Today in Black History: Leopold Sedar Senghor is elected president of Senegal in 1960.
The New York Times
BP, Cast as Reckless, Could Pay Up to $18 Billion for Spill
Racial Profiling by Ferguson Police to Be Part of Inquiry
Former Governor in Virginia Guilty in Bribery Case
Federal Judge Orders Ohio to Undo Cuts to Early Voting
Hackers Breach Security of HealthCare.gov
New York Police Officers to Start Using Body Cameras in a Pilot Program
51,000 Answer de Blasio’s Bell for New Pre-K
As Cuomo Lies Low, Teachout Debates a Stand-In: Astorino, the G.O.P. Rival
Police Shoot Unarmed Man in Harlem Park
The Christian Science Monitor
Federal judge rules BP 'grossly negligent' in Gulf oil spill
Kansas shakeup could ruin GOP Senate takeover
New disturbance at Tennessee detention center spotlights how teens are treated
Ferguson shooting: US Justice Department to probe for discriminatory policing (+video)
As Brazil presidential candidate surges, focus turns to evangelicalism's clout (+video)
The Star Ledger
As Christie's pension commission meets, Democrat suggests a new idea
As Trump Plaza closing nears, Trump Taj Mahal experiences money problems
Newark's public schools open with promise, confusion and complaints
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka makes nice with education group he accused of money laundering: The Auditor
Trenton City Council agrees to pay legal bills incurred by former mayor's lawsuit
After hearing from public, Trenton City Council postpones vote on residency ordinance
Philly.com
Students, parents unsure what to expect at city schools
Despite fiscal woes, Phila. schools push for innovation
Fattah: Feds 'may have crossed the line'
Suit seeks to derail Camden Renaissance schools
The Detroit Free Press
Rochelle Riley: Orr says rejection of bankruptcy plan would be 'catastrophic'
Insurer expected to assail Detroit CFO as bankruptcy trial resumes today
Editorial: Fledgling emergency school district hasn't earned right to expand
Need an absentee ballot? Just use your smartphone
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick appeals corruption conviction
The Washington Post
Why McDonnells won’t likely face maximum terms
Orman emerges as X factor in Kan. Senate race
Scott Walker’s 2010 jobs pledge was probably not a good idea
There are 17 anti-Obamacare ads for every other Obamacare ad
The Koch Brothers have funded 44,000 ads in the 2014 election
Suspensions and expulsions down in D.C. charter schools
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Secretary of State refuses to investigate Summit County elections board after former mayor's wife posted on Facebook
Cleveland Browns and ESPN Radio to use a 28-hour radiothon and auction to help youths and education
Ohio could lose millions in civil rights funding if fair-housing bill becomes law, federal official warns
Cleveland VA Medical Center will host mental health summit
The Chicago Tribune
New FOP contract could help Emanuel
Justice Department denies reports of investigation of Chicago police shootings
Chicago-area foreclosures drop 38% in first half
The Los Angeles Times
Brown, Kashkari engage in testy debate
Dozens arrested nationwide in rallies for higher minimum wage
Rash of shootings frightens South L.A.
Report's release delayed on Pasadena police shooting of unarmed teen
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Woman kidnapped from DeKalb and found shot in NW Atlanta dies
Cobb teacher accused of dragging misbehaving student by ankle
Atlanta court hearing set for federal judge charged with beating wife
Ex-DeKalb Commissioner Boyer could do less than two years
USA Today
Group: Refusal to say 'so help me God' sidelines airman
Little Leaguers still knocking it out of the park
Report: Missteps led to botched Oklahoma execution
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