Today in Black History: Opera great Leontyne Price makes her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on this date in 1961.
The New York Times
National
One Killed and Protest Leaders Arrested in Rural Oregon
Trump, in Feud With Fox News, Will Skip Next G.O.P. Debate
Ted Cruz and Allies Work to Halt Donald Trump’s Gains
Strategists for Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders Aim for Every Inch of Iowa
Editorial: Vindication for Planned Parenthood
John Jay Hooker Jr., Political Gadfly and Perennial Litigant, Dies at 85
Why It’s So Hard to Be a Third-Party Candidate, Even if You’re Bloomberg
Harassment and Attacks From Fellow Officers in U.S. Prisons
Louisiana: Judge Says New Orleans Can Remove Confederate Statues
Local
Mayor Bill de Blasio Set to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Iowa
New York City’s Pension System in Danger of ‘Operational Failure,’ Report Says
Police Testify on Housing Project’s Dangers at Officer’s Manslaughter Trial
Discovery of Burial Ground Backs a Less Conventional Version of Harlem’s History
Albany Ethics Commission Adopts New Fund-Raising and Disclosure Rules
Mayor de Blasio Makes New York City’s Fiscal Case to a Wary Legislature
The Christian Science Monitor
Ted Cruz isn't liked in Congress. What could that mean if he's president?
One state's push to return to get-tough-on-crime 1990s (+video)
Is Nigeria's corruption crusade aimed at clean-up or political opponents?
The Star Ledger
Massive traffic delays reported in Newark
Baraka reschedules Town Hall meeting amid snowstorm fallout
Christie said nothing about weekend flooding 'resembled Sandy'
Christie announces state takeover of Atlantic City finances
Philly.com
Appointment of Nutter stirs speculation
Judge to Fattah: Reelection 2nd to trial
She's changing how we view juvenile offenders
Guardian: No state 'takeover' of A.C.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
What you need to know about discipline for Cleveland police involved in deadly chase, shooting
Cleveland police problem started at the top: Phillip Morris
Six fired, six suspended, one retired: Here are the Cleveland police officers punished in the 137 shots case
Cleveland police union president vows to get fired officers' jobs back
Cleveland schools have little chance of collecting $8.57 million in botched E-Rate rebates, lawyers say
The Detroit Free Press
Snyder to seek aid for Flint children exposed to lead
Riley: Rachel Maddow wants focus back on Flint residents
Madonna joins the call to help Flint residents
Civil rights panel, NAACP concerned over Flint woes
Snyder to seek aid for Flint children exposed to lead
The Chicago Sun-Times
CPS seeks $$$ from BBB
Social service groups bemoan lack of state budget
Rauner's 'State of State' to focus on reforms he hopes get bipartisan support
The Washington Post
What separates Donald Trump’s supporters
Here's how the Iowa caucuses work
Sanders draws more than 20,000 people to pair of Minnesota campaign stops
Flint sullies EPA’s name, despite efforts of individual feds
Va. transgender student’s case could have national implications
Obama administration announces plans to increase access to school meal programs
Spending in nation’s schools falls again, with wide variation across states
The Citadel punishes cadets in case involving KKK-like costumes
Hogan proposing independent redistricting, tougher opiod laws
The Los Angeles Times
After weeks-long Oregon standoff, Bundy brothers arrested, activist slain in clash with authorities
L.A. is working to count a hidden population — homeless young people
From L.A. Unified teacher to superintendent: Who is the real Michelle King?
Sheriff takes 'immediate steps' to address security concerns after O.C. jail break
Former Obama campaign official says he will challenge Eric Garcetti in 2017
USA Today
Second teen dies after drinking racing fuel mixed with Mountain Dew
Bus driver: Principal pushed kids to safety before being struck, killed
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