Today in Black History: African American Episcopal Zion (A.M.E.Z.)Bishop James W. Hood, a fierce advocate for Blacks' rights, was born in 1831.
The New York Times
Doctor Shortage Is Cited in Delays at V.A. Hospitals
Common Core School Standards Face a New Wave of Opposition
Clinton-Obama Lunch Hints at Continuing and Close Ties
In Puerto Rico, Cocaine Gains Access to U.S.
House Panel Advances Bill on School Lunch Options
Measles Cases in U.S. Reach a 20-Year High
Bias Claims for Insurers in Coverage of H.I.V.
Working Families Party Warns Cuomo of a Possible Opponent
As Liberal Leaders Test Cuomo, de Blasio Stands by Him
The Christian Science Monitor
Why GDP drop doesn't mean US is slipping into recession again
Can 2,500 more African UN troops contain South Sudan carnage?
How did the world react to Obama's outline of the US global role?
Federal judge orders halt to executions in Ohio until mid-August
The Star Ledger
N.J. Republicans who voted yes on Sandy 'Bill of Rights' won't challenge Christie veto
Milestone for Prudential's Newark tower
Ex-N.J. AG's Office technician accused of rigging printers to make thousands of Confederate flags gets new hearing
Freeholders move to cut county tax levy by more than $2M
Trenton mayoral candidate endorsed by City Council members
Christie bridge scandal: Port Authority executive director said he's proud of stopping lane closings
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit's claim on old prison stalls major suburban development plans
Cass Tech QB Jayru Campbell to be sentenced today for assault on guard
With key Kilpatrick aide Miller sentenced, 'pay-to-play era is over'
Staffing firm that says it's owed $18M pulls out of contract with DPS
Philly.com
SRC won't pass budget: Cuts 'unacceptable'
U.S. Attorney gets delay in bridge probe
Bill would kill mandatory graduation tests
The Washington Post
Robinson: Send drones, not troops
Zakaria: Obama’s leadership is right for today
GOP candidates start retreat on full Obamacare repeal
White House conference focuses on concussions
U.S. officials, Snowden clash over e-mail records
Michael A. Brown sentenced to 39 months
Girl pleads guilty in juvenile court to abusing autistic boy
The Chicago Tribune
3 dead, 11 injured in shootings on South, West Sides
Trusted campaign aide for state Rep. Derrick Smith turned out to be working undercover for FBI
Harvey mayor shuts down park district-owned gun range
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Talks on divvying up sin tax between Cleveland's stadiums likely to begin this July
Three accused of drugging, raping 15-year-old girl in Cleveland Heights
Far West Side is quiet - again - on proposals to merge and move city schools
Cuyahoga Community College to host re-entry fair for women who had been incarcerated: Higher Education Roundup
The Los Angeles Times
Shelly Sterling: Trust agrees to sell Clippers to Ballmer
State's drought yields only desperation
Two more Northern California counties may support breakaway state
Seven candidates vie for LAUSD board seat in wide-open contest
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Marietta High asks students to get TB tests
Authorities announce breakup of Mexico-to-Atlanta drug smuggling ring
Missing Morehouse student “felt he needed to get away”
USA Today
Ex-Detroit mayor's key adviser spared prison
Maya Angelou's home church celebrates her life
Indianapolis looks for answers in a violent year
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