Today in Black History: Scholar, civil rights advocate and federal judge Leon Higginbotham, Jr. is born on this date in 1928 in Trenton, New Jersey.
The New York Times
U.S. Won’t File Charges in Trayvon Martin Killing
F.C.C. Is Expected to Enforce Net Neutrality
Rahm Emanuel Forced Into Runoff in Bid for Second Term as Chicago Mayor
Obama Aide Calls Netanyahu’s Planned Visit ‘Destructive’ to U.S.-Israel Ties
Congress Is Told Ruling Against Health Law Would Impact Poor
Downtown Cincinnati Thrives as Riots’ Memories Recede
Cause Célèbre, Scorned by Troops
Bratton Says New York Police Officers Must Fight Bias
Minimum Wage for New York City’s Tipped Workers Will Increase to $7.50
The Christian Science Monitor
Obama vetoes Keystone XL bill, but pipeline saga is far from over (+video)
Home prices accelerate nationwide, fueling affordability concerns (+video)
S.C. State struggles to stay afloat: Can historically black colleges survive? (+video)
The Washington Post
Senate moves closer to a deal on DHS funding
Dori Maynard, journalism educator, dies at 56
Republicans warn D.C. mayor not to legalize pot
Patricia Arquette’s remarks explain why some black women don’t call themselves feminists
In progressive Montgomery, painful stories of racism past and present
Montgomery County's Black History Month tribute
D.C. Public Schools plans to offer principals multi-year contracts
The Detroit Free Press
Another Kilpatrick aide avoids prison in corruption fallout
Wright Museum will celebrate its 50th all year long
Study: Ann Arbor 8th-most economically segregated city
Report: Michigan college grad rates above national average
The Star Ledger
Christie pension commission recommends plan for huge savings, fewer benefits
NJEA accuses Christie of overstating pension deal, says it's 'deeply disappointed'
Newark council approves Triangle Park project with retail potential
Cephas Bowles, an invigorating force behind Newark's WBGO, dead at 62
Christie silent on N.J. transportation funding in face of crumbling bridges, impending insolvency
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police records detail tumultuous relationship of chief's brother and woman accused in slaying
John Kasich makes big pitch for more income tax cuts and shift in tax structure
Cleveland police officers to receive 'tremendous amount of training,' though curriculum is unclear
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson all but gives up on plan to merge fire and EMS services
The Chicago Tribune
Political dynamics change as Emanuel, Garcia move into runoff campaign
More than a third of Chicago aldermanic races appear headed to April runoffs
Waukegan teacher celebrates win in first campaign
CPS: Dismissal of pregnant teachers was 'consistent with business necessity'
The Los Angeles Times
FCC's net neutrality plan spurs debate on how to keep open Internet
Inglewood council approves NFL stadium plan amid big community support
New Metrolink cars' safety features probably reduced casualties
Villaraigosa bows out of Senate race, leaving others to battle Harris
Federal judge rejects challenge to L.A. council's 2012 redistricting
USA Today
Fervor builds as FCC net-neutrality vote looms
CDC: Deaths soared as narcotic painkillers grew popular
12 Harvard students form united front against solitary confinement
Philly.com
Feds detail case; Fattah Jr. files emergency motion
Mayoral candidates make pitches to millennials
DA asks victim's family for patience
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