Today in Black History: Elston Howard becomes the first Black player on the New York Yankees baseball team on this date in 1955.
The New York Times
Amid Charges of Hypocrisy, Louisiana Lawmaker Faces Calls to Step Down
Obama Effect Inspiring Few to Seek Office
Man Kills 3 at Jewish Centers in Kansas City Suburb
Local News, Off College Presses
Prisoner to Face Parole Board as Questions Grow About His Conviction
A Playwright Seeks Healing With His Work
An Institution Exploring the Political Left Is Closing
The Christian Science Monitor
California fatal bus crash: Was FedEx truck cargo involved?
Democrats, GOP agree on equal pay for women. Almost.
Senate report: Interrogation methods 'far worse' than CIA acknowledged
Amid growing prosperity, Rwanda's post-genocide generation comes of age
Libya's PM to step down after gunmen allegedly target his family
The Star Ledger
Archbishop Myers receives 22K signatures calling for sale of his retirement home
Manhattan DA subpoenaed Port Authority records on projects and Christie ties
Codey slams DiVincenzo, credits Norcross: The Auditor
Former watchdogs accuse Christie of interfering with state ethics agency
Newark homes not so sweet with toxic vapors seeping inside
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan Legislature set to decide who gets $115M in road repairs
Student government: U-M regularly missed deadlines on investigating sexual assault claims
Updated plans for Detroit bankruptcy to be filed today
Detroit officials to unveil website to help auction off city-owned houses
Rochelle Riley: At a tipping point on violence, what will metro Detroit do about it?
Philly.com
Boy killed just hours after dad's funeral
Troubled times at Bright Hope
How one hardworking student thrives at Bartram
Rutgers professor's book examines full scope of slavery
Spending $27K per pupil only part of Camden's problem
A long shot for Pa. governor, with high hopes
The Chicago Tribune
Quilted map memorializes city's homicide victims
4 dead among at least 36 shot in Chicago in 36 hours
For some stellar CPS students, hard work pays off — literally
Charity provides funeral for Chicago baby
High-rise sprinkler bill stalls in Illinois House
The Washington Post
For Clinton and Boeing, a useful relationship
Samuelson: America’s idleness trap
GOP seeking women volunteers to counter Democratic attacks
Report: Government closing gap on gender pay equity
Obama and LBJ: ‘What the hell’s a presidency for?’
Maryland’s General Assembly — progressive or intrusive?
Student denied access to AP would do much better here
In Prince William budget process, focus is on libraries
Prince George’s official calls its quits
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ex-KKK leader charged in Kansas with slayings of 3 outside Jewish sites
University of Akron's Black Male Summit growing in stature
Court issues protection order for Cleveland school girl who said a teacher aide assaulted her
Drugs fuel two violent attacks in Euclid
Armond Budish targeted by county executive rivals during editorial board endorsement meeting
The Los Angeles Times
Activist battles L.A. County jailers' 'culture of violence'
For the working poor, new health premiums can be a burden
L.A. teachers union president ready to step aside for challenger
Garcetti shares 'back to basics' agenda in State of the City address
USA Today
Depression risks increase for young dads
Deadline leaves N.Y. gun owners with a choice
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Vote set for Atlanta superintendent
Georgia voter registration deadline is April 21
Two Atlanta firefighters die in 24-hour span
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