Today in Black History: Dr. Charles Drew creates a pioneering blood bank in NYC in 1941. Today is the second day of Kwanzaa, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination).
The New York Times
New York City’s Police More Diverse, but Blacks Lag
New York Soon to Trail Florida in Population
With Health Law Cemented, G.O.P. Debates Next Move
Vista Workers Told Their U.S. Health Plan Fails Test
Policing the Projects of New York City, at a Hefty Price
The Christian Science Monitor
Shifting Obamacare deadlines are giving insurance industry fits
Why China is stepping up its presence in Detroit auto industry
US rescue operation in S. Sudan to test post-Benghazi Marine reaction force
UPS, FedEx delays turn white Christmas into 'wait' Christmas
The Star Ledger
90K in N.J. about to lose unemployment benefits
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's incarcerated brother claims kickbacks are on tap at Water Works
Legal groups push for time limit on bringing N.J. criminal cases to trial
Condition of Amiri Baraka, former N.J. poet laureate, said to be improving
Newark teen killed in Christmas shooting was an 'angel,' family says
The Detroit Free Press
Rochelle Riley: Science Center boss wants to be a part of Detroit's comeback
Detroit's retirement systems to challenge renegotiated swaps settlement with banks
Thousands still without power across Michigan; more snow, warmup coming
9 deputies reassigned to Wayne County jail to ease OT crisis
Philly.com
GWB letter: Smoking gun in Christie admin. scandal?
In South Philly, community policing helps cut shootings in half
Apartment building designed for homeless and low-income families
Phila. district joins field with own cyber school
The Washington Post
Hospice firms draining billions from Medicare
Obama signs defense law, calls it a ‘welcome step’ toward closing Guantanamo Bay prison
Where the 1.3M people losing unemployment aid this week live
Panel lets Postal Service raise stamp prices for 2 years
In Fairfax, students’ IB exam scores rise as AP scores dip
Can an elevated park unite residents split by the Anacostia?
The Chicago Tribune
Man charged in Christmas Eve crash that killed daughter
Concealed carry law a maze of possession rules
U. of I. tracking attempts to influence admissions
Few details on new gun-sale process
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio missing persons identification initiative determines woman's identity after 17 years
Tampering charge against president of company serving dozens of Northeast Ohio police departments dropped
University Hospitals announces merger with Parma and Elyria hospitals
The Los Angeles Times
State agency slow to protect public from toxic waste
BofA legal bills grow to staggering amount over mortgage fiasco
Ex-employee accuses lobbying firm of directing illegal contributions
UC forging ahead with cross-system online courses
USA Today
Cutoff in federal jobless aid looms Saturday
Obama wants to try Gitmo prisoners in U.S.
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