Today in Black History: E. Frederic Morrow becomes the first Black to serve in the Executive Office of the President in 1955, appointed by President Eisenhower.
Coverge of the Trayvon Martin case in the Miami Herald
Screams came from Zimmerman, defense witnesses say
Federal mediator Thomas Battles serves as peacemaker in Sanford
The New York Times
Defending Law and Zeal in Push to Insure Millions
Democrats Plan Challenge to G.O.P.’s Filibuster Use
Judge Urges President to Address Prison Strike
At Navy Installation, Sexual Assault Prevention Begins at Boot Camp
Financial Crisis Just a Symptom of Detroit’s Woes
A Violent Weekend in Chicago Despite a Recent Trend of Decreasing Homicides
Trayvon Martin’s Father Says Screams on 911 Call Were His Son’s
Spitzer Quickly Hits Establishment Headwind
The Christian Science Monitor
Guantánamo: US judge condemns force-feeding, but declines detainees' appeal
'Sequester' at Pentagon: why furloughs may not be as harmful as predicted
Zimmerman trial: Close friends say it was Zimmerman who was screaming
Chicago erupts in gun violence: 74 people shot, 12 killed over July 4 weekend
Egypt: Violence increases pressure on Obama to 'pick sides'
The Star Ledger
Furloughs start for 10,000 N.J. defense workers
Poll finds Booker and Lonegan dominate party primaries for U.S. Senate
Christie wins endorsement of black ministers, who call for school vouchers
Union City mayor: Gov candidate Buono 'out of touch and clueless'
Lauryn Hill starts 3-month prison sentence
The Detroit Free Press
Tom Walsh: Will Detroit go bankrupt? Orr says the answer may already be in the cards
Closer to bankruptcy: Major insurer opposing Kevyn Orr's Detroit plan
Kevyn Orr directs Detroit City Council not to fill 2 vacancies
Protests erupt, Highland Park board member resigns over discarded history books
State superintendent urges moving many school services to county level
Criminal, civil actions against Pugh on hold; teen's emotional state a concern
The Washington Post
Dana Milbank: George W. Bush returns
Rick Perry's decision opens a clear path for Greg Abbott in governor's race
George Zimmerman trial continues to focus on 911 call
O’Malley touts new transportation spending in Prince George’s
McDonnell lawyer says children took minimal food from mansion
Officer accused of threatening Michelle Obama is cleared
Police find body believed to be that of missing child, 7
The Chicago Tribune
Fight over concealed carry raises political concerns for Democrats
McCarthy disappointed at violence over long Fourth of July weekend
Emanuel's $18 million garbage savings can't be verified, inspector general says
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio casinos, racinos all report revenue decreases in June
Chancellor University is closing, ending a 165-year higher education legacy
Anti-'Obamacare' commercial to start running in Ohio this week
Ohio to take new tack on solving social ills, enlisting private investors' assistance
The Los Angeles Times
30,000 prison inmates go on hunger strike
Mayor Eric Garcetti asks top city managers to reapply for their jobs
Alarm raised over possible release of man linked to 40 rapes
Senate supports non-citizens working polls in California
USA Today
Trayvon Martin's dad says he heard son's screams
Spitzer again makes New Yorkers ponder forgiveness
President Obama to discuss economy with Black Caucus
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Criminal charges add to Cherokee school board drama
Court agrees law clerks due millions in Fulton discrimination suit
Deal campaign raises $600,000 in six months
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