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POSTED: July 24, 2013, 6:00 am

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Today in Black History: Pioneering psychologist Kenneth Bancroft Clark was born in 1914, and would go on to play a prominent role in the struggle for civil rights.

The New York Times

Education Overhaul Faces a Test of Partisanship

As Clock Ticks, Fierce Turnout Effort for Health Law

Pro-Baby, But Stingy With Money

Obama Seeking to Take Credit and Set Course for Economy


Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer

Weiner to Stay in Mayor’s Race as New Allegations Emerge


227,000 Names on List Vie for Rare Vacancies In City’s Public Housing


The Christian Science Monitor

Trayvon Martin case: Polls reveal depth of racial divide


California economy is on the comeback trail. Can America follow?


Moderate Republicans are marooned in their own party, poll suggests


The Star Ledger

Christie joins Essex County Dems on walk through Newark's Ironbound section


Bristol-Myers Squibb to lay off 200 N.J. support service workers

Barbara Buono elusive about her plans for Atlantic City

Rutgers defends President Barchi after Sen. Weinberg questions his corporate board work

Newark mayoral candidates to answer questions next month



The Chicago Tribune

Protesters plan to be heard on CPS finances

Quinn hints at special session on pensions next month


The Detroit Free Press


Detroit's new CFO Jim Bonsall brings tough management style to Motor City

'The Daily Show' comes to Detroit's defense amid bankruptcy filing


Carlita Kilpatrick loses lease on Texas home, her job

Detroit council supports calls for federal investigation of possible civil rights charges against George Zimmerman

Education Achievement Authority unveils enrollment ad campaign


The Washington Post

Gov. McDonnell apologizes, says loans are repaid

Relationship between Reid, McConnell on the decline

Report: Agencies doing poor job handling executive pipeline


Student loan rate vote expected this week

Senate, House at odds over IRS funding

Poll: Obamacare support drops among moderate Democrats

Defeated D.C. teachers union chief wants new election

State test scores drop as Maryland schools prepare for Common Core

Obama’s remarks were welcome, given reluctance to speak on race


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Cobb explores converting alternative school into digital academy

Cobb school board to tackle textbook purchase


The Los Angeles Times


Deputies' use of force rises, reports say

Man shoots caregiver, then himself, neighbors say



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


East Cleveland officials confirm identity of second victim in triple homicide

Cuyahoga County Council approves asking voters for bigger tax for health and human services

Cleveland groups to hold rally here Wednesday as part of national effort to raise minimum wage

President Bill Clinton to speak at Cuyahoga Community College scholarship luncheon







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