Today in Black History: African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela is released from prison in South Africa after 27 years on this date in 1990.
The New York Times
Obama Extends Health Law Delay for Some Employers
Fed Chief, Pledging Continuity, Sees Economy Gaining
House Republicans Seek to Trade Debt Deal for Repeal on Military Pensions
Democrats Have Christie ‘Buyer’s Remorse,’ Buono Says
Philadelphia School Chief Faces Down Budget Cuts and Crises
Jury Weighs Whether Former Mayor Tried to Help New Orleans or Himself
Chief of Harlem Children’s Program Will Step Aside
Suit Will Seek State Money Promised to Schools in 2007
18 New Subpoenas Authorized in Lane Closing Inquiry
The Christian Science Monitor
Holder orders Justice Dept. to recognize same-sex couples: what that means
'The Hillary Papers': Is Clinton's past a political danger?
Kenya slides toward authoritarianism
The Star Ledger
State panel issues subpoenas, sets up possible courtroom showdown
Christie hits Chicago as Dems follow, GOP candidates stay away
Education Commissioner Cerf stepping down at end of month, report says
Editorial: Casinos won't end poverty in Camden
The fight to oust convicted Trenton Mayor Tony Mack begins as state AG goes to court
The Detroit Free Press
Cases advance in rowdy MSU celebration
DPS offers incentives to make sure students show up for count day
Wayne County sheriff's office disbands unit overseeing juveniles on electronic tethers
Detroit expected to file bankruptcy restructuring plan next week
Nancy Kaffer: Latest Republican bout of hate speech not doing party any favors
Philly.com
Back to prison for ex-con who wrote a how-to crime book
Preschool programs badly lagging in Pa. suburbs
Ex-charter school head sentenced to 3 years in prison
The Washington Post
Obama delays a health-law mandate again
A discredited 4-Pinocchio Obamacare claim pops up again
Obama to launch major new effort on young men of color
Lawmakers don’t back formal action on Redskins name
80,000 people protested in NC this weekend. Here’s why.
Howard U. makes Peace Corps top college list
City terminates contract to build housing off Georgia Ave.
The Chicago Tribune
Blagojevich fundraiser gets 2 years for paying bribes
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland firefighters ask the city to return to work after pleading to minor charges in shift-trading case
Cleveland-area administrators voice opinions, concerns about Third Grade Reading Guarantee
Cleveland's Investment Schools: District is sharing mixed mid-year progress reports this week
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Quick shutdown of Atlanta schools avoids risk of snowjam repeat
Moral Monday protesters arrested
20-year-old Atlanta woman reported missing
The Los Angeles Times
Sophisticated but low-tech power grid attack baffles authorities
Racist, sexist fliers sent to USC and UCLA spark investigations
Holder calls for repeal of laws restricting voting by former prisoners
Gov. Jerry Brown wins two more years to reduce prison crowding
USA Today
Holder: Change laws to let ex-convicts vote
Can clergy regain respect? Column
20 exposed to incurable brain disease in N.C. hospital
Teens feeling stressed, and many not managing it well
Newspaper staffers read mean comments from readers
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