Today in Black History: On this date in 1992 riots erupt in Los Angeles over the verdict in the trial of police videotaped beating motorist Rodney King.
The New York Times
Online Sales Tax Mandate Divides G.O.P. Lawmakers
Editorial: Sexual Assaults in the Military
History Aside, Jockey Is Just Out to Win
Op-ED: The Urban Fire Next Time
Obama to Nominate Charlotte Mayor to Transportation Post
Obama and G.O.P. Spar Over Direction of Cuts
Off the Charts: Median Pay in U.S. Is Stagnant, but Low-Paid Workers Lose
Young Inmates Find a Voice Through Short Films
The Christian Science Monitor
Boston bombing reveals a new American maturity toward insecurity
With Planned Parenthood speech, Obama jumps into abortion debate
Civic Accelerator boosts young businesses who want to do good
White House correspondents' after-dinner jokes: Best zingers from the 'nerd prom'
The Star Ledger
N.J.'s auto insurance rates, already highest in U.S., keep rising
Buono picks Watson Coleman as campaign chair
Analysis: Increased African-American vote crucial for elections over next decade
Essex Prosecutor's Office debuts video, website resources for victims
The Detroit Free Press
Community court gives offenders a chance to do good
NAACP Freedom Fund dinner attracts thousands
Kids put at risk for lead poisoning as programs cut
How lead poisons: A look at lead's effects on children and adults
Rochelle Riley wins award for local interest column
Judge Damon Keith to be honored with Medallion of Merit
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Racial mix of Fulton’s workforce way off from county population
Minister settles lawsuit with Johnston family, takes on lawyers
The Washington Post
Defense cuts pose economic conundrum for the left
Panel pushes to expand wiretaps for online activity
Personal ties could hold key to Obama’s agenda
Charlotte mayor is Obama’s pick for Transportation Dept., official says
New conservative lobbying push for gay marriage
Md., Va. per-student preschool funding declines
Former D.C. administrator Bobb said to be weighing mayoral run next year
D.C. summer school by invitation only
The Chicago Tribune
Authorities: Mom joins adult son, teen daughter in beating of man
Baseball forfeiture not race-related, principal says
City offers compromise on exemptions for nonprofits' water bill
New sponsor of bill to reform election panels raises eyebrows
Bill would expand tax incentive for hiring ex-offenders
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Nina Turner rides MSNBC coattails, drives fiery message while traveling Ohio campaign trail
Cleveland's public utilities Director Paul Bender: redeemer of dysfunctional systems
The Los Angeles Times
Assembly panel OKs bill to boost Calif. minimum wage
After Dorner, other fired cops want reviews
'Super PACs' negate spending limits in L.A. mayor's race
L.A. Unified fight focuses on breakfast program
USA Today
Obama Cabinet pick could dull diversity criticism
In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites
Sherri Shepherd says diabetes may have saved her life
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