Today in Black History: James Farmer, civil rights activist, and founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), was born on this date in 1920.
The New York Times
National
Hillary Clinton Races to Close Enthusiasm Gap With Bernie Sanders in Iowa
Chris Christie Makes Steady Rightward Shift on Guns
President Obama to Focus on American Potential in 2016
Is America Headed in the Right Direction?
Julian Castro Warns Latinos Would Suffer if G.O.P. Abandons Health Law
Supreme Court Case on Public Sector Union Fees Rouses Political Suspicions
As U.S. Modernizes Nuclear Weapons, ‘Smaller’ Leaves Some Uneasy
‘Sickout’ by Detroit Teachers Closes Most Public Schools
Father of Koch Brothers Helped Build Nazi Oil Refinery, Book Says
Trial of 2nd Baltimore Officer in Freddie Gray Case Is Delayed
Local
Three Teenagers Are Charged in Brooklyn Rape Case
De Blasio to Announce New System Dedicated to Addressing Gun Crime in New York City
New York City’s High School Graduation Rate Tops 70%
Cuomo Won’t Face Federal Charges Over Moreland Ethics Panel
The Christian Science Monitor
Why this California teacher took her union to the US Supreme Court
Republicans' dark style: Is the Reagan era over?
Students stay away as classes resume at Kenya's Garissa University
As India considers net neutrality, Facebook mounts a lobbying campaign
The Star Ledger
Sweeney pushes state takeover of struggling Atlantic City
N.J. nonprofit hospital 'tax' wins final legislative approval
N.J. lawmakers OK patient quotas for nursing home aides
Christie vetoes child welfare worker safety bill prompted by stabbing
3 flubs in a single interview, Christie's bad weekend explained (VIDEOS)
WATCH: Christie defends LePage over controversial racial remarks
Philly.com
Lenfest donates Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com
Senate finally approves Philly judge
Ramsey lands gig in Wilmington
Cosby's lawyers slam Montco DA
Classes cramped, teachers burned out
Kane seeks reinstatement of law license
Montco commissioner joins race for AG
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland waste collection workers blow through overtime budget
Ohio Republican Party is fined for failing to disclose financial transactions
Ohio concealed-carry licenses will soon be invalid in Virginia
Cleveland hotels prepare for the possibility of squatters during Republican National Convention
Cleveland State, Ohio State and Oberlin College being investigated for possibly violating laws prohibiting sexual discrimination
The Detroit Free Press
Should Flint residents pay for lead-poisoned water?
Group wants to oust Garden City mayor, repeal ordinance
Detroit police to watch gas stations in real time
DPS teachers at rally: Sick-outs a demand to be heard
The Chicago Sun-Times
Activists call for state law to keep police misconduct files from being destroyed
Brown: Federal panel blasts judge’s legal moves in suit over private business deal
As Emanuel fights for political life, aldermen show independence
The Washington Post
Obama’s last State of the Union will try to counter electorate’s anger
Why Obama's State of the Union speech is really about his legacy
Obama’s 2015 State of the Union proposals: What flopped and what succeeded
Supreme Court majority is critical of compelled public employee union fees
Rubio ‘absolutely’ stands by 2004 Florida proposal to give in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants
This teacher is running for office, and his former student is running the campaign
‘Just as I’m gripped by despair, a glimpse of the old B. shines through’
Family of Metro Yellow Line victim Carol Glover marks a grim milestone
Maryland panel recommends major changes to police practices
Poll finds Vincent Gray leading hypothetical D.C. Council race
With jabs from mayor, a new political feud takes shape in the District
Maryland launches search for state schools superintendent
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. Police Chief Beck backs charges against officer who fatally shot Venice homeless man
Michelle King is named superintendent for LAUSD
Who is new L.A. Unified Supt. Michelle King?
Poll shows majority in West opposes giving states control over federal land
USA Today
'Lower for longer:' Oil prices crater to 2003 levels
The state of the State of the Union address: Is it broken?
Michigan gov. creates panel for long-term Flint response
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