Today in Black History: Inventor Elijah McCoy, believed to be the inspiration for the term "the real McCoy," was born in 1843 in Colchester, Canada.
The New York Times
Americans’ Unity on Big Issues Doesn’t Bridge Partisan Gap
Almost Half of Americans Say Budget Cuts Will Hurt Economy
Obama Picks Nominees for Commerce Dept. and Trade Representative
Showing Grass-Roots Support for Immigration Overhaul
More Releases of Ailing Prisoners Are Urged
Girl’s Bones Bear Signs of Cannibalism by Starving Virginia Colonists
Crowning 1 World Trade Center
The Christian Science Monitor
What's behind best April for Detroit's Big 3 since 2007?
Ted Cruz presidential race 2016: Whose worst nightmare?
A part of immigration reform even critics like: integrating new Americans (+video)
New arrests hint at unseen side of Boston bombing suspect (+video)
The Star Ledger
Angry parents converge on Jersey City daycare where employee is charged with child abuse
State board of education adjusts teacher evaluation rules
In struggling Camden, Christie says new regional police will restore safety
Study shows reduction in infections, other preventable problems, at N.J. hospitals
Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie get nods from N.J. voters in 2016 presidential race, poll shows
The Detroit Free Press
Bobby Ferguson's wife sues him for child support, saying he has money to pay
Roy Roberts cites Detroit schools' progress as he announces retirement
Michigan Supreme Court ruling continues domestic partner benefits for state employees
Michigan sees big rise in middle-aged suicides
Rochelle Riley: Detroit leader forgoes mayoral campaign, but campaigns for a better Detroit anyway
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Judge orders 35 separate attorneys for accused Atlanta educators
DA seeks gag orders against APS defense attorneys
Thompson to be high court’s next chief justice
4 Morehouse athletes arrested in connection with sexual assaults
The Washington Post
Mexicans' view of the U.S. is improving
Obama pushes for unity on immigration
Who’s in Obama’s Cabinet? Fewer women, minorities
Morehouse draws fire over Obama critic's role in graduation ceremonies
Obama nominates Mel Watt for FHFA
O’Malley signs death penalty repeal into law
D.C. budget cuts to impact dozens of schools
The Chicago Tribune
April homicides at lowest in more than 50 years
Chicago Public Schools raises questions with $162 million capital budget
New gambling plan passes Senate with Emanuel help
Madigan: Pension overhaul will pass muster with legislature -- and court
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Senate kills 'right to work' plan for Ohio
Gov. John Kasich proposes $1 billion rebate for 210,000 employers from excess Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation funds
Concealed carry permits continue to increase, Ohio Attorney General's Office says
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor to review all future Cleveland police use of force cases that result in suspect's death
Businessman Ken Lanci expected to announce Monday he is running for mayor of Cleveland
The Los Angeles Times
Mayor's budget has cash for raises for city workers
Bill would protect minors' privacy on Web
Using technology to fight cheating in online education
USA Today
Florida sheriff reintroduces chain gang
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