Today in Black History: Scholar and diplomat Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, the first Black to win a Nobel Peace Prize, was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1904.
The New York Times
National
Editorial: The Real Voter Fraud Is Texas’ ID Law
Obama Urges Restoring Voting Rights Provisions
A Dream Undone
Descendants Keep Alive Legacy of 1877 Black Settlement in Kansas
Rivals Jab at Donald Trump as Republican Debate Becomes Testy
Donald Trump Steals the Show, Mixing Politics and Pizazz
Before Main Republican Debate, Bottom 7 Contenders Put On Brave Faces
Chuck Schumer Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal, Shaking Democratic Firewall
Missouri Governor Calls for Improved Police Training
Pennsylvania Attorney General, Kathleen Kane, Charged in Leak Case
Video Is Released From 2013 North Carolina Police Shooting of Jonathan Ferrell
Local
New York City Initiative Aims to Help Mentally Ill People Who Get Violent
Tentative Labor Pact Reached With New York Firefighters’ Union
$25,000 Fine Proposed in Taxi Driver’s Snub of Black Family
The Christian Science Monitor
Ferguson's legacy: for blacks, empowerment amid sense of injustice
Why unarmed teen killed by police hasn't led to national protests (+video)
SEC ruling: Will it shrink the wage gap or lead to fairer CEO pay? (+video)
Philly.com
A defiant Kane faces tough choices
AG Kane: 'I'm not guilty'
Philly police stats: 16% drop in arrests
Philly schools might be off for papal visit
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
John Kasich had a good night at his first presidential debate, but how he got there tells the bigger story: Analysis
John Kasich and Ben Carson fared best in debate, Rand Paul did worst, our undecided Republicans say
On anniversary of Voting Rights Act, Obama chides voters who stay home
Cleveland sets new "mass arrest" protocol for protesters; plans to buy protest insurance for RNC convention: Mark Naymik
The Detroit Free Press
Insanity defense may be used in state Sen. Virgil Smith case
7 Vice Lords gang members charged in Detroit shooting
Lawmaker: Exempt soldiers in uniform from gun-free zones
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago Public Schools pulls 1-year offer to teachers, seeks multiyear deal
3 dead, 9 wounded in South Side shootings
After tumultuous year, U. of I. chancellor abruptly steps down
The Los Angeles Times
Grading City Hall: See our report card for L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti
Kicked, slapped, beaten, cuffed: Boot camp does lasting damage to teens, lawyer says
Opinion: What U.S. citizens weren't told about the atomic bombing of Japan
The Washington Post
Deadly violence has become all too common in one D.C. neighborhood
Editorial: A child with disabilities does not belong in handcuffs
The surprising number of parents scaling back at work to care for kids
The night’s winners, losers
VIDEO: John Kasich’s beliefs didn’t stop him from going to a same-sex wedding
Ferguson councilman says federal proposal could bankrupt city
Senate splits town, leaves judicial nominees hanging
Has the bet on casino gambling in Baltimore been a bust?
Virginia officials say they will recall license plates with Confederate logo
The ugly message behind erasing ‘Black’ from ‘Black Lives Matter’ signs
The Star Ledger
Fact-checking Christie in 2016 GOP presidential debate
Republican debate roundup: Christie battles Paul; Trump threatens independent run
McGreevey apologizes about re-entry center, asks for his mistake not to hurt lives of others
N.J. schools make teens wake up too early, CDC says
USA Today
Hackers penetrated Pentagon email
Tens of thousands of rape kits go untested across USA
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