Today in Black History: On this date in 1950 Gwendolyn Brooks became the first Black to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
The New York Times
National
U.S. Warns North Carolina That Transgender Bill Violates Civil Rights Laws
Donald Trump Reaches Out, Quietly, to Republican Establishment
Donald Trump Discusses How He’ll Select a Running Mate
9 Ways Donald Trump Would Be Unlike Any Other Nominee
John Kasich Suspends Campaign for President
The Republican Horse Race Is Over, and Journalism Lost
This is Harriet Tubman, Who Will Appear on the $20 Bill. Accept No Substitutes.
Teenager’s Killing Inspires Memorials, but Not Gun Control
Upbeat Interracial Ad for Old Navy Leads to Backlash. Twice.
‘I’ve Got Your Back,’ Obama Tells Flint Residents
Students at Fake University Say They Were Collateral Damage in Sting Operation
Debate Erupts in California Over Curriculum on India’s History
Local
500 Affordable Units to Rise on Housing Authority Land in Bronx and Brooklyn
De Blasio Asks State Senate for 7 More Years of Control Over Schools
New York City Board Could Freeze One-Year Stabilized Leases for Another Year
The Christian Science Monitor
Can White House, tech startups overcome gun lobby resistance to 'smart guns'?
Half of US teens say they're 'addicted' to smartphones. How to help?
On East and West coast, a different approach to marijuana debate
Trump's Indiana win raises unsettling questions for GOP
Pledged, super, unbound: Delegates 101
One woman’s outreach in US: ‘Meet a Muslim’ events
The Star-Ledger
Newark cop charged with sexually assaulting woman on police property
Teacher accused of sex with student at Newark school
Janitors who were fired over union ties to receive up to $1 million in back pay
N.J. revises, renames Common Core academic standards
Trenton mayor, police call on community to help stem gun crime
2 shot hours after Trenton mayor addresses spike in violent crime
Philly.com
Description released of trio who attacked school police
Tax soda less, tax rich people more
Lawyers bristle as D.A. resists order to release cellphone records in Center City building collapse
Pressure grows to eliminate city commissioners
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tanisha Anderson's family rallies for justice outside The Q before Cavs playoff game (video)
Tanisha Anderson lawsuit: Federal judge orders no more delays from Cleveland police
Smithsonian isn't trying to save Tamir Rice gazebo, blames poor communication for creating wrong impression
Prosecutor, defense attorney spar over delays in 2012 Cleveland police shooting case
Tamir Rice's mother honors Kent State May 4 shooting victims at 'Black Lives Matter' commemoration (video)
Ohio Supreme Court rejects Cleveland schools' funding argument
The Detroit Free Press
House narrowly approves controversial DPS package
Rhodes' promise to teachers hinges on a deal in Lansing to fix DPS
President Obama tells Flint residents: 'I've got your back'
Michael Moore calls Barack Obama drinking Flint water 'disappointing'
Flint water dept. worker takes plea in criminal case
The Chicago Tribune
Slain 13-year-old remembered: 'He was my only friend'
Emanuel spends political capital on Lucas Museum, has nothing to show for it
Editorial: The Lucas Museum debacle: Blame the law, not Friends of the Parks
Program to help strapped homeowners will aid only tiny percentage, study says
CTU says strike not likely this school year unless district pulls pension pickup
EDITORIALS: Hiring Donald Trump
The Los Angeles Times
LAPD hacked into iPhone of slain wife of 'Shield' actor, documents show
Overnight, California Republicans lose the promise of a competitive primary and high turnout
State Supreme Court to weigh Gov. Brown's prison release initiative
Sheriff's Department says it's reviewing whether deputies violated policy with informant log
L.A. sees another sharp rise in homelessness and outdoor tents
The Washington Post
Justice Dept. says North Carolina’s so-called bathroom law violates Civil Rights Act
Obama tries to reassure Flint residents that their city can survive its water crisis
EPA’s lead-in-water rule has been faulted for decades. Will Flint hasten a change?
Donald Trump takes the reins of a divided Republican Party
The Sanders-Clinton race shows there really are 2 Democratic parties
Trump accuses Clinton of starting ‘birther’ movement
Deadlines loom for answers in Clinton email probe as U.S. judge sets discovery
‘Active shooter’ was actually a man protesting Target’s transgender bathroom policy, police say
The tremendously good news about the young that we’ve been ignoring
One of NTSB’s key recommendations for improving Metro unlikely to go anywhere
Democrats place Hogan on a ‘Silent 9’ Trump list
Muslim woman says she was harassed, assaulted because of her faith
USA Today
For the Record: Kasich out; 'Draft Gilmore' campaign underway
Feds expected to announce final e-cigarette rule that could nearly ban them
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