Today in Black History: Joseph L. Searles becomes the first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1970.
The New York Times
Editorial: Making College Pay
Blow: Thomas Speaks ... Blindly About Race
Over 1 Million Added to Rolls of Health Plan
Left and Right Object to I.R.S. Plan to Restrict Nonprofits’ Political Activity
Comcast Set to Acquire Time Warner Cable for $45 Billion
Nagin Guilty of 20 Counts of Bribery and Fraud
Arrest Inquiry by de Blasio Stirs Some Debate
With His First Budget, de Blasio Hews to Familiar Campaign Themes
The Christian Science Monitor
Conviction of ex-mayor Ray Nagin: Does it signal new era for New Orleans? (+video)
Obamacare: 3.3 million enrollees, but surge needed to hit target (+video)
Michael Dunn murder trial: Online, a more 'thug'-oriented defense
Is the old Chris Christie back? As chair for GOP governors, he rakes in funds. (+video)
The Star Ledger
Newark pit bull attack: Neighbor saves boy from 'horrifying' mauling, father arrested
Newark mayor's race: Baraka-Jeffries showdown is set as Ramos, Sharif drop out
Foreclosure activity spikes in NJ after the holidays
NJ Supreme Court extends time for prosecuting cons and money laundering
New bridge scandal subpoenas seek records related to Chris Christie, ARC tunnel and more
The Detroit Free Press
Forget tax cuts — fix our schools and our roads, Michiganders say
Judge to rule in Detroit mother's police standoff case
Working streetlights coming to Detroit sooner: Check out the new plan
Taxpayers covered more than $1.1M in legal bills for Kwame Kilpatrick, his dad
Bill would cap number of schools in Education Achievement Authority at 50
Philly.com
Low-cost dental care is supported in Chester County
Redd and others talk positive on Camden
The Washington Post
Health exchanges exceed targets for first time
Amid drama, bill to suspend debt limit passes
Obama begins fresh effort on minimum wage
Union launches campaign to boost federal workers’ image
Backlash threatens IRS rules for politically active groups
College Park decreases age limit for public office to 18
Marion Barry returns to hospital, raising health concerns among friends and colleagues
The Chicago Tribune
Boy, 14, killed in drive-by: 'My baby was coming home'
Chicago foreclosures down 35% from a year ago
Police: 5 hurt, including gunman, in shooting at senior social club
Illinois posts another solid month for Obamacare sign-ups
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams built reputation as responsive, cool and collected as commander
Tryouts for Bard "early college" program make students fall in love with the school
Obamacare enrollment in Ohio presents an age and health challenge, new data show
Cuyahoga County prosecutor Tim McGinty to announce heroin awareness campaign
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. could owe millions for ban on trash drivers' naps
Animosity between head of AIDS group, L.A. County supervisor emerges
Extension of deadline on prison crowding looks like a win-win
USA Today
Cable TV customers can't get no satisfaction
Issa finds good money in investigating Obama
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