Today in Black History: Mezzo-soprano 0pera star Shirley Verrett makes her New York City Opera debut in 1958.
The New York Times
Kochs’ Group Has Big Ambitions in Small Elections
Under Health Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies
Romney Sees Christie as Potential G.O.P. Savior in ’16
Poverty in America Is Mainstream
Blow: Court Fight
Krugman: A War on the Poor
Colorado Is Asking Taxpayers for $1 Billion to Help Schools
Next Hurdle for Republicans: Immigration
Supporter’s Caustic Remark Spices Up Mayoral Campaign’s Final Days
Top 2 Candidates Vow to Make City Hall More Faith-Friendly
The Christian Science Monitor
Apartheid's legacy on land and farms is slow to fade in South Africa
President Obama used to be a popular guy. Now, not so much. (+video)
Fixing haywire HealthCare.gov is just one hurdle for Obamacare
Pope Francis: Is the people's pontiff a revolutionary? (+video)
Ouster of 'Bishop of Bling' puts heat on wealthy German Catholic Church
The Star Ledger
Two polls show Gov. Christie with strong lead over Barbara Buono
N.J. ballot question tying minimum wage increases to constitution sparks expensive battle
At Paterson rally, Buono says Christie 'believes in disenfranchising people'
Chris Christie argues with public school teacher during Somers Point campaign stop
Trenton middle schools add extracurricular activities to engage students
The Detroit Free Press
Mike Duggan, Benny Napoleon make final push for voters at churches
Free Press endorsements: Detroit's mayoral, council, clerk elections
Where they stand: Mike Duggan vs. Benny Napoleon on Detroit and regional issues
Gov. Snyder, Mayor Bing to announce public safety initiative
Study: 1 in 3 kids has necessary skills to thrive as adults
Metro Detroit school bond proposals focusing on keeping kids safe
Philly.com
Corbett's legal bills total $6.4M, and rising
SEPTA chief embraces the new
Phila. schools rehire 80 laid-off counselors
The bureaucracy of poverty
5 policy areas addressed in anti-poverty plan
Experts: Poverty not easily fixed
City wellness effort cuts pounds, health care costs for workers
The Washington Post
Backlash grows over higher costs under health law
Congressman fights to defend law
Food stamp cuts will hurt, poor and advocates say
Cuccinelli’s campaign serves as warning to rising GOP stars
Prince William is bellwether for Va. politics
Children from poor families lag in cognitive development
Takoma Park’s 16- and 17-year-old voters will make history
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Federal suit challenges Georgia ‘stand your ground law’
The Chicago Tribune
Nonprofit brings warmth to CHA children
Year Up gives young adults leg up in job market
Illinois, ACT differ on college-readiness figures
Federal cuts hit Chicago's Head Start
Jesse Jackson Jr. gets projected prison release date
Top cop: No need to hire more Chicago officers
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Shipping containers at center of new retail strategy for downtown Cleveland's Warehouse District
Ohio State's $50 million investment in Mark Kvamme came despite concerns from top officials
East Side Catholic church won't join other churches seeking higher standards at charter school leasing old parish school building
Ohio to spend $120 million over three years to help counties, communities with bridge upkeep
The Los Angeles Times
Obama unable to govern like he campaigns
Tough drug sentences apply unequal justice
Union coalition joins SEIU local in healthcare fight with L.A. County
Supt. Deasy's style could make or break his legacy in L.A. Unified
USA Today
For S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, 'it's been a long year'
'Game Change' sequel offers surprising revelations about Obama
Navy secrets bought with prostitutes, bribes
Food stamp cuts create high demand for food bank supplies
Mom: Freeze position inappropriate for kids
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