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Today in Black History: The South African Nationalist government bans the African National Congress (ANC) in 1960, sending the ANC leadership into exile.

The New York Times

Tax Preparers Are Targeting Poor With High Fees

As Obama Spotlights Gender Gap in Wages, His Own Payroll Draws Scrutiny

Unofficial Enforcer of Ruling on Race in College Admissions

Obama Announces Grants to Schools to Integrate Work Experiences

Student Deaths, One After the Other, Unsettle a Close-Knit Campus

Charlotte Names New Mayor Amid Scandal

School Funding Deal in Kansas Complicates Governor’s Campaign for Re-election


49 Percent of New Yorkers Approve of de Blasio’s Performance, Poll Says

An Ex-Councilman Upstages the Mayor at His Own Event

Sharpton Is Linked to Spying on the Mafia



The Star Ledger

Stephen Sweeney walks back comments on halting NJ bridge scandal investigation


Editorial: Christie's taxpayer-funded political operatives

Paper-thin structural support on the Pulaski Skyway thanks to decades of corrosion

Trenton mayoral candidates address concerns of Latino community during forum

Atlantic City casino profits plunged 35 percent in 2013


The Christian Science Monitor

Senate extends unemployment insurance. Why such a tough sell in the House?

Do states have to disclose lethal injection drugs? Supreme Court refuses case. (+video)

Does labeling Fort Hood shooter with PTSD stigmatize combat vets? (+video)



The Detroit Free Press

Detroit city workers, pensioners could face cut in retirement savings, too

Oakland, Macomb, creditors file objections to Detroit bankruptcy document

Coroner: No ID until at least Tuesday on body feared to be Kalamazoo doctor

Ex-Ficano aide stole from the poor to buy hair plugs, luxury perks, prosecutors say

Detroit mom gets 23 years in prison for daughter's stabbing death


Philly.com

NAACP 'family feud' turns bitter, ugly

In Montco, a push to expunge juvenile records

Police probe shootings that killed one 11-year-old, wounded another

Camden roundtable on getting summer meals to hungry families


Vo-tech schools booming as grads get jobs

Christie's shoplifting bodyguard has wrist slapped



The Washington Post

Democrats facing reelection submit their wish lists

Senate votes to restore extended unemployment benefits

Obama to target gender wage gap

Holder: Scout’s honor on not transferring Guantanamo prisoners

GOP seeks coverage choices in health law they hate


Obama to announce Youth CareerConnect grants


Md. lawmakers closing out 90-day session

D.C. Council spars with Gray over budget

Why wasn’t Relisha taken from her home? It’s complicated.


The Chicago Tribune

Audit: CPD did not report some crimes in 2012 stats

Argument ends in shooting at a Near North Side nightclub

Springfield rally today over raft of charter school bills



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Former Ohio attorney general says convicted murderer should get new trial

Ohio teachers can buy more with their pay than in coastal cities, national survey finds

Veterans should be awarded college credit for military training, experience and coursework, officials say

Deadline today to register to vote, or make changes to registration

Leaders should balance team-building and completing tasks, say Case Western Reserve University researchers


The Los Angeles Times

LAPD shooting witness: 'We're all shaken'


LAPD officers tamper with in-car audio gear to avoid monitoring


L.A. Unified students want one of their own on school board

Index ranks L.A.'s neediest schools, seeking funds


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

King siblings’ finances in the spotlight

Atlanta schools poised to pass $658M budget

Beverly Hall trial delayed to August

Jesse Jackson Jr. transferred from N.C. to Alabama prison


USA Today

Bridgegate: Ex-Port Authority exec met feds last week

Awards honor outstanding students at community colleges







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