Today in Black History: Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity opened at Lincoln Center in New York in 1961.
The New York Times
National
Fear of Terrorism Lifts Donald Trump in New York Times/CBS Poll
Assertions of Hate Crime in Seattle After a Somali-American Teenager Falls to His Death
Donald Trump’s Words Have Added Sting for 2 Muslims in Congress
Chris Christie Rises and Donald Trump Endures in New Hampshire, Poll Says
San Francisco Police Chief Faces Calls for Resignation After Fatal Shooting
Experts Testify to Defend Baltimore Police Officer
President Obama Signs Into Law a Rewrite of No Child Left Behind
With Remarks in Affirmative Action Case, Scalia Steps Into ‘Mismatch’ Debate
Former Oklahoma City Police Officer Found Guilty of Rapes
Local
Connecticut to Ban Gun Sales to Those on Federal Terrorism Lists
Cuomo Panel Calls for Further Retreat From Common Core Standards
Mayor de Blasio Seeks to Rebuild Momentum for Affordable Housing Plan
Working Families Party Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
The Chicago Sun-Times
Steinberg: Don't let Rahm's emotion fool you
Police Board launches search for new Chicago Police superintendent
Another top Koschman cop leaves Chicago Police Department
Over 10 percent of CPS students skipped PARCC test
Philly.com
Mayor Nutter bids farewell during last City Council meeting of his era
Contractor claims he was prosecuted in wall collapse because of his race
Council OKs Comcast deal, casino bills
The Star Ledger
Frustrated Newark police recruits go weeks without pay, sources say
Christie's approval rating in N.J. sinks to new low, poll shows
Ex-Trenton Mayor Tony Mack, brother lose federal appeal
Sweeney plan to bypass Christie on N.J. public worker pensions clears first hurdle
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Tamir Rice case reports: Darcy cartoon
Judge to rule Friday whether to allow training of Cleveland police cadets in Columbus
Frank Jackson's view that Cleveland isn't Mayberry shapes his work on the consent decree and more: Mark Naymik
Summit County Councilwoman Tamela Lee pleads not guilty to corruption, bribery
Cleveland pastor guilty of sexually abusing children gets life in prison
Understanding urban culture is key to policing Cleveland, mayor says (video)
The Detroit Free Press
Ex-star principal tells of her downfall in EAA scandal
Michigan's black students lag behind the nation
Top AFT aide to run troubled Detroit teacher's union
The Christian Science Monitor
The two faces of mass shootings in America
To store renewable electricity, utilities turn to pumped water
THE MONITOR'S VIEW Coming clean on corruption’s links to pollution
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. County hires outside law firm to investigate probation chief
San Diego low-income apartment project geared to LGBT seniors
The Washington Post
GOP leaders to prepare for possible floor fight at convention
City deputies indicted in fatal shooting of 6-year-old in Louisiana city
Common Core takes a hit: N.Y. Gov. Cuomo’s task force recommends overhaul
GW president apologizes to student after Palestinian flag incident
Ohio deputy charged with murder for on-duty shooting in March
Scalia stirs controversy again with questions in affirmative action case
Read the most controversial statement by Justice Scalia on admissions and race
Citadel cadets who wore KKK-like hoods are suspended
Baltimore eviction rate among highest in country, study says
USA Today
The coaches who spend years fighting the NCAA
Suspicious letter reaches D.C. office of Muslim-advocacy group
Protesters keep pressure on humbled Chicago mayor
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