Today in Black History: Social worker and National Urban League leader Lester Granger was born in 1896 in Newport News, Va. and raised in Newark, New Jersey.
The New York Times
National
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Philly.com
Controller subpoenas city department
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The Star Ledger
FEMA extends deadline for Sandy homeowners
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1,200 housing units, recreation facilities planned for former Texaco site in Bayonne
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The Christian Science Monitor
From Boston to Beijing, signs of climate momentum
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer
State school board tables proposed investigation of charter school grade 'scrubbing'
State school board opposes Issue 3 marijuana legalization in Ohio
Family announces funeral arrangements for 5-year-old Cleveland boy killed in drive-by shooting
Will John Kasich's early success make him a target at Wednesday night's Republican debate?
The Los Angeles Times
Patients scarred, insurance firms duped in massive scam, L.A. County prosecutors say
Trump, taunted by protesters, delivers barbs on immigration in L.A. Harbor speech
L.A.'s newest police commissioner elected board's president
Why kids are missing so much kindergarten
L.A. Unified school board meets with superintendent search firm
California voters sharply disagree on low-cost healthcare for immigrants
The Washington Post
Republican debate will be about policy — or pizazz
That Illinois cop-killing sparked outrage and tears. But could it have been suicide?
Democrats block GOP again on Iran but McConnell threatens more votes
Next shutdown showdown comes down to a few key numbers
Democrats push to allow 16-year-olds nationwide to preregister to vote
Damon faces backlash after dismissing diversity behind Hollywood cameras
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School dropout study: ‘You don’t have to be Mother Teresa to help a kid.’
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The Chicago Tribune
Woman shot while taking out trash among 10 hurt in city shootings
Emanuel defends property tax exemption plan
USA Today
Kids consume 12% of their calories from fast food, study shows
Nashville sees surge in young homicide victims, offenders
GOP debate looks to be outsiders vs. insiders battle
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