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E. Frederic Morrow, the first Black to serve in an executive position on a President's staff, was born on this date in 1909 in Hackensack, NJ.

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Today in Black History: Heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston, who rose from poverty in Arkansas, was born on this date in 1932.

The New York Times


Abduction in Nigeria Dismays Even Fellow Jihadis

The Country’s Most Republican Company?

Florida Finds Itself Center of Debate on Climate Change

Editorial: Climate Disruptions, Close to Home


Blow: In College, Nurturing Matters


Called by Republicans, Health Insurers Deliver Unexpected Testimony

Philadelphia’s Success in Helping the Homeless Gets a Philanthropic Boost

Taxpayers’ Bill in Bridge Inquiry Soars

Connecticut Students Show Gains in National Tests


The Christian Science Monitor

Will international aid help Nigeria turn the corner with Boko Haram?


Tax break for corporate research: Is House GOP plan fiscally responsible?

California court charts new path on life without parole for juveniles

One drug will do for lethal injections, but execution woes go deeper, report says

As South Africa votes, this shanty town explains anger at the ANC (+video)



The Star Ledger


Christie administration's civil service changes adopted despite opposition

In NJ, 80-90 percent of Obamacare enrollees have paid their premiums

Teaneck superintendent, prosecutor to discuss fates of students arrested in prank

Sweeney to take part in White House panel on minimum wage increase


The Detroit Free Press


Teacher charged in Eastpointe pool drowning faces preliminary exam today

Northern Michigan students learn from inmates through 'Inside-Out' course

Fewer Detroit teachers than expected accept severance offer


U-M accused of bias in lawsuit over Arab student's tuition

Michigan prison food vendor survives union challenge in 2-2 vote


Philly.com


Family mourns woman slain in murder-suicide

Principal charged in cheating scandal

Hearing today on Comcast-TWC merger



The Washington Post

Map: Where the average student loan burden is largest


How North Carolina Republicans may be helping Kay Hagan


Reid blames climate change on Kochs


Fiscal cliff still impacting state tax revenues

Republicans think religion could help them woo Hispanics. They’re wrong.

Md. Democratic candidates for governor debate at U-Md.


MoCo teachers endorse Ike Leggett for third term


The Chicago Tribune


How cops broke 2009 case of 12-year-old girl's slaying


At least 3, including 76-year-old woman, hurt in city shootings


CTA says fewer thefts, robberies compared to last year

Officials re-opening botched 'Dixmoor 5' case


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Nina Turner shares family tradition of voting together


College offers first $10,000 bachelor's degree: Higher Education Roundup


Rep. Marcia Fudge protests schoolgirl kidnappings at Nigeria's embassy


Alzheimer's disease Q & A: Health Chats



The Los Angeles Times

Holder: Schools must enroll children of immigrants in U.S. illegally

Rialto school officials apologize for Holocaust assignment



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia State, developers want The Ted for major project

Key impacts of climate change in Georgia

Man indicted in 2000 death of West Georgia student from DeKalb

Fulton school board to consider proposed budget

School board seeks review of central Atlanta education



USA Today


White House: Don't discourage undocumented from schools


Study: Video monitors in trucks, buses could save lives


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