Today in Black History: Dr. Ralphe Bunche, Harvard professor, became the first Black to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 for mediating the Middle East conflict.
The New York Times
National
Outpaced by Rivals, Walker Quits Race for Presidency
Lessons From Scott Walker’s Early Exit
G.O.P. Is Letting Divisive Voices Speak on Muslims
Surge in Homelessness Tests Wisconsin Capital’s Welcoming Spirit
Kathleen Kane, Pennsylvania Attorney General, Is Suspended From Practicing Law
Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago Will Seek to Raise Taxes
Local
James Blake Praises Mayor de Blasio After Meeting on Mistaken Arrest
New York Zoning Plan Requires More Affordable Homes
Michel Faulkner, Harlem Minister, Announces G.O.P. Bid to Unseat Mayor de Blasio
The Christian Science Monitor
Understanding John Boehner, reluctant ringleader of GOP shutdown politics (+video)
Selma shooting: Are guns in church a good idea? (+video)
Seattle strike shows power of teacher-community alliance
GOP's Muslim moment: why Trump, Carson are so unsettling to party (+video)
The Star Ledger
Christie orders N.J. National Guard leader to meet fitness requirements
N.J. had nation's highest debt burden in '14, group says
Board member's actions bring cop to N.J. school meeting
Jersey City to expand health benefits for transgender workers
Christie's gamble on privatizing the lottery goes bust | Editorial
Philly.com
Kane's law license suspended
Source: Next act in Kane drama is NSFW
Schools closing Monday after Pope visit
Is GOP City Councilman David Oh stretching the truth - again?
$19.3M in grants to police for body cameras
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Clevelanders stepping up to help solve recent homicides, Mayor Frank Jackson says
Cleveland City Council members propose legislation to fund police overtime in wake of deadly shootings
Crowd threatens Lorain officer after early morning shooting, police say
U.S. Justice Department gives Cleveland $1.8 million for more police officers
450,000 more Ohioans have medical insurance since 2010, Census Bureau estimates
The Detroit Free Press
Muslim leader moves forward after leaving Dearborn mosque
Detroit woman with HIV gets $40K settlement from Dearborn
Evans to set terms for 1 union, extend others' deadline
FCA workers react to new contract; prepare to vote
The Los Angeles Times
$490-million plan would put half of LAUSD students in charter schools
LAPD gets $1 million for body cameras from Department of Justice
How strict California rules on emissions led to lower cancer risk
One in four female undergraduates reports sexual misconduct, survey finds
L.A. Unified's bullying tactics wound abuse victims again
The Chicago Tribune
State lawmaker who stood up for those without 'strong voice' dies
Top CPS exec out as Claypool reshapes leadership team
Council support for Emanuel tax hikes shows city's geographic, racial divides
The Washington Post
The shocking racial epithet hurled at USC’s student body president
I asked if Obama, Duncan know the impact of their teacher evaluation policies. This is their answer.
Survey: More than 1 in 5 female undergrads at top schools suffer sexual attacks
A police chief found a clever way to fight drug addiction: Calling out pharma CEOs
Scott Walker, an early contender, makes surprise exit from 2016 race
Ben Carson’s claim that ‘taqiyya’ encourages Muslims ‘to lie to achieve your goals’
He was poised to go to Congress. Now, he’s an ex-con with a story to tell.
Milbank: It’s up to voters to reject Trump and Carson
Robinson: GOP panders to anti-Muslim bigotry
Gunmen disguised as Muslim couple rob Rockville jewelry store
Six D.C. schools had ‘critical’ testing violations, 11 others had irregularities
USA Today
Couples want Kim Davis to stop altering marriage license forms
Woman with HIV gets $40K settlement after officer berates her
Urban, rural and business communities must work together to boost health
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