Today in Black History: Writer and social critic Alice Dunbar Nelson was born in 1875 and helped shaped the Harlem Renaissance.
The New York Times
N.J. Supreme Court Restricts Searches of Phone Data
Education Proposal in House Could Replace ‘No Child’ Act
Senate Panel Clears Way for Floor Vote on F.B.I. Director Pick
I.R.S. Investigator to Reopen Inquiry Into Applications
Billions in Debt, Detroit Tumbles Into Insolvency
Jobless Rate in New York City Rose Slightly in June
Quinn Pitches Herself as Champion for Middle Class
The Christian Science Monitor
Detroit bankruptcy: Governor authorizes filing, declaring 'no viable alternative'
Should Congress restore key part of Voting Rights Act? House hears both sides.
The Monitor's View: Why Holder's probe of 'stand your ground' laws stands out
Feds target 'stand your ground' laws, but what can they do?
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit files thousands of documents in bankruptcy, lists 100,000 creditors
Detroit's bankruptcy and its sweeping impact: What we know so far
Tom Walsh: Auto czar Steven Rattner says the GM, Chrysler bankruptcy much easier than Detroit's
Detroit's 20 largest unsecured creditors
Rochelle Riley: Bankruptcy a chance for Detroit to begin anew
Detroit union leaders call bankruptcy filing premature, say they were trying to negotiate
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta rallies protest Zimmerman verdict
Thousands expected for Trayvon Martin rally
Glory': Civil War fight by black troops recalled
New Cobb school board chairman faces contentious issues
Judge upholds stay of Hill’s execution
The Chicago Tribune
CPS: More layoffs coming
Thousands spent on lighting at shuttered schools, district wants investors to pay up
Chicago's bond rating takes a big hit
First lady endorses youth mentoring program
City, county broaden assault weapons bans
The Washington Post
Top state officials balk at defending laws they deem unconstitutional
Middle class still left behind in U.S. economic recovery, data show
Robinson: Why Obama should be quiet about race
IRS inspector general Russell George was a Democrat
Would Obama consider Ray Kelly for Homeland Security amid stop-and-frisk controversy?
Ted Cruz shows tea party has no interest in restoring Voting Rights Act
Slaying of witness reveals security woes at Md. jail
Probe of Mayor Gray’s 2010 race may take longer
Attack on boy’s lemonade stand investigated as possible hate crime
Probe looking into whether Virgnina first lady got free dental work
The Star Ledger
Feds: Former Trenton developer skimmed money to pay for Florida condo, daughter's wedding
Black-on-black murders should incite uproar, judge in Somerville says at gang sentencing
Editorial: N.J. school free lunch fraud exposes oversight problem, but program remains important
Hackensack study leads to new drug for rare, deadly cancer
Somerset's only Planned Parenthood tells clients it's closing
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
State panel approves Holocaust memorial for Ohio's Capitol Square
Ohio ranked second in nation for most jobs lost in June: state's unemployment rate up to 7.2%
The Los Angeles Times
Napolitano confirmed by regents as head of UC system
Four inmates on hunger strike require medical attention
California lawmakers urge boycott of Florida over Zimmerman verdict
UC to pay $4.5 million to settle racial discrimination suit
USA Today
Justice Dept. places hold on Trayvon Martin evidence
Sharpton at Martin service: 'We've not lost our nerve'
Detroit: How the Motor City went bust
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