Today in Black History: Elizabeth City State University, now a part of the University of North Carolina system, was founded on this date in 1891.
The New York Times
National
The Pressure Is on Trump as Debate Stage Narrows to Four
Kelly to Face Trump Again in Fox Debate
Arguing About the Klan in 2016. Really.
Blow: Demagogue for President
Anti-Trump Republicans Call for a Third-Party Option
Seeing Chris Christie With Donald Trump, New Jersey and Internet Cringe
White House Is Said to Be Vetting Iowa Judge for Supreme Court Seat
As Presidential Campaign Unfolds, So Do Inquiries Into Clinton’s Emails
White Officer Is Arrested in Killing of Black Man
Bipartisan Anti-Drug Bill Appears to Clear Final Hurdles
Local
Radio Upgrade to Link New York Officers in Subway and on Street
Mayor de Blasio Shares Stage With Hillary Clinton in More Prominent Role
Close Rikers Island? It Will Take Years, Billions and Political Capital
Jail Injury Claims Against New York City Surge
The Christian Science Monitor
Angry? That's not how Donald Trump voters see themselves. (+video)
The hidden side of Bernie Sanders's young voter revolution (+video)
Violence against KKK shows rift among new civil rights protesters (+video)
Inequality's secret engine: friends and family
The Star Ledger
Christie, resign for N.J.'s sake | Editorial
N.J. pension investment fees, bonuses top $700M in 2015
Who really gave $250,000 to pro-Christie super PAC?
Baraka calls Christie's charter expansion OK a 'huge step backwards' for Newark
Sweeney: Christie 'absolutely' broke deal on N.J. Supreme Court
Top N.J. lawmaker: Atlantic City plan must protect union contracts
Civilian oversight needed to 'build faith' in Newark cops, mayor says
Philly.com
SRC asks top court to reconsider school code case
Judge Lerner excited about move to Kenney administration
Kenney to offer a bold first budget
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police search for male who shot teenager in face
Ohioans join thousands rallying for -- and against -- abortion rights at U.S. Supreme Court (video)
Critics to urge Rob Portman's support for Supreme Court vote: What to watch for Thursday
Ted Strickland endorsed by President Obama, Vice President Biden
The Detroit Free Press
Gov. Snyder retains outside attorneys over Flint water
Dems say state blocked Flint return to Detroit water
Head Start expansion announced for Flint children
Rhodes on agenda for DPS: I won't be just another emergency manager
Workers protest Dearborn auto supplier over union vote
The Chicago Tribune
CPS chief blasts state panel's 'shameful decision' to reverse plan to close charter schools
House Democrats fail to overturn Rauner veto of bill to free up $721M in college funding
Harris relying on football fame in upstart U.S. Senate bid
Zopp's Senate candidacy a series of contrasts
Duckworth's rebound paved by help from Democrats in high places
Appellate court backs fired Chicago State University whistleblower in landmark case
The Los Angeles Times
Romney calls Trump a 'phony,' urges Republicans to shun him
Central Valley congressman wants taxpayers to know what empty federal buildings are costing
Editorial: Donald Trump is not fit to be president of the United States
New Assembly speaker Anthony Rendon can focus on solutions instead of term limits
L.A. City Council grants preliminary approval to DWP's rate hike
The Washington Post
Justice Dept. grants immunity to staffer who set up Clinton server
GOP establishment working through the five stages of grief
Dionne: Trump traps the GOP
Trump won Virginia. But that doesn’t mean he’s got it locked down for November.
How political science helps explain the rise of Trump: Most voters aren’t ideologues
Researchers have found strong evidence that racism helps the GOP win
Activists urge Senate not to confirm Obama’s pick for new education secretary
Ike Leggett proposes $11.5 million for bus rapid transit in Montgomery County
Bill mandating Pr. George’s hospital funds approved by state Senate
Video shows school officer striking young man; Baltimore school police chief put on leave
USA Today
Texas trooper who arrested Sandra Bland formally fired
Romney blasts Trump as a 'fraud' Clinton would beat
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