Today in Black History: Robert Abbott launches the Chicago Defender newspaper in 1905 and begins a golden age in the life of the Black press.
The New York Times
National
Donald Trump Reaches Out, Quietly, to Republican Establishment
With Nomination in Hand, Donald J. Trump Now Seeking a Hand
Paul Ryan Says He Is ‘Not Ready’ to Endorse Donald Trump
Trump Naysayers: How Wrong They Were
Bernie Sanders Pledges to Keep Jobs in Coal Mining Areas
Opinion: A White Church No More
North Carolina Officials Say They’ll Defy Federal Deadline on Bathroom Law
2 Big Labor Unions Share Efforts to Gain Power and Scale
State’s Attorney Seeks Recusal in Chicago Officer’s Trial
James Haughton, Who Fought Racial Barriers in Building Trades, Dies at 86
Local
De Blasio’s Press Secretary Says She Will Quit
Top State Senator Attacks de Blasio on School Control Push
Lifeguard Pensions Questioned as Atlantic City’s Finances Falter
The Christian Science Monitor
In South, defiance on bathroom laws shows signs of wavering
Echoes of Flint in Detroit schools standoff
Is the Republican establishment now a third party?
Is there a right way to talk about climate change?
The Star-Ledger
Christie: I'll reach out to Paul Ryan on Trump
Man killed in Jersey City had 8 children, family says
Atlantic City drama explodes as Prieto calls off vote on rescue bill
Trenton's plan to float $4.7M bond for unpaid taxes gets initial OK
Bergenfield to test public drinking water after lead found in 6 schools
Philly.com
Philly district ending deal with subs contractor
Man gunned down outside Camden funeral home
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Environmental groups file lawsuit asking EPA to regulate fracking waste
East Cleveland serial killer Michael Madison convicted on 13 counts: 'He will never do this again'
Akron man repeatedly kicked 3-year-old daughter, police say
Ex-Cleveland Brown Reggie Rucker charged in Highland Hills golf course scuffle
Cuyahoga County Council addresses concerns about homeless shelter for women
Women inmates learn culinary skills to help them find jobs
The Detroit Free Press
Rhodes: Detroit teachers' sick-out hurt children, angered lawmakers
White House explains Obama's remarks on lead exposure
Rick Snyder says Obama drinking Flint water will help rebuild trust
2 more Detroit principals plead guilty to cheating kids for gift cards
The Chicago Tribune
Alvarez requests special prosecutor in Laquan McDonald shooting by police
Cops rarely punished when judges find testimony false, questionable
Morning Spin: Emanuel, CPS CEO Claypool prickly about their children attending private schools
Inmate sues over beating in Cook County Jail caught on video
In Lucas fight, parks group stands firm in its mission
The Washington Post
Ryan says he is ‘not ready’ to back Trump, deepening GOP divide
GOP establishment splits over supporting Trump
In wake of nomination victory, Trump travels to welcoming West Virginia
Clinton does not back Obama trade vote in post-election congressional session
'Little Miss Flint' meets the president, is adorable
Why is Hillary Clinton doing worse among whites now than in 2008? Racial attitudes.
President Obama just commuted the sentences of 58 people. Here are their names.
Obama’s elusive promise to deliver 1 million new manufacturing jobs
D.C. teachers protest salaries and failed contract negotiations
Mass. crime chemist admits daily drug use in lab, sparking a second scandal
High-level Prince George’s schools official up for job in Nashville
D.C. abandons plan to pay criminals to stay out of trouble
The Los Angeles Times
Voting has gotten tougher in 17 states, and it could alter elections
Why so few take paid parental leave
Lazarus: Will hospitals reject California's assisted suicide law?
Bail is set at $3 million for two brothers accused of beating a homeless man to death
USA Today
Jobs report could complicate Fed’s rate plans
Police: Fake millionaire steals house for girlfriend
Police supervisor put on leave after arrests at school
Some clips might require your registering for the paper's website. Sites like The Chicago Tribune are free while The New York Times and others have a pay wall that will allow you to see a specific number of articles per month for free and require a paid subscription for further reading,
