Today in Black History: Philosopher Alain Locke, the first Black Rhodes Scholar, was born on this date in Philadelphia in 1886.
The New York Times
Assad, Listing Demands, Uses Crisis to His Advantage
Boehner Seeking Democrats’ Help on Fiscal Talks
Making Administration’s Case, Kerry Finds Six Words That Spell Trouble
Tax Filings Hint at Extent of Koch Brothers’ Reach
After Mayoral Primaries, a Sharp Divide
Mayor Defends Record Amid Campaign Attacks
20% Turnout in New York Primaries
The Christian Science Monitor
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologizes for two decades of police torture (+video)
Race and class: New York mayoral contest's battleground (+video)
Africa's baby-boom: Population to double by mid-century
The Star Ledger
Christie remains ahead of Buono, but slips on handling of taxes
N.J. State Police trooper charged in alleged beating of rookie squad mate in Atlantic City
Gov. Christie announces pick for replacement of Bergen prosecutor
N.J. Senate gives final passage to revised corporate tax break bill
The Detroit Free Press
The Bing-Orr divide: Mayor frustrated by 'supposed partnership' of power
Snyder says announcement on re-election plans still months away
Poll: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder jumps ahead of likely Democratic opponent in 2014 race
Flint-area community passes ordinance to ban discrimination
Community leaders come together to brainstorm ways to help Detroit
Detroit mayoral candidates pick up more endorsements as race heats up
Philly.com
SEPTA could cut 9 rail lines, 1 subway
Budget crisis shutters libraries at 2 top schools
Philly's imperiled schools: The view from Central's robotics team
Princeton aims higher at achieving diversity
The Washington Post
Kerry: U.S. ready to strike if Syria deal not reached
Probe of D.C. businessman extends to Clinton’s ’08 run
$7B in gear U.S. sent to war in Afghanistan will not return
Democrats reject GOP efforts to delay or curtail funding for health-care law
Editorial: Redskins’ name needs to go
Gray vetoes ‘living wage’ bill, sets up final showdown with D.C. Council
Donated shards recall 1963 bombing tragedy
The Chicago Tribune
Cook County Jail's inmate population rising
Australians upset about McDonald's bring fight to Chicago
Quinn seeks removal of state torture panel director
Jesse White launches bid to seek re-election as secretary of state
Mayor: 'Sorry' for Burge era
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Public Power's dysfunction and bitter relationships illuminated in contentious emails between top administrators
Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor unveils plans to make Ohio courts more accessible for people who don't speak English
Lawyer, leader of Cleveland housing agency sentenced to one year in prison for tax evasion
Cleveland school construction plan will cost residents at least $167 million more to finish, new estimate says
Cleveland's older suburbs want more attention from Cuyahoga County
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Reed to disclose Falcons stadium developments
Life without parole for Brunswick baby killer
The Los Angeles Times
Girl, 12, found dead after bullies said 'kill yourself'
State passes bill to license more drivers who are here illegally
Maldonado's top advisors off campaign team as he weighs governor bid
USA Today
Report: Obama to tap Summers as next Fed boss
N.J. teen gets 17 years in prison for killing girl
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