Today in Black History: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed on August 6, fueling Black voter participation and the election of Blacks to public office.
The New York Times
Chicago Sees ‘Dark Cloud’ of Pension Crisis Drawing Near
Celebrated Texas State Senator Says Bid for Governor Is Possible
3 Shot Dead at Pa. Town Meeting; Shooter Tackled
Moving Lock, Stock and Barrel
Colorado: Referendum Sought to Raise Taxes for Schools Overhaul
Dying Lawyer Asks Judge to Free Her From Prison
The Christian Science Monitor
Rocky's law: Illinois schools to carry catastrophic insurance for athletes
Too mentally ill for death? Florida executes man who lost Supreme Court appeal.
Poll: Chris Christie, Hillary Clinton are America's 'hottest politicians'
The Star Ledger
All four Democratic U.S. Senate candidates debate in Montclair
Mother of schoolyard slaying victim finds 'new beginning' with ceremony in Newark
$4.2M red-light camera settlement could be split among 500K drivers
Editorial: Gov. Christie's shamless $2M self-promotion
4 shot in Montclair; injuries not life-threatening
The Detroit Free Press
Decision day for Detroiters: Which 2 mayoral candidates will battle in November?
It's primary election day! Get the info you need: What to know for Aug. 6
Detroit retirees march at City Hall, demand apology for Kevyn Orr's 'dumb, lazy, happy' comment
Fate of McCree in misconduct case in hands of judicial commission
Dollar store killings uncover a flaw in sex-offender registry
The Washington Post
An era to end as Post is sold
A family synonymous with The Post
Bezos known for patience, focus on detail in ventures
Can Bezos fix the business model?
‘Bolster’ black boys, but don’t forget about black girls
Study: Online gun buyers escaping background checks
Five reasons you should care about the Detroit mayor's race
Cory Booker's free pass
Attack on corrections officer is latest crisis for Maryland prisons
Philly.com
Nutter denounces continued racial strife
DRPA raises improper, official says
School advocates push for sales-tax extension
Will Philly host the 2016 Democratic National Convention?
A Camden judge speaks out: The criminal toll of joblessness
The Chicago Tribune
Jackson campaign misses another federal report deadline
Three new teen driving bills signed into law
Quinn wants panel to look at RTA, vague on details
New law helps Illinois prosecutors target child predators
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Jury selection starts in Victor Hill trial
Georgia Attorney General says SACS should be more transparent
Atlanta turns to online classes to boost graduation rates
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Five communities heading to the polls today in last election subject to Ohio's old tax laws
Ohio school districts to include home-schooled, private-school students in extracurricular activities
Sens. Nina Turner, Capri Cafaro call for action on bill to eliminate Ohio's statute of limitations on rape
Ohio won't promote Obama health plan, so advocates, politicians say they will
The Los Angeles Times
Prison policy is a wild card on Legislature's long to-do list
Top Democrat considering bill to end transit workers' right to strike
L.A. teachers give their new iPads a test drive
USA Today
Man kills 3 at Pa. meeting over feud with town
1.35 million youths a year have serious sports injuries
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