Today in Black History: Writer and social critic Alice Dunbar Nelson was born in 1875 and helped shaped the Harlem Renaissance.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Darryl Glenn's statement about increasing violence is mostly false:RNC 2016 Fact-Check
Cleveland protests remain peaceful on Day 1 of Republican National Convention (Videos)
Open-carry advocates walk down Veterans Memorial Bridge with assault rifles during the RNC
Protesters from all sides coalesce outside Cleveland RNC entrance (video)
RNC 2016: Meet Toni Ann Rozsahegyi, your average Cleveland housewife and anti-war activist
Gun violence, police shootings prompt Cleveland councilman to cancel Glenville Festival and Parade
U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci, others unveil mentorship program for 20 Cleveland youth
The New York Times
National
EDITORIAL: The Most Extreme G.O.P. Platform in Memory
Republican Convention Speeches on Day 1: What You Missed and Our Fact Checks
Republican Convention: Floor Fighting on Day 1
Mitch McConnell Leads Senate Delegation to Republican Convention
Melania Trump’s Speech Bears Striking Similarities to Michelle Obama’s in 2008
What, Congressman Steve King Asks, Have Nonwhites Done for Civilization?
It’s Donald Trump’s Convention. But the Inspiration? Nixon.
Another Baltimore Police Officer Acquitted in Freddie Gray Case
Baton Rouge Gunman Moved ‘Tactically’ to Target Police Officers, Officials Say
Administration Asks Supreme Court to Rehear Immigration Case Once It’s Full
Black Police Officers Feel the Inner Tug of a Dual Role
Race Strongly Influences Mortgage Lending in St. Louis, Study Finds
Local
After 2 Years, Progress Is Hard to See in Some Struggling City Schools
Pigeons May Predict Lead Contamination, Study Finds
Cuomo Details Redesigned Subway Cars and Major Station Renovations
The Christian Science Monitor
Trump, echoing Nixon, ratchets up 'law and order' message (+video)
Why The Game's anti-violence rally drew a big crowd in L.A.
What some Republicans are saying about race and criminal justice reform
Baltimore judge acquits another police officer in Freddie Gray death
Baton Rouge tragedy puts focus on challenges faced by black police (+video)
The Star-Ledger
A sisters' circle of hope rises from heartbreak
Rutgers police to get body cams, report says
27 weeks of protests: Activists demand investigation into police shootings
Leading motorcade through port, Newark mayor demands local hiring policy
Is $12M real estate sale sign that East Orange could become millennial hot spot?
The Washington Post
Republicans use opening night to assail Clinton, appeal to a divided base
Who can unite the GOP? Clinton.
Melania Trump’s speech appears to have been cribbed
Recent shooting incidents and terror attacks are beginning to overwhelm people
Investigators: Housing secretary and potential Clinton running mate Julian Castro violated Hatch Act
Rep. Steve King wonders what ‘sub-group’ besides whites contributed more to civilization
Father of teen killed by an illegal immigrant: 'Trump is sent from God'
Christie is bitter about not being running mate
Obama administration asks Supreme Court to reconsider immigration plan
‘This is our graduation party!’ U-Md. releases video of police pepper-spraying students.
Baltimore officer acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray case
More than 40% of cases in which Fairfax police used force involved black residents
The Detroit Free Press
Ex-Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh back in court today
Former DPS principal pleads no contest to embezzlement
Is your school an A or an F? You'll soon find out
$8.6M in grants aimed at services for crime victims
The Chicago Tribune
2 dead, 12 wounded in city shootings
Illinois' first lady unveils $15 million plan to renovate crumbling executive mansion
Police chief calls author of essay about growing up black in Naperville
City, county set aside money to help pay for environmental cleanup in industry zones
EDITORIALS: Beyond Trump and Clinton: What Republicans and Democrats stand for
The Los Angeles Times
Southern California water district completes $175-million purchase of delta islands
Judge throws out ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca's plea deal, saying 6 months in prison is not enough
Airbnb strikes deal with L.A. to collect millions in lodging taxes
Metrolink unveils new locomotives that could help improve the region's air
CalPERS posts worst year since 2009, with slim returns
USA Today
'Hate cops?' billboard prompts controversy in Indiana
Steve King creates uproar with salute to contributions of white people
#TrumpNation: Supporters see themselves in Republican nominee
Omarosa Manigault named head of black outreach for Trump campaign
Philly.com
Metastatic prostate cancer cases surge, adding to screening controversy
Philly announces nine community schools to aid needy neighborhoods
The lucrative business of cleaning crime scenes
Commentary: Citizen videos of police promote justice
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