Today in Black History: Poet, musician, lyricist and social activist Gil Scott Heron was born on this date in 1949.
The New York Times
National
Outraged by Kansas Rulings, G.O.P. Seeks to Reshape Court
Abortion, Guns and Gay Rights Offer Risks, Rewards for State Republicans
Merrick Garland to Meet With More Republicans
Trump Clears Air With G.O.P. Leaders Behind Closed Doors
How Votes for Trump Might Not Translate Into Delegates
Signs of Wisconsin Backlash Against Donald Trump, Who Trails in Poll
Bernie Sanders Seeks to Win Over New York by Stressing Brooklyn Roots
John Kasich Calls Donald Trump ‘Not Prepared to Be President’
Lawyers Explain Delay in Releasing Donald Trump’s Tax Returns
In Denver, Persuading Latino Immigrants to Trust the Tap Water
More Racist and Homophobic Texts by San Francisco Police Are Found
Local
High Lead Levels Found at More Newark Schools
Mayor de Blasio Meets With Parents Opposed to State Testing
A $200,000 Ballot Error and Other Misprints at New York City’s Board of Elections
New York Budget Deal With Higher Minimum Wage Is Reached
The Christian Science Monitor
Could Trump could cost GOP more than White House?
Why the death of GOP 'loyalty pledge' matters
At once-stodgy VFW, a new portrait of America's changing military
Lesser pay for better work? US women's soccer stars say so.
The Star-Ledger
Elevated lead levels found at 8 more Newark school facilities
Christie takes aim at union contracts in pitching Atlantic City takeover
N.J. pension debt grew to $43.8B last year
Kudos to Baraka for embracing police oversight | Editorial
N.J. hospital mega-merger a done deal
N.J. lawmakers want Port Authority to hold bus terminal public hearings
Philly.com
Sorry, 42: Council apologizes for Phillies' race-baiting of Jackie Robinson
Spending on Pa. Senate race is 4th-highest in U.S.
You say you want a revolution? Come to Philly on Saturday
Report: A younger and more diverse Philly still grapples with poverty, struggling schools
Villanova professor arrested on child-porn charges
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
City of Cleveland hires former U.S. Attorney Greg White as consent decree coordinator
Mike DeWine to attend anti-drug seminar, keynote GOP dinner: What to watch for Friday
University of Akron turmoil hurting enrollment
Ohio proposes paying $10 million to help East Cleveland-Cleveland merger
The Chicago Tribune
10 shot, 3 fatally, in separate shootings
New police boss Eddie Johnson knows of racial profiling from his youth
Chicago Public Schools won't discipline teachers who walk out
5 things to know about the Chicago teachers strike
Sex workers, advocates stand by killer of Brother Rice teacher: She was 'punished for surviving'
The Detroit Free Press
Flint testing experts to meet, compare lead findings
Detroit police finally rid of federal oversight
Recall petitions against Duggan, Snyder to proceed
Board restores powers to Pontiac mayor, city council
Ellen's $500K gift to Detroit school still a go despite corruption
The Washington Post
For Clinton, a double-barreled fight against Trump and Sanders in New York
Bernie Sanders: 'The Problem' | Campaign 2016
‘I am so sick of the Sanders campaign lying about me': Clinton snaps at Greenpeace activist
Trump meets with RNC officials in Washington after walking back nominee pledge
Cruz talks up an RNC rule that would keep Kasich out of the convention
Clinton criticizes Trump’s rhetoric but declines to call for his campaign manager’s firing
Edwards gets new help in Md. Senate campaign from labor-backed super PAC
Senators who won’t meet with Garland are ‘too closed-minded,’ says GOP’s Kirk
Shirley Hufstedler, first secretary of the newly created Education Dept., dies at 90
This large D.C. suburb will consider a $15-an-hour minimum wage
The Los Angeles Times
Will Dianne Feinstein run again for Senate? 'Ask me that in about a year'
Legislature approves minimum wage increase, sending historic measure to Gov. Jerry Brown
How California's Legislature voted: Did your lawmaker support raising the minimum wage?
What's the California Supreme Court thinking? One justice gives us a clue
Editor and 70-plus others fired at the Orange County Register
Plan unveiled for distribution of San Bernardino victims' fund
USA Today
Trump says he'd allow 'rich Muslims' to enter U.S.
Museum's Cosby references to include sex allegations
Trooper shot at Richmond, Va., bus station dies
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