Today in Black History: Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas was born on this date in 1948 in Pin Point, Georgia.

The New York Times

National

A Win for Affirmative Action as Justices Uphold Race-Conscious Admissions

Affirmative Action Is Here to Stay

Sharp Blow to Plan to Shield Millions From Deportation

Obama Fracking Rule Is Struck Down by Court

Democrats End Sit-In After 25 Hours, Drawing Attention to Gun Control

House Democrats Throw Out the Rule Book. But to What End?

Senate Votes to Keep Gun Proposal Alive, but in Limbo

U.S. Partisanship Is Highest in Decades, Pew Study Finds

Zika Deal in Congress Likely to Be Delayed Until After Recess

C-Span, Gun Control and a Protest Made for Streaming

Baltimore Officer in Freddie Gray Case Is Cleared of All Charges

Medicare and Social Security Trustees Warn of Shortfalls

Justices Disclose Privately Paid Trips and Gifts


Local

De Blasio Finds Support From Gay New Yorkers Still Has Limits

Muslim Officer Sues New York Police Dept. Over No-Beard Policy

Late Deal in Albany Could Allow Charter Schools to Hire More Uncertified Teachers


The Christian Science Monitor

Democrats sit in: Treading a line between leadership, grandstanding

Social Security benefits will rise in 2017, but fund's future uncertain

Can states separate politics from gun policy? California aims to try.

'Touchscreen democracy': how technology can recast politics

Employees today get more work benefits, but there's a catch


The Star-Ledger

New evidence released in case of trooper indicted in MetLife Stadium attack

$15 minimum wage approaching final legislative passage

N.J. Dems introduce $34.8B budget with more money to fight poverty

Chris Christie wants poor kids to empty their pockets | Sheneman cartoon


Philly.com

In face of uproar, Fattah resigns effective immediately

Fattah guilty verdict isn't just about him

LGBT anti-discrimination bill advances in Pa. Senate

For-profit college watchdog fighting to stay alive


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Minority share of U.S. population now 38.4 percent, census estimates; minorities responsible for Ohio growth

Which schools pay the most to handle student disabilities, poverty and English Language Learners? Rankings here

Federal judge overturns Cleveland's restrictions on RNC protests

East Cleveland council president Thomas Wheeler survives second recall attempt, according to unofficial results


The Detroit Free Press

Charles Pugh arrested in N.Y. on molestation charges

Feds: State water filters safe for Flint's pregnant women, kids

Kwame Kilpatrick's request for appeal is before the Supreme Court today


The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel curt, cracks jokes in rare deposition of sitting mayor

Rep. Robin Kelly speaks out on guns as U.S. House sit-in hits 2nd day

EDITORIALS: Emanuel's problem isn't Friends. This is about the lakefront and the law.

Chicago City Council approves paid sick leave on busy day

Chicago a hot spot for home health fraud


The Washington Post

Supreme Court upholds University of Texas affirmative action admissions

"A terrific comfort for higher education": Diversity advocates welcome Supreme Court ruling in Texas case

Democrats end sit-on on House floor while promising to continue to press for gun votes

Bipartisan gun control compromise fails to nab 60 votes, but survives a first hurdle

Supreme Court won’t revive Obama plan to shield illegal immigrants from deportation

Here’s who is affected by the Supreme Court’s big ruling on immigration

Why House Republicans didn’t cave to Democrats’ demands for a gun vote

Current and former business leaders endorse Clinton, call Trump unqualified

The difference between what rich and poor Americans eat is getting bigger

This chart perfectly explains what’s at stake in the quest to stop climate change

Baltimore officer acquitted of murder, other charges in Freddie Gray case

Baltimore prosecutors now must weigh giving up on Freddie Gray case

Civil rights leader Walter Fauntroy vows to return to face legal, financial troubles

John Ashe, a former U.N. General Assembly president, dies at 61


USA Today

Immigrant groups crushed over Supreme Court ruling, focus on next moves

Senate gun compromise survives first test vote

Outrage over candidate's 'Make America White Again' sign


The Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court decision deals blow to health coverage efforts in California

Lack of preparation for massive earthquake could bring catastrophe, report says

Parents and principals will weigh in on charter placements at L.A. school campuses




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