Today in Black History: President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation ending slavery in the District of Columbia on this date in 1862.
The New York Times
Pension Deal Edges Detroit a Step Closer to Recovery
OPINION: Veterans and White Supremacy
Census Survey Revisions Mask Health Law Effects
Obama Commutes a Prisoner’s Sentence, Lengthened More Than 3 Years by a Typo
Early Data in E-Cigarette Study May Raise Safety Concerns
New York Drops Unit That Spied on Muslims
Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A.
More Talks Expected in ‘Central Park Five’ Lawsuit
The Christian Science Monitor
Obamacare’s next chapter: More insurance firms opting 'in' than 'out'?
Family Dollar: Is bad news for store good news for US economy?
Nevada rancher vs. federal agents: a very old conflict suddenly made new
The Star Ledger
More subpoenas from Bridgegate committee likely; committee hasn't ruled out calling Christie
Trenton mayor blasted by city council for firing, one member says he is acting like 'a dictator'
NJ school construction agency announces $500 million for 1,600 projects
Newark Mayor's Race: Spanish-language TV ad touts support for Jeffries
As NJ's HIV/AIDS population grows, advocates question shrinking state drug program
Chris Christie calls for unlimited campaign donations with 48-hour reporting period
The Detroit Free Press
Obama, Michigan in talks to free up $100M to aid Detroit pension deal
Cody High School grounds, surrounding neighborhoods slated for major makeover
Jesse Jackson: Beating of motorist in Detroit 'a sin against humanity'
Duggan announces plan to maintain, increase workforce at Detroit parks
Detroit council OKs transfer of 16,000 properties to city's land bank
Philly.com
Council hears pros and cons of city's methadone clinics
Rage and - finally - action in death of autistic woman
D.A. creates new unit to review homicide convictions
Poll: City voters disapprove of guv, SRC
The Washington Post
Hank Aaron, Braves, get racist emails after interview comments
Holder wants $15 million from Congress
Is the Pew poll on Obama’s race misleading?
The ideological middle in Congress is dead. So, who killed it?
Mizeur to propose initiatives for Md. senior citizens
D.C. Council weighs ceding power to mayor
The Chicago Tribune
Metra releases index cards dubbed 'patronage files'
Smoking rate among Chicago students drops
Future murky for Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach
FBI portrays Derrick Smith as desperate to win first campaign
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Officials accepting applications for Cuyahoga County low-income youth jobs program
Cleveland State University is committed to diversity in construction of Center for Innovation in Health Professions
Charges dropped against two Cuyahoga County Justice Center guards
The Los Angeles Times
California renters face a crisis in finding affordable payments
Garcetti vows to fix sidewalks, but repair funds remain unspent
Compton Community College library opens seven years later than planned
College Board offers a few glimpses into its redesigned SAT
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia regents approve tuition increases
Atlanta public school budget approval delayed
Atlanta student wins scholarship from radio host Tom Joyner’s foundation
USA Today
Schools shut down social media access after suicide
Democratic super PAC raises big sum for Senate fights
New York police end Muslim surveillance program
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