Today in Black History: Isabella Baumfree, who took on the name Sojourner Truth and was a fearless abolitionist, was born into slavery in 1797 in Swartekill, NY.
The New York Times
Democrats Shake Lineup in House Political Team
For Obama, Executive Order on Immigration Would Be a Turnabout
Health Care Law Recasts Insurers as Obama Allies
State of Emergency Declared in Missouri for Grand Jury’s Decision on Ferguson
Rachel Noerdlinger, a Top City Hall Aide, Takes a Leave of Absence
Pay Phones in New York City Will Become Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots
A Diverse Mix of Pupils, Learning Civilized Dissent
The Christian Science Monitor
Ahead of grand jury, Missouri prepares for decision on Ferguson shooting (+video)
Jonathan Gruber's 'stupid' voter remarks: For GOP, gift that keeps giving. (+video)
To avoid Obamacare surprises, reenrollment deadline fast approaching
What the Keystone XL pipeline means for Obama’s legacy (+video)
The Washington Post
D.C. mayor rejected plea deal in federal investigation
Before Obama’s immigration decision, skepticism is palpable
In a party full of urbanites, the new DCCC chairman comes from one of most rural Democratic districts
The ridiculousness of Hillary Clinton’s expand-the-map strategy in 2016
Reagan's plan: ‘It didn’t work at all’
Henderson invites high school students to help plan the budget
Lawsits allege racial admissions bias at Harvard and UNC
The Star Ledger
N.J. Weedman appealing sentence he already served, contends state pot laws are racist
Newark school named one of 100 'worth visiting' in nation
Newark council approves public defender fee increase
Newark custodians, cafeteria workers rally to demand school district grant first raises in five years
Judge rules N.J. agency allowed to seize man's Atlantic City home through eminent domain
The Detroit Free Press
He helped rescue New York. Next up: Detroit
No payday for dozens of Detroit public health workers
Detroit Symphony launches 1st educational webcast
The Los Angeles Times
LAPD study focused on small part of discipline system
Small town with several detention centers debates if it needs another
California students in high-poverty schools lose learning time, study says
High-tech effort calls up smartphones for Ebola battle
The Chicago Tribune
Ferguson, Mo. officer accused of sex with inmate
Emanuel campaign, aldermanic hopefuls file for spot on Chicago ballot
Family, friends pay tribute to Jane Byrne
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Transgender Job Fair in Cleveland this weekend
Cleveland settles with families of chase, shooting victims for $3 million
Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed: Why won't city prosecute 6 police officers for misconduct?
Use of prescription stimulants to stay awake is the norm for college students, survey shows
Philly.com
Why are so many fired Philly cops reinstated?
Trial ordered for 6 Pa. football players in beating
Prosecutors: Dirty cop ran W. Philly loan-sharking
Philly schools see 40 applications for new charters
Ex-Nutter spokesman to run for mayor?
USA Today
NFL suspends Adrian Peterson without pay for at least rest of regular season
Lawsuit: Ferguson officer raped pregnant woman
Controversial Texas textbooks headed to classrooms
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