Today in Black America: Economist Andrew Brimmer is appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.
The New York Times
National
Kansas Gunman Fatally Shoots 3 at Manufacturing Plant
G.O.P. Debate Turns Raucous as Rubio Lays Into Trump
Tenth Republican Debate: Analysis
Massachusetts Poll Shows Clinton and Sanders in Tight Race
Hillary Clinton Makes Appeals to Black Voters in South Carolina
White House Enlists Senate Veteran for Supreme Court Fight
Supreme Court Fight Won’t Die, No Matter How Hard Republicans Try
Poorest Areas Have Missed Out on Boons of Recovery, Study Finds
Editorial: Mrs. Clinton, Show Voters Those Transcripts
Appeals Court Upholds Law Restricting Louisiana Abortion Doctors
University of Missouri Fires Melissa Click, Who Tried to Block Journalist at Protest
Local
Unpaid Bills Bedevil Harlem Church Known for Its Outspoken Pastor
Mother of Girl Berated in Video Assails Success Academy’s Response
Suit Alleges Persistent Sexual Abuse of Female Inmates in New York State Prisons
Mayor De Blasio Proposes Retirement Savings Plan for Private-Sector Workers
The Christian Science Monitor
In the Apple v. FBI clash, the public is still on the sidelines
At center of Oscar diversity furor, the glimpse of a solution
Are Republicans finally coming up with a plan to beat Donald Trump? (+video)
Uganda and Niger: How far can the US push allies on election irregularities? (+video)
Philly.com
Councilwoman offers $1,000 budget briefings
Council's freshmen get schooling
City schools end year with $88M surplus
Mayor proposes $600M parks overhaul
No talk of ouster, legal issues during Kane's budget hearing
100+ talk obstacles facing black America
The Star-Ledger
Menendez: N.J. must fix Transportation Trust Fund
Most N.J. hospitals to lose some charity care aid
With Christie out, do N.J. Republican lawmakers support Trump?
What's inside the $4 billion World Trade Center transportation hub
Christie bridge scandal committee may not be dead
N.J. woman who spent a month in jail suing for wrongful arrest, report says
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Poor Ohio teacher development impedes education reform: John Mullaney (Opinion)
Tim McGinty for Cuyahoga County prosecutor in the Democratic primary: endorsement editorial
Michael O'Malley for Cuyahoga County prosecutor in the Democratic primary: An opposing view
The Washington Post
Feisty Rubio mocks, spars with Trump in GOP debate
Aggressive approach may come too late to dent Trump
Donald Trump says IRS audits could be tied to being a ‘strong Christian’
Fact-checking the 10th GOP debate
Why Hillary Clinton’s ‘super-predator’ apology is such a big moment for political protest
Clinton expresses regret for ‘super-predators’ comment from 1996
Sanders unloads on Clinton during raucous speech in Chicago
Congressional Hispanic Caucus PAC to endorse Clinton
She brings her microphone, and women tell their stories of abortion
Justice Department, Miami police reach agreement on police shootings
D.C. Council should clarify Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act provision
Union: Staffing shortage means more assaults on jail officers in Baltimore
Newtown families are suing a major gunmaker. Win or lose, the rifles will still be on the shelves.
School system reassures immigrant families fearful of being deported
The Detroit Free Press
Top Snyder aides urged going back to Detroit water
Gov's staff told last March about Legionnaires' uptick
Ford confirms $145M Cleveland Engine Plant investment
Detroit police to pay $100,000 for shooting a dog
The Chicago Tribune
Police mood appears to hit a low amid fallout from Laquan McDonald video
Bernie Sanders in Chicago: Need 'political revolution' against wealthy status quo
'Rahm whisperer,' mayor's closest confidant, leaving City Hall to start tech firm
Protesters disrupt Chicago police task force meeting
CHA voucher deadline costs hundreds a home: 'In a blink, all hope was snatched from me'
Emanuel spells out steps in picking new 4th Ward alderman
The Los Angeles Times
91% white. 76% male. Changing the face of Oscar voters will take dramatic action.
California cuts water use 17.1% in January, falling short of target
Biz News: Kobe Bryant forms studio to tell stories
USA Today
Top takeaways from the Texas Republican debate
Educators do little time for sex crimes
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