Today in Black History: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia.
The New York Times
Obama Willing to Use Executive Orders on Guns
Editorial: The Moment for Action on Guns
Obama and G.O.P. Issue Challenges on the Debt Limit
Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence
Wal-Mart Plans to Hire Any Veteran Who Wants a Job
States Will Be Given Extra Time to Set Up Health Insurance Exchanges
New York Has Gun Deal, With Focus on Mental Ills
Thompson Raises $1 Million in 6 Months for Mayoral Bid
Lhota, at Business Luncheon, Talks Up ’13 Race for Mayor
The Christian Science Monitor
How to tackle gun violence: 5 things liberal groups want
Obama warns of 'disaster' if House GOP doesn't raise debt ceiling
At Supreme Court, no reprieve for GOP in voting rights consent decree
The Star Ledger
Lawmakers consider nixing mandatory health insurance for N.J. college students
N.J. mayors, Virginia Tech shooting victim's father, demand tougher gun regulations
Gov. Christie, Monmouth Dems chair battle over bipartisanship on eve of Sandy relief vote
Superstorm Sandy will have net positive impact on N.J. economy, Rutgers study says
The Washington Post
Poll: Most support new gun control measures
President Obama's fine line on guns
As Obama’s second inaugural nears, his most fervid foes not about to budge
Diversity and the White House
Cory Booker faces backlash from New Jersey Democrats
Maryland governor will push for repeal of the state’s death penalty
Report: D.C. school closures unlikely to save much money in 2013-14
The Detroit Free Press
Snyder on right-to-work ad: I would have done things differently
Detroit's former top lawyer, Krystal Crittendon, may run for mayor
Credibility of ex-Kilpatrick friend Miller questioned
Michigan charter students show growth over traditional public school students, study finds
The Los Angeles Times
Analyst calls Gov.'s budget 'reasonable' but has concerns
To lock classroom doors or not?
The Chicago Tribune
Witness: Joliet slaying victim told 'you ain't going home tonight'
City seeks to settle cop misconduct cases for nearly $33 million
Panel: City retirees' health insurance too costly
Durbin touts ECC's required loan counseling program
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Two ex-officers say Atlanta police had arrest quotas
Atlanta school board considers own police force
Shooting in shopping plaza
CEO’s adviser avoids testifying in DeKalb corruption probe
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland NAACP selects new executive director
Gov. John Kasich's new state budget on the horizon; 'sweeping' tax reform planned
USA Today
Students say social media interferes with homework
Where each state stands on gun-control legislation
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