Today in Black History: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed on August 6, fueling Black voter participation and the election of Blacks to public office.
The New York Times
No Charges for Rikers Officers in 2012 Beatings
Editorial: A ‘Culture of Violence’ at Rikers Island
African Leaders Sit Down With American Investors
A Who’s Who of the U.S.-Africa Summit
How to Talk About America’s Newest Arrivals
Handling of New York Chokehold Cases ‘Disappointing,’ Review Board Chief Says
The Christian Science Monitor
Nixon tapes released for 40th anniversary of resignation (+video)
In striking down Alabama abortion law, judge focuses on South's culture (+video)
Most US voters now dislike own congressmen. Will they vote them out?
In this Gaza neighborhood, a possible Israeli war crime (+video)
How much do you know about the Palestinians? Take our quiz
The Star Ledger
N.J. clerk warns residents of voter registration scam
Trenton Central High School is officially closed as 4-year rebuilding plan begins
Board of Education plan insults George Washington, Elizabeth mayor says
Christie bridge scandal committee not expected to issue subpoenas this month
Trenton Mayor Eric Jackson says he will push forward petitions for paid sick leave
Students dismayed over plans to shutter Jersey City career training school
Philly.com
Councilman, parents call for more money for schools
Another Philadelphia police scandal, right on schedule
Philly mom will stand trial for bringing gun to N.J.
Poll: Corbett gaining ground on Wolf
The Detroit Free Press
Lawrence declares victory over Hobbs despite confusion over vote totals
Warren Evans wins Wayne County executive Democratic primary
Scandals derail 30-year political career for Wayne County's Ficano
Bobby Ferguson's family looks to regain seized money, equipment
Conyers holds off Sheffield, is poised to become dean of Congress
The Washington Post
Officials brace for a wave of companies to renounce their U.S. citizenship
Why do two Americans get Ebola test serum while hundreds of Africans die?
How Israeli attacks have decimated Gaza's schools
Obama announces more corporate investments in Africa
This Steve King video tells you everything you need to know about Republicans’ immigration problem
The tricky racial politics of undoing gerrymandering in Florida
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Youngstown contractor sentenced to 28 months for dumping fracking waste
Kasich still holds $9M fundraising lead, but FitzGerald reports more individual donors
Two men shot in gunfight at site of Cleveland event decrying street violence
The Los Angeles Times
A case study in L.A.'s crumbling infrastructure
Deasy opens school year with campaign against dropping out
L.A. County officials reject civilian board for Sheriff's Department
Former lobbyist, wife charged in embezzlement scheme
The Chicago Tribune
Former CPS chief of staff joins Emanuel education team
Potential Emanuel challenger looking for campaign staffers
Appeals court rules against Preckwinkle tax on businesses
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
DeKalb CEO to review past and future in community meetings
Free job training workshops available
Church displaced by Falcons stadium closes on new property
USA Today
Feds stop public disclosure of many serious hospital errors
KSU president takes $90,000 pay cut to increase wage of school employees
Terminal captain's 'final mission': stem vet suicides
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