Today in Black History: Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiates "Negro History Week" in 1926, which later grew into Black History Month.
The New York Times
National
In Democratic Debate, Hillary Clinton Paints Bernie Sanders’s Plans as Unrealistic
Democratic Debate: Analysis
Hillary Clinton’s Ties to Henry Kissinger Come Back to Haunt Her
Congress Dawdles in Race of Presidential Endorsements
In Louisiana Rally, Donald Trump Takes Shots at South Carolina Rivals
Ted Cruz Campaign Halts Ad Because of Actress’s Film History
Risks Remain in Gun Investigations, Report Says
Bernie Sanders Intrigues South Carolina Town That Loves Hillary Clinton
Oregon Standoff Ends as Last Militant Surrenders
Local
On Video, a First Grader, a Stumble in Math and a Teacher’s Anger
Officer Peter Liang Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Akai Gurley in Brooklyn
His Star Faded, Chris Christie Faces the Challenge of a More Modest Political Stage
A New Charitable Project: The Projects
New York Police Are Using Covert Cellphone Trackers, Civil Liberties Group Says
The Christian Science Monitor
Fear of extremism doesn't tell the whole story
How much do you know about Black History Month? Take the quiz.
Why college activism is soaring
Chicago officer files countersuit in fatal shooting: A precedent? (+video)
The Chicago Sun-Times
Sanders closes gap on Clinton in national poll
Clinton, Sanders clash over minorities, money — and Obama
Editorial: Calling out by name aldermen who failed Chicago
Philly.com
Philly schools: $5B in repairs needed
Pastor to DA: we don't believe you
Judge says Cosby wife must give deposition, but with limits
'Recovery high school' for teen addicts?
The Star-Ledger
Wheelchair-bound advocates fight against Asbury Park violence
Racial disparity present in Elizabeth arrests, ACLU report says
N.J. lawmakers seek to ensure women equal pay
Christie requests disaster aid for 17 counties hit by winter storm
Newark mayor mum on bust of gang leader he once tried to help
N.J. troopers union blasts Beyonce's Super Bowl halftime show as 'anti-police'
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
What is the South Carolina primary? Why is important to John Kasich?
Facebook comment about activist's suicide gets Ohio police officer placed on leave
Two men guilty in Cleveland mother's home-invasion murder
Man charged in 4 East Cleveland rapes among more than 300 linked to serial assaults countywide
Heroin vs. crack: Society shifts in its treatment of addicts
The Detroit Free Press
Retired Detroit bankruptcy judge to steer reforms at DPS
Snyder to Flint: Pick up the phone. It's your governor
State Sen. Virgil Smith to resign as part of plea deal
The Washington Post
Democratic debate in Milwaukee spotlights fundamental divide
How the United States built a welfare state for the wealthy
Sanders calls Henry Kissinger 'destructive'
Sanders wins on points, but doesn’t take any of Clinton’s turf
Clinton ducks Albright comments, praises 'a majority of women on the stage'
The freshman survey that rang alarm bells for some at Mount St. Mary’s
How segregated schools turn kids into criminals
ACT essay scores are inexplicably low, causing uproar among college-bound students
Obama announces his intent to nominate John B. King Jr. to officially take the role of education secretary
Teachers union endorses Raskin for Md. District 8 seat
Parents outraged after students shown ‘white guilt’ cartoon for Black History Month
Hogan adds money to budget to knock down vacant Baltimore buildings
The Los Angeles Times
Ex-L.A. Sheriff Lee Baca may go to jail but he'll get to keep his county pension
Gov. Jerry Brown opposes $9-billion school bond measure
Lawsuit contends the California bullet train project is violating state law
USA Today
10 years after, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito makes his case
What Ferguson faces in fighting the Justice Dept.
Cleveland mayor apologizes for filing of Tamir Rice bill
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