Today in Black History: Scholar and diplomat Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, the first Black to win a Nobel Peace Prize, was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1904.
The New York Times
Washington Warily Takes On Housing Finance Shift
Bezos Brings Talk of Innovation at Post
Tapering of Stimulus Could Start as Soon as September, 2 Fed Presidents Hint
Sheriff to Face Hospital Executive in Detroit Mayoral Runoff
Court Rules Bruno May Face Fraud Charges
Many Mayoral Candidates Have Been What Bloomberg Is Not: Close to Cuomo
Bloomberg Sees Higher Costs in a Union-Friendly Mayor
Elections to Be Easier for Voters With an App
The Christian Science Monitor
Washington Post sale a sign respected brands will matter, even online
Washington Post sold to Jeff Bezos: End of old media or new hope?
Africans now say Mugabe election in Zimbabwe 'free' but not 'fair'
The Star Ledger
Group says spill at Kearny chemical plant could put 1 million people in danger
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley to campaign with Booker in New Jersey
Sweeney proposes bill to study radically different tuition model
Man toting assault rifle on Newark street arrested, 2 others face drugs, weapons charges
The Detroit Free Press
Napoleon, Duggan appear headed for November showdown for Detroit mayor amid flood of write-ins
Tom Walsh: Now it's time for specifics in mayoral race
Stephen Henderson: The top 2 have more to prove in fall mayoral campaign
Coalition releases scorecard, gives thumbs up to 51 Detroit schools
Gov. Snyder declares financial emergency in Pontiac schools amid $38M deficit
Philly.com
Common Pleas judge given lifetime ban
Outrage simmers on anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
City officials: No new $$$ for schools
The Washington Post
How the unthinkable became reality
Bezos could transform the newspaper industry
The race is on to define Hillary Clinton
In New York, struggling in the shadow of ‘Carlos Danger’
Governor’s race in Va. dripping with venom
Prince George’s school board boosts sports programs
U-Va. to scale back financial aid for low-income students
Chicago Tribune
2nd RTA board member in a week resigns
Rush blames racist reporting for Metra flyover scandal
Quinn signs bills targeting domestic violence
CPS cuts back on mandated assessment tests
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
More extra-long buses on busy routes expected in Greater Cleveland
Watchdog group accuses Forest City Enterprises of profiteering at taxpayer expense
The Los Angeles Times
Gov. struggles to win support for water plan
Ruling puts release of inmates in California a step closer
L.A.'s is among districts exempt from No Child Left Behind rules
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
$19.5 million deal lands stadium church
Jury almost seated in Victor Hill case
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