Today in Black History: By an Act of Congress in 1866, the Army created two cavalry and four infantry regiments for "colored" men, including the Buffalo Soldiers.
Coverage of the Trayvon Martin case in the Miami Herald
Both sides claim victory from Miami teen’s testimony in George Zimmerman murder trial
The New York Times
Chief Justice Roberts Plays a Long Game on Supreme Court
Senate, 68 to 32, Passes Overhaul for Immigration
Obama Looks to History and Future in Senegal
A Bill Allowing More Foreign Workers Stirs a Tech Debate
Finance Committee Asks Senators to Start Tax Reform Process
Mayor’s Office Moves to Undo Bill Aimed at Police Profiling
As Minority Officials Are Caught Up in Scandals, Some See a Conspiracy
City Council Hears Plea From Fast-Food Workers
Hotel Union Endorses Quinn in Mayor’s Race
The Christian Science Monitor
Nelson Mandela and the qualities 'within easy reach of every soul'
On first day in Africa, Obama calls Mandela a 'hero for the world'
Goree Island: Obama visits site of transatlantic slave trade
With Africa's eyes on Obama trip, a continent takes stock of its progress
Supreme Court, in Voting Rights Act follow-up, wipes out key Texas rulings
Trayvon Martin case: Prosecution's star witness proves to be a challenge (+video)
The Star Ledger
Indicted Trenton mayor indicates he'll run again, thinks he'll be re-elected 'overwhelmingly'
Christie picks up more endorsements from labor unions
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora frustrated by lackadaisical timeline for Trenton Central High renovations
N.J. Senate and Assembly postpone vote on bill to eliminate Rutgers Board of Trustees
N.J. Legislature passes resolution claiming civil service changes violate state constitution
The Detroit Free Press
James Craig: Detroit's new chief protector aims to reduce violence, improve morale
Rochelle Riley: Detroiters, tired of politics, want to be involved in city's solutions
Kevyn Orr strips absent Charles Pugh of city salary, powers; his car turns up at City Hall
Kevyn Orr: City to get out of lighting, transfer service to DTE
Detroit to expand community policing program after decline in home invasions
The Washington Post
A conservative Supreme Court swerves to avoid easy definition
IRS watchdog defends report on conservative groups
Senate passes immigration bill 68 to 32
The Supreme Court's post-racial fantasy
Nelson Mandela's history with U.S. presidents -- in 10 images and videos
My climb out of poverty wouldn't be possible today
The Chicago Tribune
No pension compromise in sight as special committee begins work
Concealed carry amendatory veto likely, Lisa Madigan says
Palatine takes on bullying with movie and dialogue
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Parents of FAMU hazing victim criticize decision to reinstate band
Atlanta school board votes for smaller class sizes
Cobb, Gwinnett immigration enforcement programs to continue
Victor Hill won’t object to judge in his racketeering trial
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio budget approved by legislature, moves to governor for signature
Maureen O'Connor: Make Ohio judicial elections more prominent
Judge orders United Way of Greater Cleveland to reserve $50,000 for the victims, families of the students killed in Chardon High shooting
Ohio's weekly pay and wage growth below the national average
The Los Angeles Times
Gov. Jerry Brown signs budget with few changes — or complaints
Antonio Villaraigosa leaves his mark on L.A. schools
USA Today
Trayvon Martin's friend: Encounter was racially charged
Judge orders Ohio village's speed cameras seized
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