Today in Black History: E. Frederic Morrow becomes the first Black to serve in the Executive Office of the President in 1955, appointed by President Eisenhower.

Coverge of the Trayvon Martin case in the Miami Herald

Screams came from Zimmerman, defense witnesses say

Federal mediator Thomas Battles serves as peacemaker in Sanford


The New York Times

Defending Law and Zeal in Push to Insure Millions

Democrats Plan Challenge to G.O.P.’s Filibuster Use

Judge Urges President to Address Prison Strike

At Navy Installation, Sexual Assault Prevention Begins at Boot Camp

Financial Crisis Just a Symptom of Detroit’s Woes

A Violent Weekend in Chicago Despite a Recent Trend of Decreasing Homicides

Trayvon Martin’s Father Says Screams on 911 Call Were His Son’s

Spitzer Quickly Hits Establishment Headwind


The Christian Science Monitor

Guantánamo: US judge condemns force-feeding, but declines detainees' appeal

'Sequester' at Pentagon: why furloughs may not be as harmful as predicted

Zimmerman trial: Close friends say it was Zimmerman who was screaming

Chicago erupts in gun violence: 74 people shot, 12 killed over July 4 weekend

Egypt: Violence increases pressure on Obama to 'pick sides'


The Star Ledger

Furloughs start for 10,000 N.J. defense workers

Poll finds Booker and Lonegan dominate party primaries for U.S. Senate

Christie wins endorsement of black ministers, who call for school vouchers

Union City mayor: Gov candidate Buono 'out of touch and clueless'

Lauryn Hill starts 3-month prison sentence


The Detroit Free Press

Tom Walsh: Will Detroit go bankrupt? Orr says the answer may already be in the cards

Closer to bankruptcy: Major insurer opposing Kevyn Orr's Detroit plan

Kevyn Orr directs Detroit City Council not to fill 2 vacancies

Protests erupt, Highland Park board member resigns over discarded history books

State superintendent urges moving many school services to county level

Criminal, civil actions against Pugh on hold; teen's emotional state a concern


The Washington Post

Dana Milbank: George W. Bush returns

Rick Perry's decision opens a clear path for Greg Abbott in governor's race

George Zimmerman trial continues to focus on 911 call

O’Malley touts new transportation spending in Prince George’s

McDonnell lawyer says children took minimal food from mansion

Officer accused of threatening Michelle Obama is cleared

Police find body believed to be that of missing child, 7


The Chicago Tribune

Fight over concealed carry raises political concerns for Democrats

McCarthy disappointed at violence over long Fourth of July weekend

Emanuel's $18 million garbage savings can't be verified, inspector general says


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio casinos, racinos all report revenue decreases in June

Chancellor University is closing, ending a 165-year higher education legacy

Anti-'Obamacare' commercial to start running in Ohio this week

Ohio to take new tack on solving social ills, enlisting private investors' assistance


The Los Angeles Times

30,000 prison inmates go on hunger strike

Mayor Eric Garcetti asks top city managers to reapply for their jobs

Alarm raised over possible release of man linked to 40 rapes

Senate supports non-citizens working polls in California


USA Today

Trayvon Martin's dad says he heard son's screams

Spitzer again makes New Yorkers ponder forgiveness

President Obama to discuss economy with Black Caucus


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Criminal charges add to Cherokee school board drama

Court agrees law clerks due millions in Fulton discrimination suit

Deal campaign raises $600,000 in six months

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