Today in Black History: Television talk show host and media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey was born on this date in 1954.
The New York Times
In State of the Union Address, Obama Vows to Act Alone on the Economy
Editorial: The Diminished State of the Union
Executive Order May Be Only Option, but It Comes With Limits
With Social Media’s Rise, the Pulpit Isn’t Just the President’s Anymore
Looking Callous at the SOTU
Rep. Michael Grimm Threatens an NY1 Reporter
For Christie, Politics Team Kept a Focus on Two Bids
Estimate for Statewide Pre-K in New York Puts Schools Chief in a Tangle
The Christian Science Monitor
State of the Union speech: what to expect on the issues (+video)
First 'Obamacare,' now 'Obamatrade'? President's free trade goals in jeopardy.
Food stamps: how House, Senate negotiators agreed to cut $800 million a year (+video)
New alliance in South Africa could shake nation's politics
Nigerians call for new strategy after Boko Haram strikes yet again
The Star Ledger
NJ voters say Christie bridge scandal is not politics as usual, poll shows
Christie's brother profited from sale of Harrison homes near Port Authority project, report says
Bergen County police officers may face March trial on tampering charges
NJ parole officers not keeping regular tabs on sex offenders, audit shows
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's corruption trial continues as former city housing director takes stand
Philly.com
State rep.'s criminal charges prompt another to fire sister
School-shooting victim voices fears of returning to Logan charter
Group aims to improve food at Pa. corner stores
Camden protesters oppose superintendent's plan
The Chicago Tribune
Remains of 55 bodies found near former Florida reform school
1 year later, Hadiya's parents still grieve — and hope
Ex-inmates seek to clear names after co-defendants exonerated
Revenge porn ban introduced in Springfield
The Washington Post
Obama prepared to work around Congress
Obama’s minimum-wage order answers recent worker movement
Obama to use powers to drive ‘year of action’
5 takeaways from President Obama’s State of the Union address
Democrats take control of Virginia Senate
Morrie Turner, pioneering cartoonist, dies at 90
Welcome to Prince George’s, Mr. Obama. It’s for more than just takeoffs.
Study recommends big increase in D.C. schools funding
The Los Angeles Times
District attorney joins battle over DWP nonprofit spending records
State Sen. Roderick Wright found guilty of perjury, voter fraud
L.A. teacher firings spiked but still costly and lengthy, Deasy says
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Heights police investigate three violent incidents in three-day span, including shooting
Ohio's constitutional modernization panel must start issuing its recommendations on redistricting and other reforms: editorial
USA Today
Fact check: Rand Paul's 'head-scratching' stats
Scheduled Missouri execution temporarily stayed
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