Today in Black History: Pioneering journalist Carl Rowan, who served in the Kennedy administration, was born in 1925 in Ravencroft, Tennessee.
The New York Times
National
Trump’s Twitter Fury at McConnell Risks Alienating a Key Ally
Trump Suggests North Korea Threat ‘Wasn’t Tough Enough’
Even the Most Precise Strike Could Prompt Retaliation
South Korea Says U.S. Vows Coordination
Wisconsin Isn’t So Sure It Wants Those 13,000 Factory Jobs
27 National Monuments Are Under Review. Here Are Five to Watch.
Trump Plans to Declare Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency
Seeing Hope for Flagging Economy, West Virginia Revamps Vocational Track
Students, Cities and States Take the Climate Fight to Court
What Crime Victims Think About Trump’s Criminal Justice Agenda
Local
Daniel Loeb, a Cuomo Donor, Makes Racial Remark About Black Leader
Another Subway Woe: Cuomo Says Power Distribution Must be Overhauled
12-Year-Old Bronx Girl Arrested in Scalding of Friend at Sleepover
U.S. to Help Remove Debt Burden for Students Defrauded by For-Profit Chain
Philly.com
Alleged killer was in prosecutors' scopes, but still walked
Pa. House leader signals budget impasse likely to linger
Jobless, homeless, convict … but now she's an award-winner
Wharton study: Immigration proposal will lead to less economic growth and fewer jobs
The Detroit Free Press
Mike Duggan, Coleman Young agree to debate ahead of November election
A felon's crusade: Robert Davis vs. everybody
Detroit reveals plan to board up 11,000 vacant homes in two years
Is the state at fault for Detroit's school woes?
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago cop's 2012 fatal shooting of teen 'unprovoked' and 'unwarranted': IPRA
Illinois could lose $87 million in federal food stamp funding over Cook County soda tax
Under Sinclair Broadcast Group, WGN could be 'Chicago's very own' no more
Walmart removes back-to-school banner placed over gun display
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mayor Frank Jackson: Cleveland's homicide solving rate 'unacceptable'
3 school districts, 2 cities in Cuyahoga County ask for new taxes: Here's what it would cost you
Urban Kutz offering free back-to-school haircuts and hair-braiding on Sunday, Aug. 13
Small wind turbines in Ohio are the next big thing, says Department of Energy
County prosecutors need to study Alan Buford police acquittal case: editorial
How quickly could Quicken Loans Arena referendum end up before voters?
The Star-Ledger
Suspended police chief also faces suit over bias claim in pit bull attack
Cop spent stolen union funds on timeshares, home improvements, AG says
The fundraising gap between governor hopefuls Murphy and Guadagno is growing
In home demolition, residents see hope for safer streets
The Los Angeles Times
Immigration appeals court throws out deportation order for man detained by ICE after dropping daughter off at school
As California eases pot laws, struggling L.A. cities look for opportunity — and face community pushback
State Senate bills aim to make homes more affordable, but they won't spur nearly enough construction
Muslim woman awarded $85,000 after her hijab was forcibly removed by Long Beach police officer
USA Today
What it will take to avoid a catastrophic war with North Korea
Why you should never ride with your feet on the dash of your car
The Washington Post
An 11-year-old was doused with boiling water at a sleepover. Her mother blames an online challenge.
Trump is deporting fewer immigrants than Obama, including criminals
At raucous town halls, Republicans have faced another round of anger over health care
Congress will have 12 working days to prevent a debt default
How three launches signal new leaps in North Korea’s missile capabilities
Washington dives into options, consequences in North Korea crisis
CNN cuts ties with pundit Jeffrey Lord for use of Nazi phrase on Twitter
Analysis: West Virginia governor wants to sell Trump on a $4.5 billion coal bailout by calling it a “homeland security initiative”
Analysis: Think millennials are woke? A new poll suggests some are still sleeping on racism.
Charlottesville prepares for a white nationalist rally on Saturday
Teenager is critically wounded by bullets as she drove on a District street
D.C. unveils plans for new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. Take a look (video).
Trump officials begin review of Obama emissions standards for cars
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