Today in Black History: Famed scientist Dr. George Washington Carver is born in 1864.
The New York Times
U.S. Economy Added Only 74,000 Jobs in December
More U.S. Economists See Half-Full Glass
Apology in Bridge Scandal Is Offered the Christie Way
Editorial: After Chris Christie’s Performance
Not So Entertaining
Obama Announces ‘Promise Zones’ in 5 Poor Areas
Government Owes 30,000 Indians Royalties for Land but Can’t Find Them
Half of Congress Members Are Millionaires, Report Says
City Study Tracks Transfers by Charter School Students
Among Cuomo’s Proposals, a Tax Break for Renters
The Christian Science Monitor
Chris Christie bridge scandal: Did press conference save his future? (+video)
Obama 'promise zones' deliver rare moment of détente with top GOP rivals (+video)
Viral video of toddler cursing: Some see racism in police comments (+video)
The Record (Gov. Chris Christie Scandal)
New documents in GWB scandal to be released today by Assembly committee
Stile: How hard did Christie push for the truth?
Assembly panel charges contempt as David Wildstein refuses to testify on GWB scandal
Six Bergen County residents file class-action lawsuits over GWB scandal
Doblin: Christie’s new diet includes a lot of crow
Firing of Christie aide echoes earlier dismissal of former education chief
The Star Ledger
Son of Newark and legendary poet, Amiri Baraka, dead at 79
Lawsuit filed by 6 N.J. residents against Christie, Port Authority
Was Gov. Christie's press conference performance narcissistic or masterful?
Immunity from prosecution could loosen former Port Authority official's lips, attorney says
Lawyer for Jersey City man shot by police to argue motion for new trial
Opening arguments in Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's corruption case offer conflicting portraits
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit Councilman Cushingberry claims police mistreatment in traffic stop
U-M expert: Continued moderate improvement forecast for Michigan economy
Orr wants to get $70M a year from restructured water authority
Detroit police goals for 2014 include cutting crime, quicker response time
Philly.com
Woman at the center of the storm: Bridget Kelly
Christie's a big target - from all sides now
Judge revokes bail for man caught trying to intimidate a witness
Jury acquits charter-school founder of six counts, deadlocks on rest
The Chicago Tribune
Emanuel asks for time to write rules on gun sales in Chicago
Apartment where 3 kids died had no utilities: officials
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gov. John Kasich stands by Chris Christie, announces new jobs in Dayton area: Ohio Politics Roundup
New employment certificates may help those convicted of crimes get to work
Community time banks all about sharing skills, saving money
The Los Angeles Times
Jerry Brown: Earthquakes 'just around the corner,' fault maps needed
Senator misled voters during run for district seat, prosecutors say
Some officials dismayed that 'Promise Zone' excludes South L.A.
State budget plan includes $10 billion more for schools
USA Today
Suicides of young vets top those of active-duty troops
Big miss: Dec. job gains just 74,000
Obama to nominate three Fed members
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