Today in Black History: Black nationalist El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) was born in Omaha, Nebraska on this date in 1925.
The New York Times
Rise in Suicide by Black Children Surprises Researchers
Connecting the Dots, Part II
State Department Proposes January Release of Hillary Clinton Emails
First Draft Focus: Easing Tensions
Obama Puts Focus on Police Success in Struggling City in New Jersey
Supreme Court Ruling Altered Civil Suits, to Detriment of Individuals
Many on Wall Street Say It Remains Untamed
Maryland: Judge Asked to Rein In Officers’ Lawyers
Mayor de Blasio’s Public Housing Plan to Seek City Aid and More Money From Tenants
Ex-Captain at Rikers Island Deserves ‘Substantial’ Prison Term, U.S. Says
The Christian Science Monitor
Waco shootout: How pervasive are motorcycle gangs in the US? (+video)
Obama moves to curb ‘militarization’ of police: A shift in law enforcement's role? (+video)
Can Camden, N.J., serve as a model for police across US?
First-in-nation lawsuit in California: Must schools address student trauma?
The Star Ledger
Christie: Jersey loves me too much to let me go as president
N.J. still has fewer jobs, fewer businesses than before recession
Commuters lash into NJ Transit at first hike meeting
N.J. one of top states in placing foster children with families, report says
PARCC: Five testing bills clear N.J. Senate panel
Philly.com
It's Primary Day in Pa.: Polls are open
Daily News Voter's Guide
Philly votes for mayor, council; elections set for across region
Judge: $318,520 for whistle-blower
Abu-Jamal's wife, lawyers seek access
The Detroit Free Press
Forecast: White Mich. 4th-graders' scores may trail nation
Michigan House bill prohibits local wage, benefit laws
Sending fewer to prison is 'smart justice,' Snyder says
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland's preparations for Brelo verdict include motorcycle clubs, sports coaches
Cleveland opens healthcare benefits to all city workers on domestic partnership registry, eliminates deadline
Judge to hold hearing on whether Tamir Rice lawsuit will be halted during criminal investigation
The Washington Post
Voters who lost jobs to trade deals wary of more promises
Clinton paid $3.2 million by tech companies
Hillary Clinton has better numbers on race than Obama. Now what?
Skyrocketing prison costs have states targeting recidivism, sentencing practices
Police militarization becomes issue in Maryland Senate race
Supreme Court: Maryland has been wrongly double-taxing residents who pay income tax to other states
Pr. George’s business group calls for slicing Baker’s tax increase in half
Racial makeup of Leesburg diversity commission sparks debate
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. lawmakers poised to vote on hiking minimum wage to $15
L.A. voters to decide one council, three school races
Court ruling allows police to be held liable in withholding evidence
Court refuses to shield names of donors to political advocacy groups
L.A. employers are optimistic, but investing more in technology than hiring, survey finds
USA Today
Tim Cook, tech CEOs tout social activism to graduates
Bulletin warned of potential 'war' between biker gangs
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