Today in Black History: Military leader Idi Amin overthrows the Obote government and becomes the president and ruler of Uganda on this date in 1971.
The New York Times
With Cutbacks Days Away, Obama Tries to Pressure G.O.P.
Obama’s Forecast on Cuts Is Dire, but Timing Is Disputed
Supreme Court Takes Case on Overall Limit to Political Gifts
Bronx Leader Wants a Public Registry for Offenders in Gun Crimes
The Christian Science Monitor
As clock ticks on 'sequester,' Washington runs short on ideas
Closing education achievement gap: blue-ribbon panel offers blueprint
Which gun control measures are gaining momentum in Congress? (+video)
Unanimous juries for criminal convictions? Supreme Court declines case.
The Star Ledger
Atlantic City's Revel casino to file for bankruptcy
Appellate Court challenges state jurisdiction over Newfield slag cleanup
Cory Booker touts Newark's newest supermarket, says city's food desert is shrinking
Three judges transferred to Essex County to help with large caseload
More than 1,700 firearms collected at Essex County gun buyback
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit credit union shut down due to insolvency concerns
Detroit nears financial collapse, runs out of options, review panel finds (with video)
Business leaders: Detroit on path to being 'dynamic, vibrant,' despite fiscal crisis
Flint hospital denies it honored request that black nurses not care for baby
State Rep. John Olumba of Detroit leaves Democratic Party, citing racial slights
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Hill granted stays of execution
Atlanta schools propose short fall and winter breaks
Advocates urge Georgia governor to reconsider Medicaid expansion
DeKalb County school board sues to avoid suspension, eliciting outrage from parents and employees
State investigates Clayton chairman’s residency
The Washington Post
As sequester nears, focus is on blame
Obama reaches out to Republican senators on immigration overhaul
Expert panel writes blueprint to close the education achievement gap
Understanding the sequester in 4 great infographics
O’Malley agrees to tougher gun ban aimed at the dangerously mentally ill
Gray to release details of plan to make D.C. ‘greenest and most livable’ city
Black men in schools lead by example
The Chicago Tribune
Jacksons due in court for plea hearings Wednesday
Teachers union group will try to unseat Karen Lewis
Exclusive: NIU police chief fired amid misconduct allegations
The Los Angeles Times
O.C. shootings leave four dead, many questions
L.A. community colleges chancellor announces resignation
Ex-Bell officials finger Rizzo as corruption mastermind
Huge spending gaps between school districts, report finds
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
On the road again, Gov. John Kasich elevates the State of the State as political theater: Analysis
Gov. John Kasich focuses on Medicaid, job creation, tax reforms in State of the State address
Coalition lead by Cleveland Housing Network rescues rent-to-own housing programs in Glenville
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson presents budget proposal; public safety among priorities
USA Today
Budget cuts may weaken gun background checks, feds say
LAPD chief: Review of cop firing vital for public trust
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