Today in Black History: Joseph L. Searles becomes the first Black member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1970.
The New York Times
F.B.I. Director Speaks Out on Race and Police Bias
Senate Gives Approval for Defense Secretary, if Not His Boss’s Policies
Missouri House Passes ‘Right to Work’ Bill, Ignoring Threat of a Veto
G.O.P. Consultant Pleads Guilty in PAC Case
Obama Signs Suicide Prevention for Veterans Act Into Law
At Rail Crossings in New York Area, Where Train and Tragedy Are Likely to Intersect
Newtown Panel’s Report Aims to Improve Safety
The Christian Science Monitor
How shock over murder of Muslim-Americans could counter creeping Islamophobia
With Ebola cases down dramatically, US military ends mission in West Africa (+video)
Glimmer of hope in eight-year battle to replace No Child Left Behind
The Star Ledger
PARCC tests would not be used to measure students, teachers under Assembly bill
Kinder, more gentle Christie tries to woo Republicans in Illinois
All-time low: Christie now viewed unfavorably by majority of N.J. voters
A.C. casinos' luck may be changing as 2015 starts with big bump in revenue
Politician was drunk, had red hands when arrested, cops say
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit, Wayne County need strong leaders
Magic's team plans stores, more at old fairgrounds
Damon Keith: 'Important that we recognize blacks who have done well'
The Washington Post
FBI director: ‘Hard truths’ to confront on race, policing
Robinson: Obama’s confusing war plan
A 'megadrought' will grip U.S. in the coming decades, NASA researchers say
Alabama police officer arrested after Indian grandfather left partially paralyzed
Rubio distances himself from Jeb Bush
Postal unions, advocacy groups join forces to “save” USPS
Is having a college degree a presidential prerequisite?
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
John Kasich's presidential ambitions: How the Ohio governor got from 'not interested' to maybe
Gov. Kasich's worthy higher-ed proposal could help corral student debt and costs: editorial
How much money should schools get from the state? Democrats and Governor's office spar over funding plans
The Los Angeles Times
Teen's mistaken shooting shows real danger of toy guns, LAPD says
Note-taking dispute reportedly put audit of DWP trusts on hold
California attorney general rolls out plan to target foster care abuse
USA Today
FBI to investigate killings of 3 Muslims in N.C.
Work begins on privately-funded Bible museum in US capital
The Chicago Tribune
Jackie Robinson West enlists lawyers over scandal that cost title
Minister discusses sex trafficking in Chicago suburbs
Mayor decries 'old school politics,' Garcia hits him for crime in rival ads
Philly.com
Man sues police for barrage of gunfire that hit him after he delivered burger
The biology crisis at Overbrook High
Getting DNC is another feather in Philly's cap
Over 100 sickened at Pa. college
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