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Today in Black History: The National Urban League was founded on this date in 1911 in New York City upon the merger of three social service organizations.

The New York Times


Hurricane Carter, Wrongfully Jailed Boxer, Is Dead


50 Years Into War on Poverty, Hardship Hits Back

Jeb Bush’s Rush to Make Money May Be Hurdle

Aereo Case Will Shape TV’s Future


Army’s Ban on Some Popular Hairstyles Raises Ire of Black Female Soldiers


New Mayor and a New Agenda, but Little Change Within the Ranks

Teacher Says LaGuardia High School Picks Tests Over Talent



The Christian Science Monitor

Nevada range war: Western states move to take over federal land


Keystone XL pipeline: New delay could move decision beyond midterms (+video)

Blended learning revolution: Tech meets tradition in the classroom


In Central African Republic, a town embodies the nation's conflict


The Star Ledger

Christie officials call new revenue measures everything but 'taxes'

Community Blood Services 'urgently needs' platelet donors

Civil case taking too long? A court advisory committee hopes to speed that up

Plainfield mayor touts new budget, but critics worry about rising taxes

Offer for Newark medical center gets slashed, leaving NJ taxpayers to foot huge bill


The Detroit Free Press


Urban agriculture projects finally getting under way in Detroit

As Detroit rape kits sit untested, justice for victims is denied

Community advisory group for new Red Wings arena to hold election this week

Groups call for peace, racial healing: 'I'm so ashamed of this city'


Editorial: Restoring trust in government is first hurdle for would-be officeholders


Philly.com

Bad news on America democracy ... the patient has died


A new face for Philadelphia Republicans


Group fights to keep school in district


The Washington Post

With Keystone XL’s delay, another controversial issue hits pause before the midterms

The Contempt Act: Who would it would affect in the Obama administration?

Confronting a taboo after the death of ‘For Brown Girls’ founder

Top Obama administration official e-mail from two decades ago

Local food insecurity in America, in 11 graphics

Prince George’s school board hires an executive director

High school career academies prepare students for jobs

In search for Relisha Rudd, volunteers undeterred


The Chicago Tribune

6 children shot Sunday night during violent holiday weekend

Quinn grants 43 clemency petitions


State officials drop proposed medical pot gun ban


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Take a sneak peek at the new Common Core exams that are coming to Ohio

Ohio's new voting rules make it easier to vote but harder to cheat: Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted

Ohio legislature puts stumbling blocks in the way of voters: Catherine Turcer of Common Cause


National Republicans mislead on Ed FitzGerald's role in Juvenile Justice Center project


The Los Angeles Times

It's not just the young moving back in with their parents

Wrongly-jailed boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter dies at 76

Resurrection story inspires on Prophet's campaign trail

Acceptance rates at elite U.S. colleges decline


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Monday is final day to register to vote in Georgia primary






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