Today in Black History: A.M.E. Bishop Daniel Payne, first Black president of a Black college (Wilberforce), is born on this date in 1811 in Charleston, SC.
The New York Times
National
Senate G.O.P. Flatly Declines to Consider Any Court Nominee
Justice Alito Addresses Prospect of an 8-Member Court
As News Media Changes, Bernie Sanders’s Critique Remains Constant
Spike Lee, in Radio Ad, Endorses ‘My Brother Bernie Sanders’
Donald Trump Wins Nevada Caucuses, Collecting Third Straight Victory
Philip Knight of Nike to Give $400 Million to Stanford Scholars
Local
Oculus, Centerpiece of Transit Hub and Selfie Magnet, Is Set to Open
Manslaughter Conviction for Which Woman Served 10 Years Is Vacated
Staten Island Hospital That Treated Eric Garner Is to Pay Family $1 Million
The Christian Science Monitor
In Obama's Guantánamo plan, a final plea to Congress
Unexpected twist in Senate move to ignore Scalia nominee
Spike Lee backs Bernie: Black celebrities call for post-Obama 'wake up'
Why keep a KKK leader's name on a University of Alabama building?
Philly.com
Renee Chenault-Fattah out at NBC10
LeSean McCoy meets with DA's Office, police
Constand: Unseal deal with 'bully' Cosby
Camden's Whittier school to reopen under KIPP
Gov. Wolf backs Evans over Fattah
The Star-Ledger
16 N.J. lawmakers traveling to Israel this week
N.J. contractor sentenced for bribing fire official
Charges dropped against Pa. corrections officer who brought gun into N.J.
PNC to stop funding congressman in light of his comments on gays
Coaches accused of bullying back on the field at N.J. high school
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tamir Rice looms over debate for Cuyahoga County prosecutor
Ohio's women legislators announce action to protect pregnant women at work
Cuyahoga County prosecutor candidates to debate at City Club
The Detroit Free Press
Senate, House task force formed to look at Flint water
Flint residents told to stock up on water before storm
In third year, Duggan trains attention on neighborhoods
5 highlights of Duggan's State of the City address
Editorial: DPS House legislation is an insult
Family says woman shot by Kalamazoo gunman saved kids
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. schools have given up the last of their Defense Department-issued rifles
White students who bullied black San Jose State classmate escape hate crime convictions
Op-Ed: White Americans are nearly as blind to their racism as ever before
L.A. officials ponder bond or tax measure to help the homeless as a budget shortfall looms
How TV beats film in giving women and minorities greater opportunities on screen
The Washington Post
How Donald Trump dominated GOP field, in one word: Anger
Billionaire accelerates his march to the Republican nomination
Donald Trump loves the poorly educated – and other Nevada voters, too
Shouts of ‘liar’ are taking their toll on Ted Cruz’s campaign
Aides’ email-server testimony could throw Clinton campaign a curveball
Republicans vow no hearings and no votes for Obama’s Supreme Court pick
The recovery is generating more high-wage jobs — but does that matter?
The big trouble in Indiana public schools, as explained by a troubled educator
‘Ghetto-themed’ party prompts university investigation
Never finished college? Washington state lawmakers want to help.
Poll: Edwards-Van Hollen Senate race neck and neck 2 months before primary
Proposed police reform in Maryland draws strong praise, sharp criticism
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago police to simplify stop form required by ACLU agreement
Chicago State to end school year early to save money
Legislation would end lawsuits against prison inmates
Chicago Teachers Union endorses Kim Foxx for state's attorney
Page: 'Reverse racism' and the allure of Donald Trump
Editorial: Why Illinois Democrats should want to streamline 'The Government State'
USA Today
Top takeaways from the Nevada Republican caucuses
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