Today in Black History: President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation ending slavery in the District of Columbia on this date in 1862.
The New York Times
Bombs at Marathon Leave 3 Dead and More Than 100 Hurt
Op-Ed: Dr. King’s Righteous Fury
Justices Refuse Case on Gun Law in New York
Senators, Seeking Support, Weigh Revisions to Background Check Bill
Pope Upholds Reprimand of American Nuns’ Group
U.S. Practiced Torture After 9/11, Nonpartisan Review Concludes
Strategists Assess How a Weiner Candidacy Would Shake Up the Race for Mayor
The Christian Science Monitor
Boston Marathon bombings: What could the motives have been?
Supreme Court to hear child custody fight; at crux is law on tribal rights
States drop GED: At $120 a pop, some say test is just too expensive
To reinvigorate Republican Party, tea party takes page from Occupy
Global defense spending dips for first time in 15 years
The Star Ledger
Trenton councilwoman asks Gov. Chris Christie for help after shooting near city playground
N.J. Senate Democrats delay introduction of gun control bills
Suspect in mugging of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James pleads not guilty
Poll finds coaching scandal gives Rutgers recognition it does not want
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta council puts brakes on plan to install cameras in city vehicles
The Detroit Free Press
$400,000 more found in Ferguson accounts
White worker sues Flint hospital for discrimination
Michigan House Democrats introduce bills to roll back tax changes
Michigan finds 3,500 lottery winners get public assistance
The Chicago Tribune
Teachers union to seek ouster of mayor, other officials
Quinn, Madigan hint ruling in N.Y. case could lead to strict concealed carry limits for Illinois
Lawyers say waivers can't block suits over child injuries
The Washington Post
Senators to unveil path to citizenship
Public supports tighter gun laws, immigration reform
Herman Cain returns to spotlight with American Black Conservatives group
Poll: Public favors state over federal government
House votes to crack down on tax-delinquent contractors, not individuals
Md. House speaker floats possible tax cut
The Los Angeles Times
LAUSD board to weigh faster investigation of teachers
California panel advances bills targeting prescription drug abuse
L.A. school reform effort draws diverse group of wealthy donors
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland City Council President Martin J. Sweeney accused of gerrymandering to protect Councilman Eugene Miller from challenger
Kasich's income-tax plan would save taxpayers more than House proposal
Cuyahoga County Charter Review Commission to hold meetings
Democrat David Pepper launches campaign to unseat Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
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