Today in Black History: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is founded in 1915 by noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
The New York Times
Obama Tests Limits of Power in Syrian Conflict
Obama’s Battle for Syria Votes, Taut and Uphill
White House Adds Arab Support as It and Assad Use TV to Press Their Cases
In a More Diverse City, a More Diverse Slate of Mayoral Candidates
President of N.A.A.C.P. to Step Down
Desegregation and the Public Schools
Two Candidates for Brooklyn Prosecutor, Two Cases That Divided City
Democratic Candidates Urge Supporters to Push Voters to the Polls
The Christian Science Monitor
5 lessons of the Great Recession
107-year-old man killed in gun battle with SWAT team (+video)
As Arizona woman exits prison pending retrial, questions about confessions
Montana judge behind lenient rape sentence sparks new outrage (+video)
The Star Ledger
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack says he will veto 'Safe Passage' ordinance
Report: N.J. school will deny students meals if they have no money
From guns to gay marriage, N.J. Supreme Court could hear trove of major cases
'Scandal' actress Kerry Washington endorses Buono for governor
Statewide fugitive surrender program to be held in Jersey City; info session Sept. 16
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan delegation divided on U.S.-led response to Syrian situation
Number of women in Michigan Legislature at 20-year low
Nearly $1 billion in bonuses paid from ailing Detroit pension fund
The truth about Detroit: Rush Limbaugh's top Detroit distortions
Philly.com
School opens, bringing a grim, new reality
New Camden superintendent optimistic about challenge
Poverty hitting 50-year highs in N.J.
The Chicago Tribune
Emanuel to pick outspoken ex-alderman for Metra board
Court allows appeal of murder conviction to advance
CPS to count enrollment this year on 10th day, not 20th
City sues 2 businessmen over bogus minority subcontracts
City set to pay nearly $2 million for firefighter lawsuit
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Delays in sentencing Kelley, Pumper and other County Corruption defendants troubles lawyers
Oberlin's law on firearms in parks makes city a target for gun litigation
Petition for Medicaid expansion could pack clout, prompt legislators to act
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's big ideas, Part 5: LED lights, no-bid contract
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta Catholic church calls for immigration overhaul
The Los Angeles Times
Deasy: speedy revamp of student tests 'troubling'
Long-term inmates — and prison culture — move into county jails
Lawmakers to weigh about 400 bills in session's last week
Legislature stepping away from drug war
USA Today
Assad gives Charlie Rose an interview in Damascus
Kerry to Assad: Turn over chemical weapons to prevent strikes
Some clips might require your registering for the paper's website. Sites like The Chicago Tribune are free while The New York Times and others have a pay wall that will allow you to see a specific number of articles per month for free and require a paid subscription for further reading.
