Today in Black History: Two Jackson State Univ. students are killed by local police after taking part in campus protests against local conditions in 1970.
The New York Times
Amtrak Train Derailed Going 106 M.P.H. on Sharp Curve; at Least 7 Killed
One Day After Wreck, Increased Funding for Amtrak Fails in a House Panel
Amtrak Crash and America’s Declining Construction Spending
After Lobbying by Obama, Senate Agrees to Vote on Trade Bill After All
House Votes to End N.S.A.’s Bulk Phone Data Collection
In Defending Baltimore Police Officers, Lawyers Build Case From the Details
No. 1 Public Enemy of Criminal Justice Reform: The Election
Wisconsin Protesters Vow to Stage Walkout Over Decision Not to Charge Officer
Program Providing Legal Help to Immigrants Will Expand Beyond New York City
The Christian Science Monitor
Behind on-again, off-again trade deal, glimpse of Senate theater
One factor behind falling share of Americans who call themselves Christian (+video)
Obama library in Chicago: What it means for city's South Side – and Obamas (+video)
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan's new exam, few glitches, just takes too long
DPS expands dual language, other academic programs
Treetops told security guards: Ignore frat mayhem, report says
The Star Ledger
N.J. teacher fired over students' 'get well' letters to convicted cop killer
Amtrak's turbulent history is a 40-year fight to survive
Christie's crashing polls: How he compares to past N.J. governors
Alleged N.J. gang leader, serving 30 years for triple shooting, loses appeal
Philly.com
Philly schools explore privatizing health services
Charges in 2008 City Hall corruption case withdrawn
Hite: Philly would suffer if state runs low-performing schools
More questions than answers on funding for Philly schools
Factcheck: Christie's false part-timer claim
Christie: In hindsight, invading Iraq was wrong decision
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Black neighborhoods in Cleveland are hurt by Fannie Mae's neglect of foreclosed homes, civil rights group says
Cleveland school district tells state: Don't give students money to attend Trinity, Magnificat and Lutheran West high schools
Can closing failing Ohio schools be a boon in struggling urban districts? editorial
CFPB launches public inquiry into student loan servicing problems: Plain Dealing
The Chicago Tribune
Mother loses second son to gun violence: 'Now I believe they're together'
Rauner sticks to his pension approach despite questions about legality
Lake County sheriff: Heroin epidemic worsening
Chicago Public Schools debt also is downgraded to junk status
The Washington Post
Congress trip secretly funded by foreign nation
Obama said Fox News vilifies the poor. Jon Stewart presses his point.
O’Malley, eyeing 2016 bid, plans announcement on his political future
VA improperly spent $6 billion annually, senior official says
Bolton 2016 announcement is hours away
Harriet Tubman is your potential replacement for Jackson on the $20
The D.C. region has 11,623 homeless people, but that’s not the whole story
The Los Angeles Times
Georgia sheriff who shot and wounded friend was acquitted in previous case
Hospitals step up search for best scope-cleaning protocol
Los Angeles minimum wage plan wins council panel's backing: $15 by 2020
Gov. Jerry Brown wants tax credit for poor in California's budget
ACLU discrimination complaint is all sorts of awkward for Hollywood
USA Today
Ga. school director fired after racial graduation comment
Report: O'Malley plans for May 30 announcement
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