Today in Black History: Human rights activist Ella Baker is born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1903.
The New York Times
Tobacco Firms’ Strategy Limits Poorer Nations’ Smoking Laws
Tempers Flare as New Rules Put Strain on the Senate
Editorial: Finally, the Volcker Rule
Health Plans Urged to Extend Enrollment
Huckabee Open to Joining 2016 G.O.P. Presidential Field
Poll Finds Hope Is Running High for Next Mayor of New York City
Nassau Police Leader Resigns After Inquiry Into an Arrest
Schools Use Web Tools, and Data Is Seen at Risk
Educational Publisher’s Charity, Accused of Seeking Profits, Will Pay Millions
The Christian Science Monitor
Cracks in tea party front emerge in House vote on budget deal
Feds close 52 passenger bus lines during months-long safety probe
Obama's Syria policy is pretty much dead, and there are few good options
Has Paul Ryan hurt his 2016 presidential prospects? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Rowan University dorm drug raid nets four arrests, thousands of dollars in safe
Group: Minorities more likely to be rejected for Sandy aid
Federal judge declares 'JoJo' Giorgianni competent to stand trial in Trenton Mayor Tony Mack corruption case
Man who accused Paterson police of brutality in 2011 says investigators never called him
Judge rules state can't deny trade licenses to ex-cons who owe back child support
N.J. lawmakers want to study putting casino in the Meadowlands
The Detroit Free Press
Rochelle Riley: Meet another woman making GM smarter, more innovative, diverse
Detroit transfers vital records services to county
ICYMI: Blight elimination in Detroit could top $1B, final Packard Plant payment made
Judge's girlfriend gets 24 months' probation on DUI charge
Buena Vista Twp. clerk seeks copy of videotape of meeting where racial slur was made public
Mayor-elect Mike Duggan to meet with Obama on Friday
Philly.com
D.A. clears Tullytown police in Taser incident
Bar association chancellor-elect puts public education on agenda
Downingtown school ranks first in state performance scores
The Rev. James Benson; started Lawnside museum
The Washington Post
As House passes budget deal, Boehner criticizes tea party
The GOP mainstream strikes back
A year after Sandy Hook, a grass-roots push to prevent gun violence
Bob Dole honored for work in helping to feed the poor
IRS nominee promises charity theft probe
The D.C. suburbs dominate the list of wealthiest counties
O’Malley: Delay in exchange launch was briefly considered
Civil rights coalition asks Redskins to change name
McDonnell proposes $11 million for slavery heritage site
Brown proposes package of initiatives to boost career-ready education offerings
The Chicago Tribune
Gov. Quinn touts lower borrowing costs after pension overhaul
Emanuel fasts to back immigration overhaul
Dropped charges end saga for longtime inmate
Emanuel joins JPMorgan Chase's kickoff of urban job skills campaign
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rep. Jim Jordan blasted as insensitive hypocrite on gun law repeal bill by D.C. official
Cleveland Councilman Eugene Miller won't face criminal charges for changing voting address
Community colleges will develop honors programs and transfer agreements under new program: Higher Education Roundup
Opportunity Corridor falls short for neighborhoods, says group hosting public meetings this weekend
The Los Angeles Times
California population grows by 332,000 to 38.2 million
Expanded probe of L.A. County Sheriff's Department is sought
Successful state Senate candidates raise an average of $1 million
Delbert Tibbs' dies at 74: exonerated man's life defined by time on death row
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is latest campus to report meningitis case
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Atlanta COO leaving Reed administration
Report: Fulton violated state election rules
Lawmaker: Put MLK statue at Ga. statehouse
USA Today
One critical in quadruple stabbing outside Broncos' stadium
Ford hiring 5,000, launching 16 models in 2014
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