Today in Black History: Congress abolishes slavery with the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. The vote in the House is 121 to 24.
The New York Times
EDITORIAL: Political Power Needs to Be Used
On Immigration, Obama Assumes Upper Hand
Governor Appoints Ex-Aide to Fill Kerry’s Seat
Federal Rule Limits Aid to Families Who Can’t Afford Employers’ Health Coverage
In Reid's Tone, Hints at Senate's Path on Guns and Immigration
Gun Advocates Take Back Seat to Calls for Stricter Laws at Newtown Forum
Governor Issues Ultimatum in Teacher-Evaluation Fight
Retail Union Backs Quinn in Mayor Race
Ex-State Senator Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
The Christian Science Monitor
Behind the falling US birthrate: too much student debt to afford kids?
US economy turns south: Why many analysts see a blip, not a trend.
Gun control: inklings of a compromise in the Great Gun Debate (+video)
With 42 homicides, Chicago sees most violent January in 11 years
Answers to gun violence may lie in nonsmoking campaigns
The Star Ledger
Attorney General-drafted bill would strengthen N.J. child pornography laws
Republicans ask N.J. watchdog agency to investigate Buono campaign spending
N.J. Chief Justice announces tougher monitoring of legal guardians for elderly, disabled
Most N.J. charter school facilities outdated, analysis finds
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Charter schools commission holds first meeting since its rebirth
Cobb settlement could allow expansion at waste transfer site
Atlanta City Council to consider requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all public buildings and schools
The Detroit Free Press
Report on the well-being of state's children is a mixed bag
Earl Fisher Hood Sr.: Pioneer in Marines and as auto supplier
Federal judge: 350 juvenile lifers in Michigan have chance at parole
Report: Michigan children less likely to die before 20th birthday, but lack economic security
It's not illegal to be drunk in your home with a gun, Michigan appeals court rules
The Washington Post
Gabrielle Giffords: ‘Be bold. Be courageous.'
NRA chief: Gun owners will resist new laws
5 Senators to watch in Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing
Governor of Mass. picks former aide for U.S. Senate seat
Black delegates tempted by GOP’s Va. Senate map
D.C. Council member questions IG’s effectiveness
D.C. region ranks among worst nationally to buy foreclosures
The Chicago Tribune
Teen girl's killing ignites widespread outrage
6 wounded in overnight shootings
Study: 40% of Ill. residents lack sufficient savings
Ryan returns home to finish sentence under house arrest
Harris drops out of race for Jackson Jr. seat
Quinn delays $500 million borrowing in wake of state's bad credit rating
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O'Neill dissents from death penalty ruling
Ohio House may again debate divisive voter photo ID issue
Cuyahoga Executive Ed FitzGerald raises $234,000 in campaign cash
Cleveland council member Joe Cimperman tells of family mental illness in hopes of increasing funding in Cuyahoga County
The Los Angeles Times
Bell city clerk testifies signatures on documents were forged
L.A. City Council sends boardinghouse proposal back to committee
California restricts hiring after dual-paycheck revelations
GOP legislators propose California school districts arm teachers
USA Today
Chicago teen who performed at inauguration fatally shot
Obama: Immigration bill should be done this year
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