Today in Black History:Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, gained independence on this date in 1980.
The New York Times
A Police Shot to a Boy’s Back, Echoing Since 1973
Dyson: Racial Terror, Fast and Slow
Deal Reached on Fast-Track Authority for Obama on Trade Accord
Clashes Intensify Over Stalled Nomination of Loretta Lynch
Deesha Dyer, a Former Music Writer, Is Named President’s Social Secretary
A Snapshot of the Campaign Finance Landscape
Republican Hopefuls Swarm New Hampshire for Its First Candidate Forum
Fee to Be Charged for Video of South Carolina Shooting, Publicist Says
Mayor de Blasio, in Iowa, Cites ‘Rampant Inequality’ in U.S.
Amid Dean Skelos Inquiry, Contracting by Nassau County Faces Review
New York City Council Votes to Restrict Credit Checks in Hiring
New York State Elections Board Retains a Corporate Donation Loophole
The Christian Science Monitor
Change Agent How shoes that grow could help change the lives of children in poverty
Congo's military takes on new challenge: caring for army widows
The Star Ledger
N.J. credit rating cut record ninth time as Moody's cites pension shortfall
Feds expand regulations to fight Medicare fraud in New Jersey
Cuba willing to talk about cop-killer Chesimard's return, report says
Christie calls for 'national conversation' to combat rising tuition at colleges
The Detroit Free Press
8 arrested after protest at U-M Board of Regents meeting
Flint teen gets 40-60 years in death of 14-year-old
Report: Michigan's specialty courts keep people out of trouble
The Washington Post
Panel to hear appeal on Obama immigration plan
Jon Stewart on why Cheney, and not Obama, is softer on Iran
Two charts that suggest use-it-or-lose-it federal spending is real
Another reason Kansas’s welfare law seems punitive: People were already leaving the program in droves
Kansas bans those on welfare from going swimming on state’s dime
Map: Breaking down the $11.8 billion in taxes paid by immigrants living here illegally
Senate panel votes unanimously in favor of No Child Left Behind revision
Why the ‘debate’ between Diane Ravitch and Merryl Tisch was remarkable
Why an award-winning principal feels she must retire early
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Strickland endorsement another mistake by the Ohio Democratic Party's myopic insiders: Brent Larkin
Ohio, like other states, eyes alternative execution methods
E-cigarette use triples among middle, high school students; now more popular than tobacco products
In Ohio, unlike California, there's water, water everywhere -- an asset to be preserved: editorial
The Los Angeles Times
SEC launches informal inquiry into LAUSD's use of bonds for iPads
$100 million spent on L.A.'s homeless not enough to manage problem, report finds
Mother of slain son works to help families of homicide victims
'Suge' Knight prosecutor uses time-tested strategy on recanting witness
The Chicago Tribune
Mayor Emanuel is responsible for CPS contract in federal probe, union says
Schaumburg settles lawsuits naming cops accused in corruption case
Emanuel, allies spent at least $22.8 million to win
Metra, unions OK whistleblower-type program
USA Today
#IWishMyTeacherKnew: Notes convey students' struggles
Army morale low despite 6-year, $287M optimism program
Jeb Bush: Senate should vote on Loretta Lynch for attorney general
Philly.com
Controversial mayor in S.J. tries to make peace
Video: Vicious beating of customer at 7-11 near Temple U.
Pa. Rep. admits relationship with lobbyist
Court says Milton Street can stay on ballot
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