Ohio auditor calls for further investigation
USA Today
State of the Union: Time will tell if it's a success
Feds recovered $4.2 billion from anti-fraud efforts
Peoria's 'Don't Shoot' program targets gun violence
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