Today in Black History: Philosopher Alain Locke, the first Black Rhodes Scholar, was born on this date in Philadelphia in 1886.
For continuing coverage of the aftermath of Hurrican Irma in Florida visit the Miami Herald and the Florida Times-Union news websites.
The New York Times
National
Ferguson Drops Charges Against Man Cited in Justice Dept. Report
Officers Avoid Federal Charges in Death of Freddie Gray
Congress Passes Measure Challenging Trump to Denounce Hate Groups
Deal Struck to Extend Financing for Children’s Health Program
Splitting 5-4, Justices Put Texas Redistricting on Hold
Democrats on Voter Fraud Panel Join Those Criticizing It
How the U.S. Limited the Death Toll in 2 Monster Storms
Why Getting Florida’s Power Back On Could Take Weeks
Ravaged South Has ‘a Lot of Work To Do’ as Skies Clear
White House May Reset Refugee Quota to Below 50,000
Justices Allow Refugee Ban While Case Proceeds
A Sheriff’s Bind: Cross the White House, or the Courts
Local
De Blasio, Seeking Second Term, Wins an Easy Victory
Local Issues Dominate New York City Council Elections
Eric Gonzalez Wins Primary Election for Brooklyn District Attorney
Police Likely to Release Body Camera Footage in Fatal Bronx Shooting, Commissioner Says
In Testimony, Women Describe Robert Menendez’s Role in Getting Visas
After More Than 20 Years, Newark to Regain Control of Its Schools
Philly.com
Afro-pick sculpture added to plaza with Frank Rizzo's statue
Unlike Rizzo statute, Willis' raised-fist statue is empowering
Report:DHS ignored warning signs, two girls died
Inside Black Lives Matters' messy hierarchy in Philly
In Philly, a push to get kids to show up for school
The Star-Ledger
What we know about the models who testified in Menendez case
32 charged in major gang, drug bust after spike in shootings
Meet candidates for ‘Teacher of the Year’
Here's what every N.J. college would cost if it cut tuition 20% (like Drew U.)
Why Christie isn't in Trump's cabinet just got more intriguing. Here's why.
The Chicago Tribune
What we still don't know about Kenneka Jenkins' death – despite what you see on social media
Kenneka Jenkins' death strikes chord with amateur sleuths, police critics
1 dead, 4 wounded in Chicago shootings
Petition alleges corrupt Chicago cop framed 15 additional people on drug charges
10 key numbers in Cook County soda tax repeal debate
Obama Foundation sets summit to promote civic engagement
Former Second City cast member files racial discrimination lawsuit
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
To promise free tuition in Cleveland, Say Yes must raise enough money
Will Say Yes to Education help pay your child's college tuition? Charter school students' fate still to be decided
Cleveland Councilman Jeff Johnson endorses Zack Reed after mayoral primary defeat
Despite victory, Frank Jackson has his work cut out for him
All Cleveland City Council incumbents survive primary
Brandon King wins East Cleveland Democratic mayoral primary, will face Devin Branch in November
The Los Angeles Times
Three crucial debates to follow at September's California State Board of Education meeting
Years ago, residents began raising money to make their street safer. But City Hall keeps throwing up roadblocks
UC regents to examine UC Irvine's rescission fiasco, impact of another possible tuition increase
Berkeley City Council OKs police use of pepper spray on violent protesters
Embattled ethics watchdog to step down amid turmoil at water agency
The Detroit Free Press
Protesters march outside Kid Rock show at Little Caesars Arena
Riley: Protesting Kid Rock was wrong use of valuable civil rights energy, time
Michigan Attorney General Schuette joins Republican race for governor
Sen. Bert Johnson wants criminal case tossed: 'The indictment is defective'
The Washington Post
Sanders to introduce bill that would revolutionize U.S. health care. And he has a record level of support.
Trump promised giant tax cuts. Here’s where negotiations stand.
Middle-class incomes rise, but Census report shows worrying disparities
After Irma, a once-lush gem in the U.S. Virgin Islands is now a wasteland
Supreme Court agrees with Trump administration, says some refugees can be barred for now
Over liberals’ objections, Supreme Court says Texas need not draw new districts now
After @tedcruz liked a porn tweet, Sen. Ted Cruz blamed ‘a staffing issue’
After 5 years, Ferguson drops charges against black man cited as victim of biased policing
8-year-old biracial boy was hung from rope by N.H. teenagers because of his race, family says
Analysis: The right disdains identity politics. But President Trump is proof it works for them, too.
Judge orders Town of Chevy Chase to pick up the tab for Purple Line supporters’ legal fees
College Park decides to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections
Report urges major changes in career education at Maryland school system
Baltimore officers won’t face federal civil rights charges in Freddie Gray’s death, Justice Department concludes
Baltimore officials ask for stiffer punishments and more money to address crime
USA Today
Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter facing blowback on Hurricane Irma comments
ESPN sends out statement regarding Jemele Hill tweets
These before and after satellite photos show Irma's devastating destruction in Florida and Caribbean
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