Today in Black History: Andrew Young, former Member of Congress from Atlanta, is appointed Ambassador to the United Nations by President Jimmy Carter in 1976.
The New York Times
Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce New Laws on Gun Control
Editorial: Medicaid Outpaces Private Plans
G.O.P. Firebrands Tone Down Their Message and Run Again
Solving the Shortage in Primary Care Doctors
Obama Tells New Mayors He’ll Help Fight Inequality
Shuffling Staff, Obama Strives for a Recharge After a Tough Fifth Year
In Public Housing, Units Languish in Limbo
Going Out With Building Boom, Mayor Pushes Billions in Projects
The Christian Science Monitor
Obama now losing a key constituency: younger voters
A year after Newtown shootings, America is at crossroads on guns
Colorado school shooting: Armed guards the answer?
Rise of the left and the backlash: How big a deal?
The Star Ledger
30-year-old Hudson County man shot at Short Hills mall dies, authorities say
Shooting leaves one dead in Newark's South Ward
PSE&G and consumer advocates remain far apart over utility's $3.9B grid-hardening plan
Retirements sweep through N.J. State Police top brass at historic rate, raising concern
The Detroit Free Press
MSU legend Mateen Cleaves helps give gifts to 1,000 Michigan families
How did the Michigan Legislature do this year? A look back at 2013
New Arab-American mural reflects changing diversity of Hamtramck
Nelson Mandela's legacy recalled at Detroit tribute
When Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr leaves, state may use new form of control
Rochelle Riley: Education program helps kids dream for more, aim higher
Philly.com
Violent-crimes-fugitive task force in Philly marks 30 years
Philly on track for fewest homicides since 1967
Owners pressed for faster demolition before fatal collapse
A union push to organize college adjuncts
Camden High, on 'needs help' list, still awaits repairs
The Washington Post
In Senate, few hopes for a productive 2014
Cuts for military retirees costs GOP support for budget deal
Colo. shooter carried machete, three incendiary devices
The post-Newtown change you haven’t heard about
The media don’t care about gun control anymore
How the filibuster has helped create income inequality
Prince George’s schools charge PTAs that use buildings
Virginia attorney general recount begins Monday
The Chicago Tribune
State-funded preschool programs shrinking
No release for convict in contested case
Blagojevich's appeal argued amid heated exchanges
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Police: recent slayings of transgender women are 'crimes of hate'
Missing 9-year-old girl found dead in garbage bin in Wayne County
Cuyahoga County may resurrect contracting advantage for minority and women-owned businesses
County elections officials split on merits of Ohio's early-voting system
Many Ohio third graders need to improve their reading skills or the state will make them repeat third grade, fall test results show
Ohio City Incorporated to offer matching funds for neighborhood residents' home safety upgrades
The Los Angeles Times
Gun reform groups unite in L.A. to remember Sandy Hook tragedy
Garcetti joins mayors at White House meeting with President Obama
California population grows by 332,000 to 38.2 million
USA Today
30 mass killings, 137 victims: A typical year
Victim of Colorado school shooting clinging to life
Hillary Clinton may affect campaigns far ahead of 2016
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Morris Brown close to settling debt
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