Today in Black History: Television talk show host and media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey was born on this date in 1954.
The New York Times
National
Cruz and Rubio Fill the Void on the G.O.P. Debate Stage
Away From the Crowd, Trump Puts On a Show
Fact Checks of the Seventh G.O.P. Debate
Obama to Expand Rules to Help Close Gender Pay Gap
F.B.I. Releases Video Showing Death of Oregon Protester
Experiencing the Presidential Campaign: A Virtual Reality Film
Joe Biden Calls Republican Presidential Race ‘a Gift From the Lord’
Justices Take On a Muddled Issue: Insider Trading
Many Fertilizer Plants Are Poorly Located and Regulated, Says Report on 2013 Blast
Senate Democrats Seeking Federal Aid for Flint Crisis
Local
A Move to End Transparency for New York’s Jails
De Blasio’s Wife and Council Members Bare Personal Revelations at Mental Health Hearing
Officer’s Response After Shooting Is Scrutinized at Manslaughter Trial
The Chicago Sun-Times
Emanuel steps up crisis intervention training for cops, 911 operators
CTU considering CPS' 'serious offer' on contract
The Christian Science Monitor
Flint's lessons for America's children
Oregon arrests reveal promise, and pitfalls, of FBI's handling of extremists (+video)
Detroit's struggle to write a new chapter for its schools
Donald Trump debate snub: Is he bigger than GOP now? (+video)
The Star-Ledger
Will the blizzard of 2016 hurt Baraka's chances in 2018?
Investigation reveals drug dealing at N.J. youth correctional facility
Republican debate: Christie defends blue state background
N.J. firefighter union torches Christie's Boston Herald endorsement
Indian-Americans from N.J. area form PAC to back Trump
Should the state investigate questionable behavior by local government officials?
Philly.com
Defense: DA playing 'gotcha' with Cosby
Clout: Internet has a little fun with councilman
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Two Cleveland charter schools locked down after gun threat found in bathroom stall
Cleveland NAACP president asks police union head to step down from community police commission
Ohio House medical marijuana task force kicks off with short meeting
Ohio Sen. Tom Patton's comments about rival are 'not sexist or out of line,' Cuyahoga GOP chair says
Michigan cities beyond Flint have concerning lead water levels, data shows
The Detroit Free Press
Duggan threatens suit over Marathon refinery emissions
Little focus on Flint water crisis during GOP debate
Sharp: Recognition for trailblazer Haywood long overdue
Amid denials, state workers in Flint got clean water
The Washington Post
In vacuum of Trump’s absence, Cruz becomes top target of rivals
The Academy Awards isn’t alone with its color problem. Look at higher education.
FBI defends killing of occupier in Oregon, releases video
White high school student: ‘Black Lives’ don’t matter
Why the United States is so vulnerable to the alarming spread of Zika virus
A hidden world: Desperation and cramped living for homeless families in D.C. motels
Democrat’s push to elevate Alston to Virginia Supreme Court fades
Maryland launches probe of whether nearly 400 homes are lead-free
Md. K-12 education funding unaffected by Hogan’s mandate-relief plan
The Los Angeles Times
Brown's parole plan would likely reduce prosecutors' plea-bargain leverage, experts say
Obama administration is starting in L.A. to help immigrants become citizens
California Senate moves to keep gas company from using wells near Porter Ranch
Head of Homeboy Industries backs proposed ballot measure targeting 'overdevelopment'
VA proposes hundreds of housing units plus services for homeless vets at West L.A. campus
USA Today
Black History Month: Obama says work isn't over
Koch brothers' new group will take on poverty, educational quality
Armour: The real reason behind criticism of Cam Newton
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