Today in Black History: President Barack Hussein Obama, the first Black elected President of the United States, was born on this date in 1961 in Hawaii.
The New York Times
National
Editorial: President Obama’s Tough, Achievable Climate Plan
Plans to Fight Obama’s Climate Rules Started Early
Uneven Performances in Trump-less Republican Forum
Christie Debate Party Is Set, but Will He Be on the Show?
Democrats Unveil a Plan to Fight Gerrymandering
Chris Christie Softens Tone on Minimum Wage Increases
Puerto Ricans Brace for Crisis in Health Care
Local
Bodegas Declining in Manhattan as Rents Rise and Chains Grow
Borough Aid to Queens Library Is Restored
Woman’s Death in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Holding Cell Will Be Investigated by State Attorney General
Trend of New York Gun Violence Has Flattened Out, Police Statistics Show
As New York Rents Soar, Public Housing Becomes Lifelong Refuge
The Christian Science Monitor
Why Obama is doubling down on new climate change plan (+video)
What NOT to look for in the first GOP debate
THE MONITOR'S VIEW A universal answer to religious violence
Philly.com
As violent crime rises, cops seek connection
Wanting to punch teachers no longer disqualifies you to become president, apparently
Tolls on Tacony-Palmyra, Burlington-Bristol bridges could double
Wolf nominates new Pa. police commish
Confident Chattah: 'I am innocent'
National group approves merger of Rutgers' 2 law schools
The Star Ledger
2 shot outside PNC Arts Center, State Police say
UPDATED: In N.H. forum, Christie touts Social Security changes, drug policies
Salem police chief wants 3 teens tried as adults in beating, robbery at gas station
Majority of Latinos view Donald Trump negatively, poll shows
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
John Kasich contrasts experience with the GOP presidential field in New Hampshire forum
Hillary Clinton headed to Cleveland on Aug. 27 for grassroots organizing meeting
Panel to choose Cleveland's Community Police Commission holds public forum: Two takeaways
Youngstown program allows older adults to earn college tuition waivers by volunteering
The Detroit Free Press
Former Lions RB Mel Farr dead at 70
3-year-old shot, killed on Detroit's east side
DPS school board files Justice Department complaint
Urgent care without the wait comes to downtown Detroit
The Washington Post
DHS deportation program meets with resistance
Charles Koch’s focus on ‘injustices’ is fueled by an unlikely partnership
Some federal retirees could face extra-large jump in Medicare premiums
Clinton name-checks Republicans in new video defending Planned Parenthood
President delivers impassioned plug for his Clean Power Plan
Police chiefs from around the country meet in D.C. to discuss violent summer
The unequal distribution of businesses in D.C.
Montgomery boxes Confederate statue to protect it from vandalism
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago to net $16 million for Malcolm X site
CPS announces incentive program for school principals
Official: Chicago charter schools get full CPS payment, not just 15 percent
Rauner signs bill regarding student concussions
Cook County homeowners can now complete property tax assessment appeals online
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. Unified food chief resigns under fire but maintains innocence
Consultant's report clashes with calls for smaller Men's Central Jail
Community Coalition's South L.A. headquarters get a welcome face-lift
Ex-LAPD detective accused of making racially charged remarks sues to get job back
Does a voting-rights case threaten experimentation?
USA Today
Sandra Bland's family to file federal lawsuit
Obamacare reduces maximum out-of-pocket costs, but not enough for some
Exclusive: Venture capital to make diversity pledge
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