Today in Black History: Biologist and Howard University professor, Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, was born in 1883.
The New York Times
National
Joe Biden Wades Further Into ’16 Bid
Is Hillary Clinton Really in Danger of Losing the Primary?
With $350 Billion Plan, Hillary Clinton Prods Rivals on Student Debt
John Kasich’s Appeal to Moderates Gains Traction in New Hampshire
Republicans Meet With Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal
Donors Descend on Schumer and Others in Debate on Iran
Black Lives Matter Movement Confronts Jeb Bush
Scott Walker Approves Public Funding of Basketball Arena
With Clemency From Obama, Drug Offender Embraces Second Chance
In Testimony, Officer Recalls Fatal Shooting in Charlotte
A Police Rookie in Texas at 49, Seeking a Niche in Life
Ferguson: A Shooting That Caused the Nation to Shudder
Local
Connecticut Death Penalty Law Is Unconstitutional, Court Rules
City Council Passes Bill Aimed at Limiting Future Legionnaires’ Outbreaks
Team From New York Education Dept. to Study Troubled East Ramapo Schools
Philly.com
Clout: Fattah gets primary challenger?
EducationWorks to honor social-justice pioneer
Hughes: No state budget without more $ for education
Rendell endorses Jim Kenney for mayor
The Star Ledger
Mom of 14-year-old shot by police in Trenton breaks down at community meeting
Which N.J. county has the highest rate of income inequality?
N.J. Senate confirms 8 judges for Essex County
N.J. Congresswoman calls for federal probe into police shooting of Trenton 14-year-old
The Detroit Free Press
Ousted DFT president pledges recall, lawsuit
Wayne Co. consent agreement gives Evans contract power
Transgender slaying outrage: 'Our lives are treated as disposable'
Charges dropped against 3 gang rape suspects
The Los Angeles Times
Famed teacher Esquith sues LAUSD amid release of new allegations
Witness disputes LAPD's account of police shooting in South L.A.
Former L.A. County sheriff's captain agrees to plead guilty in jail scandal
Brian Breye dies at 79; chronicled a tormented history at L.A.'s Museum in Black
California senator proposes immigration holds on felons in country illegally
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police chase in Tremont ends with suspect dead, officer injured in crash
Ohio senator seeks to soften front license plate rule in wake of Cincinnati shooting
State succeeds in closing three charter schools - Imagine Cleveland, Villaview and Cleveland Community School
City of Cleveland delaying release of applications for Community Police Commission
Columbus police chief upholds use of tear gas, pepper spray after Ohio State championship
The Christian Science Monitor
Cops in schools: Way to rebuild community trust in law enforcement?
How police and a new generation of activists eased Ferguson tension (+video)
US flag to be raised in Cuba: How much real change is coming to the country?
Hillary Clinton’s college plan: Could parts of it fly with Republicans? (+video)
Why Texas statue honoring Confederate leader will be mothballed
The Washington Post
An Iowa surprise: Donald Trump is actually trying to win
Liberal ex-senator Tom Harkin endorses Clinton amid Sanders surge
Ben Carson, riding a fresh surge in the polls, braces for his close-up
New union president promises to work ‘extremely hard’ for federal employees
Mega-donors opposing Iran deal have upper hand in fierce lobbying battle
Southern states set to play major role in GOP race
‘Black Lives Matter’ activists, Jeb Bush meet face-to-face
Metro’s failure to quickly fix major track flaw just the latest flub
D.C. councilman looking into decriminalizing prostitution
McDonnell asks to stay out of prison as he takes legal battle to Supreme Court
Medical marijuana is coming to Maryland. But there’s still a fight over the rules.
The Chicago Tribune
DuSable Museum braces for change ahead of Obama library arrival
Gov. Rauner signs lawmakers' rejected pay hike
Prosecutors: Transgender prostitute charged with punching alderman
USA Today
EPA: Water quality returning to normal after Colo. spill
U.S. looks at long-term solution to mining pollution
2016 candidates hit the soapbox at the Iowa State Fair
Family looks for answers after police kill 15-year-old
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Georgia church allegedly bans 92-year-old woman for not tithing
Attorney: Transgender Ga. inmate seeking safe housing raped again
DeKalb Ethics Board reprimands Commissioner Watson
Reed calls for national conversation over police interactions
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