Today in Black History: "The Divine One," jazz vocalist and song stylist Sarah Vaughn was born on this date in 1928 in Newark, New Jersey.
The New York Times
Fatal Descent of Plane Was ‘Deliberate,’ Authorities Say
Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, Leaps to Forefront of Senate Race
Ferguson Chief Takes Steps Urged in Report
National Guardsman Accused of Trying to Join ISIS in Libya
Illinois: Jesse Jackson Jr. Leaves Prison
Payday Loan Rules Proposed by Consumer Protection Agency
Indiana: Bill Signed Allowing Denial of Service to Gays
Long Line of Suitors for New York State’s $5.4 Billion Windfall
Cuomo and Lawmakers Appear Near to Ethics Reform Deal
The Christian Science Monitor
Medicare bill: How 11 minutes of bipartisanship solved 12 years of frustration (+video)
The Monitor's View One more reason state lotteries are a ticket to nowhere
UVA student's violent arrest prompts reforms in training for ABC officers (+video)
The Star Ledger
Camden closing one school, transferring four to charters
Judge backs schools in lawsuit over 'black thug' Facebook comment
N.J. lawmakers take aim at Christie corporate tax breaks, revenue shortfalls
PARCC: In unanimous vote, N.J. Assembly says schools should accommodate opt outs
N.J councilwoman indicted for assaulting police officer plans to run for mayor
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Louisiana festival poster of mostly faceless black children stirs claims, denials of racism
City of Cleveland denies claims made in lawsuit filed by Tanisha Anderson's family
Training sheriff's unit to review fatal police shootings makes sense: editorial
Detroit teen: Mom made me put strangled sister's body in freezer
The Detroit Free Press
Lawsuits against Inkster cop in beating go back for years
Disgraced U-M frat agrees to turn over its bank accounts
State sticks with familiar in awarding testing contract
The Los Angeles Times
School employee accused of barricading students in classroom, undressing
Efforts to expand California university systems are growing
Editorial: L.A. transit officials should support affordable housing near rail lines
The Washington Post
Obama takes stock of signature health-care law
How senators are using ‘Vote-a-rama’ to score political points for 2016
Loretta Lynch to lead pack — going three White Houses back — of waiters
Hillary who? New poll shows plenty haven’t made up their mind on Clinton.
Google searches show that millions of people wanted to vote but couldn’t
Maryland Democratic Party chairwoman announces resignation
College junior at 17 was once dubbed ‘sweet, but not very smart’
The Chicago Tribune
Garcia goes on the attack against Emanuel in 2nd debate of runoff
Released from prison, Jesse Jackson Jr. asks Chicago for a second chance
USA Today
Wis. trooper's shooter linked to hate-crime group
Philly.com
Byko: Philly cops need a Serpico
Oliver mocks internal poll by Abraham
Felon & ex-Philly councilman seeks redemption
New police oversight chief not daunted by tall odds
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