Today in Black History: St. Augustine’s College was founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1867, one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.
The New York Times
National
Bystander Who Fired at a Fleeing Shoplifter’s Vehicle Is Charged in Michigan
Officials in Texas Grapple With Police Decision to Use Taser on City Council Member
Two Officers Were Shot; Wisconsin Store Liable for Gun Sale
Justices Question Florida’s Death Penalty System
Jeb Bush Offers Health Plan That Would Undo Affordable Care Act
Hillary Clinton Turns Up Heat on Bernie Sanders in a Sharp Debate
Ben Carson in Tie With Donald Trump in New Poll
Carly Fiorina Raised $6.8 Million This Summer, Topping Previous Fund-Raising
Local
Parents Accused of Killing Son at Upstate New York Church
Lawsuit Over New York Police Surveillance of Muslims Is Revived
Ex-Rikers Guard Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling and Selling Drugs
The Christian Science Monitor
Cleveland case shows how body cameras can help police (+video)
What Carly Fiorina's time as CEO says about how she might govern
In post-Ebola Sierra Leone, aid is needed, but not all is helpful
THE MONITOR'S VIEW Outlook brightens for a new generation of women at work
The Star Ledger
N.J. Attorney General's Office will examine new Horizon insurance plan
Christie falls in Fox poll showing Carson and Trump neck and neck
N.J. violence commission report puts spotlight on mental illness, gun violence
Decision to arm Princeton Univ. officers in gun emergencies evolved over months
N.J. teacher receives $25K national award for health care teaching
Philly.com
Sources: Ramsey to announce retirement
Juvenile Law Center turns 40, takes on biggest case yet
Baer: It's time to judge the judges
How does your school rate?
Armstrong: Being black at a Sanders debate-watch party
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
John Kasich will lay the framework for his first 100 days as president this week. Here's a preview.
Akron cop sues police chief, claims retaliation over use-of-force article
County Executive Armond Budish proposes $10M infusion into Cuyahoga County pre-K program
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish proposes budget cuts to MetroHealth and mental health board and more money to pre-kindergarten and job creation
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson leaves council meeting during introduction of 10-year-old gunshot victim (Video)
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan to launch lead education effort statewide
Chemical testing could have predicted Flint's water crisis
Michigan Senate panel OKs concealed weapons in schools
Detroit Water Dept. layoffs prompt pollution concerns
The Chicago Sun-Times
Byrd-Bennett: Top educator now high-profile felon
Claypool outlines steps to prevent another Byrd-Bennett scandal
Automatic voter registration bill could add 2.3 million voters
The Los Angeles Times
Board members criticize LAUSD's rehiring of lawyer in sex assault case
County to pay $2.5 million over shooting by off-duty sheriff's deputy
'Redskins' ban angers fans of California schools still using the mascot
The Washington Post
Clinton, Sanders clash in first Democratic debate
Democrats propose tuition-free public college, vow to lower student debt
Self-assured performance for front-runner Clinton
On a national stage, Sanders is largely under assault
Watch the spread of million-dollar homes consume a city
Where kindergartners can be suspended for calling out an answer in class
In some Texas dorms, Nerf guns will be banned while real ones are allowed
Detention of black teens by police outside D.C. bank sparks protests
Montgomery’s Hispanic student enrollment surges in early grades
USA Today
Social media posts from constituents grab Congress's attention, report says
More evidence children harmed by lead near Philadelphia 'Ghost Factory'
'Ballot selfie law' faces scrutiny from federal judge
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