Today in Black History: In 2003 President George W. Bush condemned slavery as one of the greatest crimes in history during a visit to Goree Island in Senegal.
The New York Times
National
Polarized South Carolina House Takes Up Fate of Battle Flag
‘Complicated’ Support for Confederate Flag in White South
Senator Tim Scott Sees Barriers Coming Down, After Charleston Church Attack
A Louisiana Prosecutor’s Proud Goal: ‘Kill More People’
P.G.A. Moves Event From Donald Trump Golf Course
‘Super PACs’ Take On New Role, Organizing Voters
Verbatim: Hillary Clinton Wants Those Ropes Dropped
Republicans Aim to Hamper Obama’s Policies With Spending Bills
Local
Suit Accuses New York City and State of Keeping Children in Foster Care Too Long
Cuomo to Appoint Special Prosecutor for Killings by Police
New York City Is Sued Over Lotteries Used for Subsidized Housing
The Christian Science Monitor
San Francisco shooting puts scrutiny on big-city 'sanctuary' policies (+video)
Hillary Clinton vs. media: what's really going on (+video)
African literature: Caine Prize winner stages small 'mutiny' by sharing bounty
The Washington Post
Nearing launch, Walker team sees Bush, Rubio as 2016 competition
When did black Americans start voting so heavily Democratic?
Martin O’Malley racked up $339,200 in loans putting two kids through college. He wants to lighten the load for others.
Donald Trump’s false comments connecting Mexican immigrants and crime
Obama pledges to visit Vietnam during meeting with Communist Party chief
Horrified passengers witnessed brutal July 4 slaying aboard Metro car
D.C.’s Ben’s Chili Bowl appears to distance itself from Bill Cosby
The Detroit Free Press
Wayne Co. health officer picked to lead new department
Former EAA head seeks Nashville job
Teen disabled by gunfire tries to live dream -- with dad by side
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Felon among 11 chosen by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson to serve on police commission selection panel
Cleveland firefighter investigated for anti-gay social media posts
Budget-year campaign finance reports -- pass law to raise their frequency in Ohio: editorial
Youth aging out of foster care could finally get the help they need from Ohio legislators: editorial
Chris Christie battles Trump for biggest bully title: Darcy cartoon
Cleveland braces for media spotlight during 2016 Republican National Convention
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. County supervisors move to consolidate power by weakening CEO's job
Compton fire chief put on administrative leave following Times reports
Community celebrates opening of Martin Luther King hospital
Number of L.A. County police killings climbs to 22 this year
The Star Ledger
Corzine and other MF Global directors reach new $64.5M settlement with investors
Newark superintendent, Common Core focus of N.J. Board of Education meeting
Idea for student debt lottery in N.J. came from Virginia entrepreneur
Baraka joins anti-Cerf protest, calls critics of school control deal 'crackpots'
Will Joe DiVincenzo endorse Christie for 2016? Don't bet on it | The Auditor
'We're building on success here': TCNJ breaks ground on $75M STEM building
Philly.com
Top aide to Wolf approached about running for US Senate
Let's pretend Philly has a mayoral race
National anti-testing activist leads rally in Philly
Arbitrator: Philly schools must restore counselors, give back pay
The Chicago Tribune
Rauner, unions vow to appeal ruling limiting state worker paychecks
Political insider Tony Rezko released to halfway house
Mayor Emanuel faces tough trek toward 'grand bargain' for shoring up CPS
Mayor calls on father of slain boy to cooperate with police: 'You have a responsibility'
USA Today
Reports: Federal agent's gun used in S.F. pier shooting
As Christie campaigns, calls mount for him to step down
What explains Donald Trump's appeal?
Army plans to cut 40,000 troops
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