Today in Black History: "The Divine One," jazz vocalist and song stylist Sarah Vaughn was born on this date in 1928 in Newark, New Jersey.
The New York Times
Editorial: Giving Up on 4-Year-Olds
Legal Debate on Using Rap Lyrics as a Smoking Gun
A Victory for Athletes as University Employees
Military Cuts Render NATO Less Imposing as Deterrent
Population Growth in New York City Is Reversing Old Trend
U.S. in Odd Spot in Case on Protester Rights
New York Today: De Blasio’s Diversity
Connecticut Is Increasing Minimum Wage to $10.10 an Hour
The Christian Science Monitor
Yes, Bitcoin is legit, says IRS. But tax reporting could be boggling (+video)
Is Secret Service 'above the law'? Supreme Court hears protest case. (+video)
Washington mudslide: Reports warned of hillside's 'catastrophic failure' (+video)
Obamacare sign-up deadline delayed. Is the mandate effectively gone? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Internal bridge scandal review absolves more Christie staff, report says
Online gambling in N.J. could already be in jeopardy
Newark's fight against school reorganizaton plan moves to Trenton today with noon rally
Elizabeth school board wants Super PACs out of local elections
Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman secures Mercer County Democrats' endorsement in 12th District Congressional campaign
Newark mayor's race: Baraka hosts star-studded birthday fundraiser
The Detroit Free Press
Study: American suburb in steady decline
Stephen Henderson: Detroit's rebirth must include more than downtown, Midtown
Activist calls on Grosse Pointe Shores councilman to resign
Wayne County Judge Wade McCree removed in wake of affair, courtroom scandal
Online classes surge in popularity among Michigan K-12 students
Philly.com
Births help fuel Philly pop. growth for 7th year
Another look at Pa. jobs numbers
Philly's much-needed homeless recovery center is open
Girls to be tried as adults in Temple attacks
The Washington Post
Time is running out for Obama’s nominees
Obama: Pope Francis ‘challenges us’ on economic and social issues
The long history of hitting the pause button on Obamacare
The 10 maps that describe America’s healthiest areas
Conversations: Col. Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman
Missing D.C. girl’s hard past comes into focus
Poll: Virginians favor Warner, Clinton but not Obama
Gray and Bowser trade blows in final TV debate
Doorstep campaigning highlights Bowser’s momentum
Md. health exchange center inundated as deadline looms
The Chicago Tribune
State able to use $30M in federal funds to demolish vacant homes
Operator in Blue Line crash dozed off once before, missed stop
Apple to bring racial diversity to emoji icons
CPS approves $9.5 million to furnish new offices
The Charlotte Observer
Mayor Cannon resigns after corruption arrest
FBI: Cannon boasted of connections, from White House to Charlotte
Gov. McCrory, longtime Cannon friend, shocked and angered by arrest
Charlotte City Council must appoint new mayor after Patrick Cannon’s resignation
The Los Angeles Times
In Africa, homophobia is driving gays to speak out
State Sen. Yee indictment could mark abrupt end to political career
Yee's arrest another blow against Democrats' hold on Senate
Students urge Cal State to roll back 'success fees'
News anchor Willow Bay named as USC journalism school's next leader
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Why does Cuyahoga County's inspector general review Ed FitzGerald's campaign contributions?
Franklin County closes in on Cuyahoga as Ohio's most populated; find new populations for U.S. counties, metro areas (database)
Ohio House approves $135 million for Cleveland-area capital projects
CareSource Foundation announces grants to nonprofits that focus on health issues of the underserved
USA Today
$1 million winner now broke and convicted
Growth goes to central cities
U.S. GDP grew at 2.6% pace in Q4
BofA to spend $9.3 billion in FHFA settlement
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