Today in Black History: In 1955 Rosa Parks refuses to sit in the back of a Montgomery, Alabama bus, sparking a boycott that changed history.
The New York Times
National
Ethics Office Says It Advised Trump to Divest His Holdings
Midwest Job Woes Go Beyond One Plant
Trump Team’s Tax Promises Will Be Hard to Achieve
EDITORIAL: North Carolina’s Sore Loser
U.S. Will Ban Smoking in Public Housing Nationwide
Charlotte Officer ‘Justified’ in Fatal Shooting of Keith Scott
Democrats See Medicare as Winning Wedge Issue
Recount Bids in 3 States Seem the Longest of Long Shots
Local
Preet Bharara Says He Will Stay On as U.S. Attorney Under Trump
Chris Christie Fights Naming of Special Prosecutor in Lane-Closing Complaint
Democrats Claim to Win Senate Seat on Long Island, but G.O.P. Disagrees
Mayor de Blasio’s Trips by Police Helicopter Rise Sharply, Records Show
Police Co-Pilot for Mayor de Blasio Fatally Shot Unarmed Driver in 2012
The Christian Science Monitor
On eve of Trump presidency, Supreme Court takes up key immigration case
Tom Price and the Republican vision for replacing Obamacare
In Pelosi, Democrats opt for steady hand over insurgency
How San Quentin prisoners prep for life on the outside
Philly.com
Judge orders Penn State to pay McQueary another $5 million
Montco judge rejects presidential-vote recount request
Dissatisfied with contract proposal, Philly principals choose new union chief
On World AIDS Day, reflections on the Philadelphia epidemic
The Star-Ledger
Christie signs bill letting armed, retired cops provide security in N.J. schools
Former N.J. high school basketball standout dies after shooting
Senseless stabbing deaths of young siblings test community's faith
TCNJ students want to remove segregationist's name from hall
N.J. relaxes rule barring convicted drug users from getting welfare
N.J. wins $17.5M grant to continue adding pre-K seats
The Detroit Free Press
Paul Ryan: Aid to address lead in Flint water on track
Michigan Senate panel votes to close school pensions to new members
Detroit's 36th District Court offers holiday layaway to clear old fines
Wayne County tax bills spike after voters OK school tax
The Chicago Tribune
CTU's Lewis blasts Trump's education secretary pick: 'She's a nightmare'
Todd Ricketts, Cubs co-owner, picked to serve as deputy commerce secretary
More Americans, Illinoisans enrolling in Obamacare, despite uncertainty
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Self-driving truck hits the road in Ohio, State investing $15 million in autonomous vehicle corridor
Tamir Rice estate's multi-million dollar settlement approved by probate court
Residents in Cleveland eastern suburbs experience water discoloration
Cleveland Council assails city officials for banning buses from Public Square: Here are council's best questions
Ohio EPA supervisor fired after Sebring lead crisis is rehired, reassigned to non-managerial job
The Washington Post
Charlotte police officer who fatally shot Keith Scott ‘acted lawfully,’ won’t be charged
Trump’s economic team touts tax cuts, trade and Carrier-style talks
Trump says he’ll leave businesses ‘in total’ but provides few details
President-elect’s picks would form the richest administration in modern American history
Supreme Court considers whether those facing deportation can be held indefinitely
Over 2,000 scientists urge Trump to respect ‘scientific integrity and independence’
The Justice Department just unveiled new prison reforms. But the Trump administration might scrap them.
Voting rights advocates brace for ‘biggest fight of our lifetime’ during Trump administration
Bharara, key Wall Street prosecutor, will remain Manhattan U.S. attorney under Trump
‘It’s unprecedented in our history’: Trump’s election inspired millions in nonprofit donations
D.C. Council’s Cheh plans ‘public’ hearing on possible political retaliation — but wants it closed to public
Mayor Bowser wants to tighten requirements for homeless seeking shelter
The Los Angeles Times
California backers of legalized marijuana fear possible battle with attorney general pick Jeff Sessions
UC won't assist federal agents in immigration actions against students
USA Today
Mnuchin outlines 'largest tax change since Reagan'
For the Record: America has spoken — let's not have a president
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