Today in Black History: Opera great Leontyne Price makes her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on this date in 1961.
The New York Times
For Obama, Investing in Brighter Futures Remains a Tough Sell
Some Republicans Departing From Response Script
It Only Seems That Political Corruption Is Rampant
A Race for a New Mayor; a Trial for an Old One
2014 Elections Likely to Keep Capital’s Split
Lessons for de Blasio in New Jersey’s Free Pre-K
Deputy Mayor for Social Services Now Has a Boss Who Shares Her Agenda
The Christian Science Monitor
Is Barack Obama an imperial president?
South Carolina school shooting: Campuses on edge over shooters, real and imagined
Once the hunter, Chris Christie is now the prey in Bridge-gate probe
Gmail outage, from US to India, lasted 71 minutes ... but felt like days
The Star Ledger
Editorial: Christie should quit GOP governors organization
Another cover-up in Chris Christie's administration?: Editorial
As Chris Christie faces scandal, NJ Republicans wait for guidance
Jersey City to receive $6.9 million to hire or retain 49 firefighters
New mayor, council in Hillside already at odds over personnel
Two tell of attempts to pass cash to Trenton Mayor Tony Mack
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan customers behind on utility bills face shutoff, even in winter
Insurers scramble to handle call volume for health care policies
John Gallagher: You tear down the blight in Detroit, but then what?
Amber Arellano: Invest Michigan's surplus in our future by improving education
Echoes of past in black students' quest for more diversity at University of Michigan
Philly.com
'The Man' -- what people won't say about 5 years of Obama
Did potential mayoral candidate used connections for kids' school?
Pa. ranks 4th in black homicide victims, latest stats show
The complexities of race and racism in healthcare
Free trips to Africa teach local kids about their heritage
The Washington Post
Police identify mall shooter, but not his motive
The post-Obama era
Minimum wage is set to rise in Britain — and Conservatives are all for it
Republicans have a 47% chance of taking the Senate. But it may be much higher.
Can Obama lift Democrats in the midterms? Don’t count on it.
Patient groups accuse insurers of discrimination
The Chicago Tribune
New DCFS director named
Tuition hike for new students at the U. of I.'s 3 campuses
Illinois pension law saves $15 billion less than first thought
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Too much sitting is a risk factor for heart failure, Kaiser research shows
Cleveland's Investment Schools: "Wraparound" services plans are a step closer after community meetings finish
Four takeaways from Sunday's Cuyahoga County Executive candidate forum
Traffic enforcement cameras violate due process rights: Ohio Rep. Dale Mallory
Ohio Democrats' principled focus on voting rights also has practical side
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Federal grant will create database of DNA
The Los Angeles Times
Beleaguered Oakland police see a turnaround in crime
Critics call for more oversight of California accreditation panel
Lawsuit takes on California teachers' job protections
USA Today
Twenty young people a day hospitalized for gun injuries
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