Today in Black History: Famed Negro League pitcher Leroy "Satchel" Paige died on this date in 1982.
The New York Times
President Talks of Better Days, but With an Asterisk
Vote in Senate Starts Talks on Extending Unemployment Benefits
Mass Arrests During ’04 Convention Leave Big Bill and Lingering Mystery
What’s the Matter With Kansas’ Schools?
Amid Accusations of Department Misconduct, Los Angeles Sheriff Will Step Down
De Blasio Fills Press Positions With Past Campaign Officials
Seeking Clues to Gangs and Crime, Detectives Monitor Internet Rap Videos
Bloomberg Failed to Meet 51% of Goals in His Last Fiscal Year in Office
The Christian Science Monitor
Chicago gun laws rolled back again: US judge strikes down ban on gun stores (+video)
Antismoking crusade has saved 8 million lives in 50 years, study says (+video)
Why unemployment benefits twist Republicans into knots (+video)
The Star Ledger
State denies Newark hires, announces a new audit of city finances
Newark's plan to hire 100 cops could be stalled by city budget woes, councilman says
Jersey City boy, 15, nabbed in shooting of Jersey City teen: cops
Camden Mayor Dana Redd takes oath, touts record on schools, safety and redevelopment
Bid specifications for public contracts are public records, N.J. appeals panel rules
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan Economic Outlook survey to be released today
Wayne County commissioners reject sheriff's request to shift $1.6M for OT pay
Man, 21, to spend decades in prison after killing girl, 12, over his mom's cell phone
Duggan to frustrated Detroiters: 'Give us six months' to make improvements
Michigan tax relief likely to lead lawmakers' agendas for 2014
Philly.com
Region lags as jobs improve elsewhere
Jhontue Ryals' tragedy-filled life ends at age 30
In rerun, DC47 keeps new president
Activists: Education funding debate likely to return to court
The Washington Post
Poverty, income inequality take center stage
NSA exploring alternatives to holding phone-log database
Jahi McMath case a tragedy of misunderstanding
The GOP’s midterm enthusiasm advantage, in two charts
10 things to watch in the 2014 Md. legislative session
Federal guidelines address discipline in nation’s schools
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago State sends 2nd salvo at faculty website
Origin of KKK fliers in Tinley Park a mystery
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Horseshoe Casino Cleveland grosses $18.2 million in December, its lowest full month since opening
Federal judge blocks new election law, orders state to allow minor-party primaries
CDC reports its top 5 health threats for 2014; HPV, superbugs on the list
College graduates increasingly working in low-wage or part-time jobs, study shows: Higher Education Roundup
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Lawsuit targets Georgia public defender office
The Los Angeles Times
Baca lost confidence of top aides ahead of decision
Schools to hold election to fill LaMotte seat
Two well-known candidates, so far, aspire to replace LaMotte
USA Today
Radel back at work after cocaine plea
Pro-Clinton super PAC raises $4 million in 2013
One in four adolescents meet physical-activity guidelines
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