Today in Black History: Civil rights pioneer Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was born on this date in 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.
The New York Times
In Some States, Gun Rights Trump Orders of Protection
Tax Credits or Spending? Labeling Draws a Fight
Obama to Nominate Justice Aide for Labor Post
Ohio Teenagers Guilty in Rape That Social Media Brought to Light
In Florida, a Political Marriage Soured Before a Top Official Stepped Down
Criticizing Bloomberg, Liu Enters Race to Succeed Him
City’s Sheltering of Out-of-Town Homeless, and Mayor’s Remark, Stir Debate
Trial to Start in Class Suit on Stop-and-Frisk Tactic
The Christian Science Monitor
CPAC: Why Marco Rubio could be the real winner (+video)
Behind the historic shift in poverty
Ohio rape case: teens found guilty, face year-plus in jail (+video)
Iraq War 10 years later: was it worth it?
The Star Ledger
N.J. paid more than $49M in lawsuits last year, nearly $25M to private lawyers
Editiorial: Don't mess with the thirst amendment - Sugary drink ban goes to far
Gov. Christie ranks No. 4 in conservative event's straw poll looking ahead to 2016
Buyers frustrated by Trenton's failure to close on sales of city-owned properties
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia tries to steer more juveniles toward help
New bills reflect Fulton’s power shift
Reform legislation is retaliation, tax commissioner says
New DeKalb board members ready to serve
Equalization fund: Some schools more equal than others
The Detroit Free Press
High school students learn computer, engineering skills from statewide robotics competition
Detroit teacher Charity Caldwell was 'an angel in disguise,' dies at 63
Rochelle Riley: Chicago's violent streets offer lessons for Detroit
Detroit's emergency financial manager won't rule out bankruptcy for the city
I'm paid up on my taxes now, Detroit's emergency financial manager says
The Chicago Tribune
GOP study calls for changes to halt presidential losing streak
Michelle Obama invites slain girl's mom and brother to White House event
Housing project preserves quality in time of tear-down
CPS students were driving force in protest against book ban
Beavers earned high-roller status at casino, witness says
The Los Angeles Times
Cities up spending on lobbyists, cut services
California tax revenue dips but surplus remains
Some see adult-school funding shift as disastrous
The Washington Post
Andrew Breitbart co-worker asks court to throw out Sherrod lawsuit
Furloughs for federal workers still likely, even with new stopgap budget
Chamber, labor unions at odds over guest worker program
Robert Menendez, a senator set apart
Pr. George’s officials back Baker’s plan, say schools are county’s ‘weak link’
Loudoun homeowner fatally shoots teen from neighborhood in his house
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Two Steubenville football players are sentenced to youth prison for raping 16-year-old girl (gallery)
Medicaid will provide hospital care, prescriptions and more to another 275,000 Ohioans, if OKd by state lawmakers
Use-of-force investigations across the country offer Cleveland a look into what Justice Department will examine here
Ohio Democrats preview Ed FitzGerald and other 2014 prospects at annual party dinner in Columbus
USA Today
Ohio AG seeks grand jury probe in teen rape case
More teachers are grouping kids by ability
Sex assault rarely punished in military, victims say
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