Today in Black History: The U.S. Department of War established the Bureau of the Colored Troops in 1863, an effort to help the Union Army in the Civil War.
The New York Times
More Hispanics Declaring Themselves White
With New Bill, Abortion Limits Spread in South
Shinseki in Line of Fire, From the Chief
Prosecutors Investigating Grants for Health Site in Oregon
A Growing Dominican Population Begins to Flex Its Political Muscle
U.S. Sends Troops to Chad to Aid Hunt for Nigerian Schoolgirls
Rangel Has Modest Lead Over Main Challenger in Democratic Primary, Poll Finds
Inmate Attacks on Civilian Staff Climb at Rikers
Cuomo Picks Ex-Congresswoman as Running Mate
The Christian Science Monitor
Workforce of the future? Bipartisan bill would overhaul job training.
Do tea party losses show GOP establishment has learned its lesson?
NBA's case against Donald Sterling: Would it hold up in court?
House Democrats to join new Benghazi probe. Prudence, or worry?
The Star Ledger
Christie defends decision to cut pension payments against stream of criticism
Charges downgraded in Teaneck High School senior prank that led to 63 arrests
NJ Assembly to vote on bill to ban ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
Mercer County officials voice support for Eric Jackson as mayor of Trenton
Two college sophomores among fourteen hopefuls vying for vacant seat on Hamilton school board
Trenton mayor hasn't signed aid agreement with state, putting at risk $5.7 million in funds
The Detroit Free Press
Look up 2013 population change for your Michigan city or town (database)
Experts: How consumers can protect themselves online
Detroit, Highland Park lose people while suburban townships see growth
Tom Walsh: Detroit matters to the nation; now can the city deliver?
Ford Freedom Award: Youths will lift Detroit's future, honoree says
Philly.com
Ex-Philly judge charged with corruption
Contractor calls Montco case a 'nightmare'
Hearing on cocaine in judge's chambers to continue
With homicides up, Chester mayor wants security cameras
Boy, 7, falls ill at Philly school, dies
U.S. labor secretary praises Phila. trade school program
The Washington Post
Tea party makes its last stand in Mississippi
Nevada officials dump health-care Web site vendor
Harvey Milk’s legacy
Girl’s question for shooter: ‘Why did you do this to me?’
Montgomery teachers endorse 5 council incumbents
Fairfax County’s Stuart High struggles on teacher survey
Pr. George’s facing $62.5 M budget shortfall in 2014
The Chicago Tribune
Man faces 120 years in Bucktown baseball bat beating
2 dead, 10 wounded in shootings
Protesters return as McDonald's holds annual meeting
Chief judge orders outside investigation into Cook County probation department
Judge will not postpone trial for state rep, denying potential crucial vote
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New details of past indiscretion emerge about Mayfield High School athletic trainer
Cleveland's population slips in new estimates; find census estimates for all Greater Cleveland cities
Ohio Senate approves bill to expand income, business tax cuts
Man shot by Cleveland police officer after burglary may have been unarmed, police say (video)
The Los Angeles Times
Weekly jobless claims jump to 326,000 after hitting seven-year low
Only 2 in 5 L.A. health clinics are ready for Obamacare patients
Waste facility allowed to expand, despite health concerns
Garcetti's budget, with tax trims and service hikes, gets council's OK
Grand jury blames 'bias' by feds for growth of Ventura County fire
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Morehouse student missing since Friday
Report: Atlanta the No. 1 U.S. city for new college graduates
Nunn takes victory lap with Reed, sidesteps ACA vote questions
Fulton chairman race may be headed for recount
USA Today
Senator: Race is part of criticism of Obama health law
Billionaire plans to target Republicans in seven states
Former homeless student making the grade at Harvard
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