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Civil rights pioneer Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was born on this date in 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Today in Black History: President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation ending slavery in the District of Columbia on this date in 1862.

The New York Times


Pension Deal Edges Detroit a Step Closer to Recovery

OPINION: Veterans and White Supremacy


Census Survey Revisions Mask Health Law Effects


Obama Commutes a Prisoner’s Sentence, Lengthened More Than 3 Years by a Typo

Early Data in E-Cigarette Study May Raise Safety Concerns


New York Drops Unit That Spied on Muslims


Bloomberg Plans a $50 Million Challenge to the N.R.A.


More Talks Expected in ‘Central Park Five’ Lawsuit


The Christian Science Monitor

Obamacare’s next chapter: More insurance firms opting 'in' than 'out'?

Family Dollar: Is bad news for store good news for US economy?

Nevada rancher vs. federal agents: a very old conflict suddenly made new



The Star Ledger

More subpoenas from Bridgegate committee likely; committee hasn't ruled out calling Christie

Trenton mayor blasted by city council for firing, one member says he is acting like 'a dictator'

NJ school construction agency announces $500 million for 1,600 projects


Newark Mayor's Race: Spanish-language TV ad touts support for Jeffries


As NJ's HIV/AIDS population grows, advocates question shrinking state drug program


Chris Christie calls for unlimited campaign donations with 48-hour reporting period


The Detroit Free Press

Obama, Michigan in talks to free up $100M to aid Detroit pension deal

Cody High School grounds, surrounding neighborhoods slated for major makeover

Jesse Jackson: Beating of motorist in Detroit 'a sin against humanity'

Duggan announces plan to maintain, increase workforce at Detroit parks


Detroit council OKs transfer of 16,000 properties to city's land bank



Philly.com


Council hears pros and cons of city's methadone clinics

Rage and - finally - action in death of autistic woman

D.A. creates new unit to review homicide convictions

Poll: City voters disapprove of guv, SRC



The Washington Post


Hank Aaron, Braves, get racist emails after interview comments

Holder wants $15 million from Congress


Is the Pew poll on Obama’s race misleading?

The ideological middle in Congress is dead. So, who killed it?

Mizeur to propose initiatives for Md. senior citizens

D.C. Council weighs ceding power to mayor


The Chicago Tribune

Metra releases index cards dubbed 'patronage files'

Smoking rate among Chicago students drops

Future murky for Homewood-Flossmoor girls basketball coach


FBI portrays Derrick Smith as desperate to win first campaign


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Officials accepting applications for Cuyahoga County low-income youth jobs program

Cleveland State University is committed to diversity in construction of Center for Innovation in Health Professions


Charges dropped against two Cuyahoga County Justice Center guards


The Los Angeles Times

California renters face a crisis in finding affordable payments

Garcetti vows to fix sidewalks, but repair funds remain unspent


Compton Community College library opens seven years later than planned

College Board offers a few glimpses into its redesigned SAT


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia regents approve tuition increases

Atlanta public school budget approval delayed

Atlanta student wins scholarship from radio host Tom Joyner’s foundation



USA Today

Schools shut down social media access after suicide


Democratic super PAC raises big sum for Senate fights

New York police end Muslim surveillance program








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