Today in Black History: Richard Allen becomes the first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church on this date in 1816.
The New York Times
For Comcast, Industry Shifts May Aid Its Takeover Bid
Comcast Adds Another Piece in Media Plan
Editorial: If a Cable Giant Becomes Bigger
Robert E. Cooke, a Creator of Head Start, Dies at 93
States Struggle to Add Latinos to Health Rolls
One-Fifth of New Enrollees Under Health Care Law Fail to Pay First Premium
Federal Agency and New York State Are in Accord Over $8 Billion Medicaid Waiver
For Mayor, Keeping Schools Open Brings Another Headache
De Blasio Defends Call to Police About Supporter’s Arrest
The Christian Science Monitor
Chris Christie's not-so-bad week: Bridge-gate looming less large
Gay marriage: Virginia ruling is third against state bans in three months
Will Obama's 'climate resilience fund' help cope with global warming?
Snow wallops Valentine's Day: How much is weather harming US economy?
The Star Ledger
Union ads question political ties between Christie adviser and Saint Mary's Hospital buyer
Poll: Is the Christie bridge scandal committee reaching too far with new subpoenas?
How do NJ's Obamacare numbers compare to other states? Check these stats
Child care union, Christie administration reach contract with 2.25 percent raise
The Detroit Free Press
Kilpatrick pal Bobby Ferguson found not guilty on gun charges; still imprisoned for corruption
Former Wayne County official gets 57 months in prison in corruption case
Lansing tribal casino fight heads to the U.S. Supreme Court
Snyder leads in governor's race, Land stronger in run for U.S. Senate, poll shows
Philly.com
Medical report: Teen's testicle wasn't ruptured
Study finds grocery hasn't changed area's health
The Chicago Tribune
Survey: Severe winter to cost economy nearly $50 billion
The Washington Post
Legal pot sellers can get bank financing
Ambassador nominee gaffes prompt uproar
Judge offers defense of overturning Va. gay marriage ban
Meet the judge who struck down Va.’s ban on gay marriage
Maryland students avoid ‘double-testing’
Longtime pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church to retire
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Area teen leaders to attend seminar on violence prevention
A platoon of war films for Black History Month
Veterans share stories at Black History Month panel discussion
Report: Number of inmates taking academic classes jumps in Ohio prisons
Violence in County Juvenile Detention Center called "critical"
Student no-shows and mixed test scores show slow progress at Cleveland's Investment Schools
The Los Angeles Times
Bill would provide healthcare to immigrants lacking legal status
Appeals court finds Nevada school's uniform policy unconstitutional
California lawmaker proposes adding health warning labels to sodas
USA Today
Jury recesses for night in shooting death of Fla. teen
Fla. city moves to eliminate homeless 'blanket ban'
Southern Cross fans flames of continuing culture war
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