Today in Black History: Legendary jazz innovator, saxophonist John Coltrane,a leading figure of the bebop genre, was born in 1926 in Hamlet, North Carolina.
The Charlotte Observer
CMPD chief: Video provides no ‘definitive’ evidence that victim pointed gun before officer shot him
Charlotte police protests: Governor declares state of emergency as violence erupts for second night
Charlotte faces aftermath of protests ignited by fatal police shooting; 16 officers injured
The New York Times
National
EDITORIAL: Release the Charlotte Police Video
Charlotte Police Are Urged to Release Video of Shooting
Charlotte Was the ‘New South.’ Now Its Self-Image Is Shaken
Congressman Tells BBC: Charlotte Protesters ‘Hate White People’
Officer Is Charged in Fatal Shooting of Black Man in Tulsa
Keith Scott’s Killing by Police Emerges as Issue in Tight North Carolina Race
Clinton and Trump Tied in North Carolina Poll, With Sharp Educational Divides
Donald Trump, in Pittsburgh, Pledges to Boost Both Coal and Gas
Liberals See Hillary Clinton’s Focus on Big Donors as Bafflingly Dated
Local
Cuomo’s Silver Lining in New Albany Graft Case: No Sign He Did Wrong
Anthony Weiner Faces New Scrutiny After Report About Girl, 15
Christie ‘Protected’ Bridge Scandal Culprit, Official Says
The Christian Science Monitor
Why Americans see different things when looking at same police videos (+video)
What does 'black-on-black crime' actually mean?
Why the gender gap in gun ownership is shrinking
Why NASCAR was hit with a $500 million racial discrimination lawsuit
The Star-Ledger
5 ways the Port Authority 'stonewalled' questions about Bridgegate
Lawmakers may move to subpoena Christie over new Bridgegate disclosures
Tip to press about Bridgegate lane closures came from inside P.A.
Ex-Montville 1st grade teacher admits sexually assaulting 5 kids, report says
North Jersey casino effort doomed? Group backing it suspends ad campaign
The Washington Post
Charlotte mayor orders curfew, but police allow protests to continue
Congressman: Charlotte protesters ‘hate white people because white people are successful’
Protester who was shot in Charlotte on Wednesday night has died
White Tulsa officer charged with manslaughter in death of unarmed black man
Trump wants universities to reduce tuition
Hillary Clinton just borrowed a billionaire tax hike from Bernie Sanders
Inquiry launched into Anthony Weiner’s alleged suggestive online messages with teen
U-Md. launches a simple mission — with $75 million
To protest segregation, they walked out of their classroom and into history
Prince George’s schools shake up staff as system reels from abuse allegations
Va. residents warned about misleading voter registration letters
Philly.com
FOP endorses Fitzpatrick for Congress in hot Bucks race
Expert: Collapse demolition contractor was 'totally incompetent, inexperienced'
Councilman defends Parking Authority's decision not to fire director accused of sexual harassment
The Detroit Free Press
Family asked 2nd chance for suspect after he killed 1st wife
Flurry of bills pass before another long break
Snyder adds state doctor to his Cabinet, creates commission
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
How Cleveland's anti-lead poisoning anthem "Forgotten Homes" was made
Cleveland teachers reject contract deal, adding challenge to tax renewal
Black Caucus and Rep. Marcia Fudge seek Justice Department action in shootings of unarmed blacks
How Ohio reached report card chaos - and one way to cut through confusion
Savannah James to christen Goodyear's Wingfoot Two in October
Euclid High School counselor sentenced to prison for sex with student
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