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POSTED: June 23, 2016, 4:00 pm

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Today in Black History: Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was born on this date in 1948 in Pin Point, Georgia.

The New York Times

National


A Win for Affirmative Action as Justices Uphold Race-Conscious Admissions


Affirmative Action Is Here to Stay

Sharp Blow to Plan to Shield Millions From Deportation

Obama Fracking Rule Is Struck Down by Court


Democrats End Sit-In After 25 Hours, Drawing Attention to Gun Control


House Democrats Throw Out the Rule Book. But to What End?

Senate Votes to Keep Gun Proposal Alive, but in Limbo

U.S. Partisanship Is Highest in Decades, Pew Study Finds

Zika Deal in Congress Likely to Be Delayed Until After Recess


C-Span, Gun Control and a Protest Made for Streaming

Baltimore Officer in Freddie Gray Case Is Cleared of All Charges

Medicare and Social Security Trustees Warn of Shortfalls


Justices Disclose Privately Paid Trips and Gifts


Local


De Blasio Finds Support From Gay New Yorkers Still Has Limits


Muslim Officer Sues New York Police Dept. Over No-Beard Policy


Late Deal in Albany Could Allow Charter Schools to Hire More Uncertified Teachers


The Christian Science Monitor


Democrats sit in: Treading a line between leadership, grandstanding

Social Security benefits will rise in 2017, but fund's future uncertain

Can states separate politics from gun policy? California aims to try.


'Touchscreen democracy': how technology can recast politics


Employees today get more work benefits, but there's a catch



The Star-Ledger


New evidence released in case of trooper indicted in MetLife Stadium attack


$15 minimum wage approaching final legislative passage


N.J. Dems introduce $34.8B budget with more money to fight poverty

Chris Christie wants poor kids to empty their pockets | Sheneman cartoon


Philly.com


In face of uproar, Fattah resigns effective immediately


Fattah guilty verdict isn't just about him

LGBT anti-discrimination bill advances in Pa. Senate


For-profit college watchdog fighting to stay alive



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Minority share of U.S. population now 38.4 percent, census estimates; minorities responsible for Ohio growth

Which schools pay the most to handle student disabilities, poverty and English Language Learners? Rankings here

Federal judge overturns Cleveland's restrictions on RNC protests


East Cleveland council president Thomas Wheeler survives second recall attempt, according to unofficial results


The Detroit Free Press


Charles Pugh arrested in N.Y. on molestation charges

Feds: State water filters safe for Flint's pregnant women, kids

Kwame Kilpatrick's request for appeal is before the Supreme Court today



The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel curt, cracks jokes in rare deposition of sitting mayor

Rep. Robin Kelly speaks out on guns as U.S. House sit-in hits 2nd day

EDITORIALS: Emanuel's problem isn't Friends. This is about the lakefront and the law.


Chicago City Council approves paid sick leave on busy day


Chicago a hot spot for home health fraud


The Washington Post


Supreme Court upholds University of Texas affirmative action admissions


"A terrific comfort for higher education": Diversity advocates welcome Supreme Court ruling in Texas case

Democrats end sit-on on House floor while promising to continue to press for gun votes


Bipartisan gun control compromise fails to nab 60 votes, but survives a first hurdle

Supreme Court won’t revive Obama plan to shield illegal immigrants from deportation


Here’s who is affected by the Supreme Court’s big ruling on immigration


Why House Republicans didn’t cave to Democrats’ demands for a gun vote


Current and former business leaders endorse Clinton, call Trump unqualified

The difference between what rich and poor Americans eat is getting bigger


This chart perfectly explains what’s at stake in the quest to stop climate change


Baltimore officer acquitted of murder, other charges in Freddie Gray case

Baltimore prosecutors now must weigh giving up on Freddie Gray case

Civil rights leader Walter Fauntroy vows to return to face legal, financial troubles

John Ashe, a former U.N. General Assembly president, dies at 61



USA Today

Immigrant groups crushed over Supreme Court ruling, focus on next moves

Senate gun compromise survives first test vote

Outrage over candidate's 'Make America White Again' sign


The Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court decision deals blow to health coverage efforts in California

Lack of preparation for massive earthquake could bring catastrophe, report says


Parents and principals will weigh in on charter placements at L.A. school campuses





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