Today in Black History: Brilliant jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus was born on this date in 1922.
The New York Times
Federal Inquiry Set in Baltimore Man’s Death After Arrest
Editorial: The Violent Legacy of Chicago’s Police
Nocera: Lessons From #RaceTogether
Why Uneducated U.S. Workers Are Being Hammered
Faulted in Handling of Sex Scandal, D.E.A. Chief Retires
Comcast’s Track Record May Be a Hitch for Merger
Big Mac Test Shows Job Market Is Not Working to Distribute Wealth
New York City’s Environment Program to Focus on Income Inequality
Parks Commissioner Pledges to Speed Pace of New York City Projects
The Christian Science Monitor
In Africa's battle against AIDS, a key player hits a crossroads
Supreme Court says police can't prolong traffic stops to allow for a dog sniff
Logjam breaks in Senate: signs of thaw in Congress? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Police unveil anti-crime strategies after killing of Armoni Sexton, 15
Christie's N.J. approval rating sinks to historic lows, poll finds
Trooper opened fire on suspect in Union as he drove towards him, authorities say
Princeton becomes 5th N.J. town prohibiting tobacco sales to customers under 21
Newark babysitter pleads guilty in 4-year-old girl's death
The Washington Post
Editorial: A city’s trust, severed in Baltimore
Feds open probe into Baltimore police-custody death
O’Malley urges transparency in investigation of Baltimore man’s death in police custody
Senate reaches compromise, paves way for vote on Lynch nomination
Economists have discovered how bad the economy really is
Kansas lawmakers want to fill budget hole with tax hike that could hit poor
Democrats’ discord on trade issue goes public
Congressman proudly packs a AR-15 at his Capitol Hill office
MGM: Nearly 1/3 of contracting firms in casino project are minority-owned
Malloy: Even as residents call police brutal and racist, they still call them for help
Trooper allegedly asked for man’s arrest, punched him when handcuffed
The Detroit Free Press
IRS summons Kilpatricks' real estate deals, bank accounts
Editorial: Fix Detroit schools with respect for city
Snyder to show plan for tackling DPS's debt
Detroit expands aid for overdue water bills
The Chicago Tribune
Rauner team warns of more budget cuts
Mayor Emanuel sees prize in Obama library, not bid for Olympics
Victim's family disappointed by sentences for Mack, boyfriend in Bali killing
2 killed, 2 hurt in separate shootings
Overflow crowd demands Zion cops wear body cameras
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. school board backs tentative teachers pact with 10% raise
South Gate case spotlights the ubiquity of video devices
Carson City Council approves $1.7-billion NFL stadium
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio faces contempt hearing in Phoenix
PBS sets internal review over Ben Affleck's 'Finding Your Roots' segment
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gun rights advocacy group sues city of Cleveland over new gun ordinance
Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo told investigator he can't remember being on the hood of the Malibu
Veterans job fair at Kent State University will offer employment and resources
Ohio Senate, House to go their own ways on state budget
Philly.com
More Episcopal students claim abuse
Bill creates 'state school district' for low performers
A plan to make schools perform or be run by Pennsylvania
Sources: Black Clergy split on mayor
Officials clash over city surveillance cameras
USA Today
Charles Koch: We like 5 GOP candidates in primaries
Justice Department to investigate Baltimore death
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