Today in Black History: Journalist and civil rights advocate Ida B. Wells, a founder of the NAACP, was born on this date in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
The New York Times
In 2nd Term, Obama Is Seen Using ‘Hidden Hand’ Style
Editorial: A Step to Majority Rule in the Senate
Blow: The System Failed
Two Nights After Verdict, Protests Rip Through Los Angeles
The Truth About Trayvon
Zimmerman Prosecutors Duck the Race Issue
Pennsylvania Defends Law on ID for Voters
Stalwart Citizens, Not Just Police Tactics, Deserve Credit as Crime Ebbs
The Christian Science Monitor
Federal probe of George Zimmerman not over, says Justice's Eric Holder
Pennsylvania voter ID law back in court: Can it be enforced?
On immigration reform, more Americans hew to the Democrats' stance
The Star Ledger
Martin Perez sworn in as Rutgers board member after two years of controversy
Booker's celebrity pushes him to almost insurmountable lead for Senate race
Christie accepts $4.5M donation from United Arab Emirates for Sandy relief to schools
Zimmerman verdict protests continue in Newark for 2nd day
Do Dem political bosses dismiss Buono because she's a woman?
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan feels bite of federal budget cuts: Furloughs, lost benefits, dwindling research funds
Rallies for Trayvon Martin planned in Detroit and Flint on Saturday
Kevyn Orr reaches settlement with some creditors; details not released
Governor names new emergency manager for Detroit Public Schools
Judge dismisses suit by Tom Barrow to remove Mike Duggan as write-in candidate
The Washington Post
Civil case against Zimmerman would be hard, officials say
Detective made big impression, Zimmerman juror says
Zimmerman trial revives attention for Marissa Alexander case
Holder: Trayvon Martin’s death ‘unnecessary’
What chance did Trayvon Martin, a 'suspect,' have in court?
Felon rights restoration ramping up at end of McDonnell’s term
Breakthrough in cold case reopens dark chapter for Md. corrections
How the Black Guerrilla Family gang took root in Md.’s prisons
The Chicago Tribune
Federal lawsuits against CPS school closings set to begin
Dillard making another run for governor
Durbin draws GOP electoral challenger
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
At CNN, hundreds protest verdict
Dexter Scott King marries long-time girlfriend
Panel: Suspend CEO facing felony charges
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Convention Center faces competition from complexes around country
Ohio Turnpike officials agree to boost tolls, sell $1 billion in bonds for major road projects
Court makes permanent order that Ohio count provisional ballots cast in right polling station but wrong precinct
Ohio pursuing drone test center with Indiana, as FAA tackles unmanned flight
The Los Angeles Times
Leaders urge calm, vow crack down
Protests in Oakland turn violent, waiter attacked
Details of S.D. mayor's alleged sexual harassment released
Inmate hunger strike wanes, but thousands continue refusing meals
Critics question how next UC president was chosen
USA Today
L.A. mayor: 13 arrested in Zimmerman protests
Juror: Zimmerman should have stayed in his car
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