Today in Black History: In 1950 Dr. Ralph J. Bunche becomes the first Black awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Palestinian settlement.
The New York Times
Crowds Mass in S. Africa to Bid Farewell and Honor Mandela
Ex-Clinton Aide Expected to Join Obama
Health Care Exchange Is Vastly Improved, Users Say
Before the Battles and the Protests, the Chains
U.S. Charges 18 Sheriff’s Officers in Inquiry Into Misconduct at Los Angeles Jails
States Found to Shift Funds From Antismoking Efforts
Macy’s and Barneys Among Stores to Post Shoppers’ ‘Bill of Rights’
New York City Subpoenas Secret Tapes by Police Officer
New York State Hospital Data Exposes Big Markups, and Odd Bargains
The Christian Science Monitor
Mandela memorial: a national moment and a global who's who (+video)
Why tech giants are now uniting against US surveillance
Is Harry Reid fueling Senate's escalating 'arms war'? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Three other Rutgers players tell university they may also sue over Rice basketball scandal
Republican leader promises fight over bill that would ban employers from asking about criminal histories
Johnson & Johnson whistle blower details company's off-label Risperdal marketing scheme
New Jersey foreclosures continue, but number of homes in the pipeline falls
Bergen, Hudson and Essex counties now hot spots for respiratory virus
Newark education advocates to protest state policies and cuts in aid
The Detroit Free Press
Judge to decide restitution in Kilpatrick case
When will Detroit lights be fixed? For some, 2016
Ficano hires former sheriff Warren Evans to consult on jail relocation
15 arrested, 57 fires battled in East Lansing after MSU's win over Ohio State
Police, Michigan State offer $20K for info leading to arrests in post-OSU-game trouble
Philly.com
Philly schools rally targets Corbett
Talking problem police with Philly's top cop
The case for liberal arts colleges: teaching leadership, problem solving
The Washington Post
South Africans, world leaders bid Mandela farewell
Congress closes in on defense and budget deals
Congress closes in on defense and budget deals
AIDS advocates say drug coverage is inadequate
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Montgomery Council member Ervin resigns to head non-profit for working families
Gray finds unfriendly terrain in forum on education
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland's hospitals are ducking millions in taxes and should pay 'their fair share,' three groups say
Eric Kearney says he's had no discussions about stepping aside as Ed FitzGerald's running mate
Family of transgender woman found shot dead Friday left with questions; LGBT community meeting planned
Ohio launches website to help enroll applicants for newly expanded Medicaid program
ACLU sues state prisons for denying reporters' interviews with inmates convicted in prison riot
The Los Angeles Times
Prosecutors: 'wide scope of illegal conduct' by sheriff's deputies
Angela Spaccia convicted in Bell corruption scandal
California schools fear losing millions for low-income students
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Spelman president gets Carnegie award
USA Today
Obama, Dems make mark on second most powerful court
Obama: U.S. auto industry is back
Biden, WH pledge $100M for mental health services
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