Today in Black History: The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1870, beginning the long struggle for voting rights for Black Americans.
The New York Times
National
University of Missouri Struggles to Bridge Its Racial Divide
Zika Virus in Texas Was Transmitted by Sex, Officials Say
Rivals Are Energized by Trump’s Loss in Iowa Caucuses
In New Hampshire, an Anxious Political Landscape as Voting Nears
Professor Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Inquiry
As Grilling Over Flint Water Begins, Partisan Worry Lingers on Fringe
Businesses Owned by Women Less Likely to Win U.S. Contracts, Study Shows
Flint’s Former Manager Resigns as Head of Detroit Schools
Supreme Court Ruling Has Florida Scrambling to Fix Death Penalty Law
Local
Gun Tests and Tears at Officer Peter Liang’s Trial in Killing
Letitia James, New York Public Advocate, Sues Education Dept. Over Schools’ Disability Services
New York Officer Ran Prostitution Ring at Motels, Authorities Say
The Christian Science Monitor
Iowa caucuses: where democracy can build community
Sanders, Trump won't be able to keep their promises. And that matters.
Exclusive: Report shows Marines' shifting approach to women in combat
Record exonerations: Texas leads on clearing wrongful convictions
The Star-Ledger
NJ Transit rail strike seen as likely, date set, sources say
What the feds are doing to improve community/police relations
Director to unveil new '45-day' public safety plan for Newark
Why 11 N.J. cities have more lead-affected kids than Flint, Michigan
PARCC 2015 test results: Look up your school's score
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Five ways to reduce lead poisoning in Cleveland explored so far
University of Akron Faculty Senate to take vote of no confidence in President Scott Scarborough's administration
Suburban mayors say state cuts hurt, but no plans to follow Jackson's tax increase proposal
Ohio lawmakers revive bill to ban local hiring quotas: What to watch for Wednesday
The Detroit Free Press
Flint rashes: State, U.S. agencies to investigate causes
Ex-Flint manager Earley shrugs off U.S. House subpoena
Snyder seeking $30M to reimburse Flint water customers
Lansing schools take action over elevated lead levels
Philly.com
Retired cop files complaint against Philly cops
Chaka Fattah Jr. gets 5 years, owes $1.1M
Castor: Cosby was 'not getting prosecuted - ever'
Activist to be community schools chief
Pre-K would cost Philly $60M per year
Wolf: Give schools $200M more in '16-'17
The Chicago Sun-Times
Rauner: State preparing to take over CPS
Racism, 'lying cops' among concerns aired before mayoral task force
Voter registration pushed as best Black History Month observance
Emanuel vows to raise property taxes for teacher pensions, even before state help
The Washington Post
The stark dividing line between Clinton and Sanders voters: Age
Female Marines may be allowed to bulk up as service opens infantry to women
What is Zika? And what are the risks as it spreads?
Dallas reports case of Zika spread through sex; CDC urges condom use
The hidden environmental factors behind the spread of Zika and other devastating diseases
Should colleges ask about criminal and disciplinary records?
Teacher, 2-year-old daughter are fatally shot in Prince George’s County
Montgomery Council closes gaps in enforcement of ‘living wage’ law
This 17-year-old is a rising voice in Baltimore’s Black Lives Matter movement
First school in Va. to desegregate marks anniversary of integration
The Los Angeles Times
'We believe he is still close by': Manhunt continues for murder suspect mistakenly freed from L.A. County custody
L.A. leaders want someone overseeing oil operations in the city full time
How a Lincoln High teacher gets all his students to pass the AP Calculus exam
L.A. Police Commission clears officers in skid row shooting but faults officer in Burbank killing
USA Today
Iowa nightmare revisited: Was correct winner called on caucus night?
Oldest death row inmate in Georgia executed
Military leaders: Register women for draft
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