Today in Black History: The first postage stamp designed by a Black graphic artist, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of emancipation, was issued in 1963.
The New York Times
Editorial: No Banker Left Behind
Obama Rebukes Egypt’s Leaders, but Leverage Is Limited
Puzzle Awaits the Capital: How to Solve 3 Fiscal Rifts
$67 Million Awarded to Groups Helping With Health Law
School Standards’ Debut Is Rocky, and Critics Pounce
A City Borrows So Its Schools Open on Time
Florida: Sit-In Ends at Governor’s Office
Report Finds a City Incentive Is Not Producing Enough Affordable Housing
A Strategist Is Mourned by the Names He Mentored
New York City’s Jobless Rate Held Steady in July
With Burst of Energy, Thompson Tries to Escape His Opponents’ Shadow
The Christian Science Monitor
Obama falters in Gallup poll on economy: what that says about the recovery
Rep. Steve Stockman invites Obama rodeo clown to Texas. Why?
With US-made panels, White House goes solar ... again
One year after South African police shot striking miners, no official explanation
Mugabe victory brings wave of intimidation against women activists (+video)
The Star Ledger
NJ attorney general announces plan to combat surging violent and gun crime in Trenton
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack balks at city council presentation on crime
Christie rallies Republican leaders 'to win' and calls out N.J. teachers' union
N.J. ranks low in Baby Boomer obesity, study shows
Lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy contribute to N.J. jobs loss of nearly 12,000
Residents express anger, frustration at post-Sandy rebuilding to state lawmakers
The Detroit Free Press
Wayne County Prosecutor's Office investigating jail construction project; county cancels work contracts
Court: Michigan right-to-work law must cover unionized state employees
Feds award $2.5 million to help public with state insurance exchange
Judge agrees to delay Kwame Kilpatrick's sentencing until October
21 Detroit schools to offer community services 7 days a week
Philly.com
SRC suspends teacher seniority
FBI raids Philly Sheriff's Office, seizes records
Victims: Not 'stronger than the storm'
A stalemate over plans for empty eyesore
The Chicago Tribune
Daley won't seek Democratic endorsement for governor
Former Chicago comptroller indicted in Ohio
Illinois GOP's governor candidates make pitches at state fair
CTA reports $10.1 million deficit, vows no service cuts or price hikes
Chicago man accused in Zimbabwe scheme denies wrongdoing
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Obesity causes more U.S. deaths than once believed; study examines population differences
Ohio ethics panel passes on inquiry into John Kasich, JobsOhio and outside influence
House Republicans to again press for abortion ban tied to detection of fetal heartbeat
Defense for Councilman Zack Reed questions officers' actions during DUI stop
Ohio receives $3 million for health insurance outreach
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Victor Hill not guilty; will remain Clayton Sheriff
Applications accepted for Student Advisory Council
Judge handing off DeKalb grand jury report
The Los Angeles Times
Audit finds lack of oversight of Mental Health Services Act spending
Jerry Brown names new senior staff positions
Beverly Hills school district to review relationship with sports camp
10 California hospitals fined a total of $675,000
USA Today
Report: NSA spying broke privacy rules many times
Three sentenced in Brazil gang rape of American
Analysts: U.S. should rethink impartiality on Egypt
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