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Today in Black History: Opera star Leontyne Price is born in Laurel, Mississippi on this date in 1927.
The New York Times
Reckoning With a Racist History
Illinois Governor Acts to Curb Power of Public Sector Unions
U.S. Seeks Felony Pleas by Banks in Currency Inquiry
Secret Service Deputy Demoted as Panel Chairman Presses for Firing
The Parent Agenda, the Emerging Democratic Focus
Working Families Party Calls on Elizabeth Warren to Run for President
New York’s New Speaker Is One of the Nation’s Most Liberal State Lawmakers
In de Blasio’s Budget Plan, an Emphasis on Public Safety and Social Programs
With Two New Judges, New York’s Court of Appeals Returns to Full Strength
To Save Money on Building Rail, Spend Money on Marketing Buses
The Washington Post
Alabama officials defy U.S. ruling on gay marriage
Hotel manager: Brian Williams perhaps 'misremembered' Katrina
Under pressure from Congress, Secret Service deputy director resigns
Democrats suffering from Clinton fatigue say they’re ready for Warren
Alabama was a final holdout on desegregation and interracial marriage. It could happen again on gay marriage.
Those with darker skin report slower police response throughout the Americas
Should legal immigrants — who aren’t citizens — be able to vote locally?
Pajama-clad students rally for later bell times ahead of Montgomery vote
Anne Moody, activist and chronicler of the civil rights movement, dies at 74
The Star Ledger
Christie spent nearly 1 out of 3 days fundraising last year, outpaced Obama
Revel casino sale likely dead as sides fail to come together
N.J. headed for 'economic suicide' without new road funds, labor leader says
The Christian Science Monitor
Does Ferguson run 'debtor's prison'? Lawsuit targets a source of unrest.
Jindal targets GOP establishment: 'America doesn't need two liberal parties' (+video)
How Arab world's newest cable news source made a splash, only to dry up
The Detroit Free Press
Fatal fire dims joy for triumphant Detroit high school
Protective mom jailed; video shows acts tied to stabbing
Officials: End of probe means new day for Wayne County
Live tonight: Mayor Duggan's State of City speech
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police officer accused of ejecting man from McDonald's for comments about NBA
Judge threatened in Heartless Felons case; prosecutor says gang member sought to intimidate jurist and family
Tamir Rice's sister says Cleveland police lacked 'decency' and 'respect' in detaining her after shooting
Panel to discuss how county legal systems handle domestic violence on Feb. 12
The Los Angeles Times
Doctors turning away unvaccinated children
California measles outbreak: 123 cases, latest is in Solano County
Study finds it cheaper for students to buy insurance than go without
The Chicago Tribune
Rauner hires sister of political director to $70K-a-year position
Prosecution rests in ex-Burr Oak employees' trial
Homeless ministry getting people off the street
Murder conviction dismissed for man who spent 22 years in prison
Philly.com
Philly school district predicts $80M deficit
Voters upbeat on city and Nutter in poll commissioned by Nutter
Education advocate Helen Gym joins race for City Council
USA Today
Brian Williams' account of '70s N.J. robbery questioned
Jeb Bush releases e-mails in 'spirit of transparency'
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