Today in Black History: Sammy Davis, Jr, groundbreaking entertainer, and star of stage, screen and recording artist, born on this day in 1925.
The New York Times
National
The Oakland Fire: Delving Into What Happened, and Why
Sweeping Health Measure, Backed by Obama, Passes Senate
Trump Selects Ally of Fossil Fuel Industry to Lead the E.P.A.
Graphic: How Trump Can Influence Climate Change
Editorial: An Enemy of the E.P.A.
Blow: Madman of the Year
Grandiose Ideas for Inaugural Give Way to Tradition
Political Divide on Campuses Hardens After Trump Win
Trump Appears to Soften on Deporting Thousands of Young Immigrants
Portland Adopts Surcharge on C.E.O. Pay in Move vs. Income Inequality
Local
Andrew Cuomo Stays Silent as an Ally Fuels Disorder Among Senate Democrats
Unlikely Ally and Quiet Shift in de Blasio Plan to Protect Industrial Jobs
Confronting Surge in Homelessness, New York City Expands Use of Hotels
CUNY’s Independence Is Under Attack by Cuomo, City Council Members Say
Black Designers in Focus at Fashion Institute of Technology
The Christian Science Monitor
What might school choice look like under Trump?
Automation doesn't always kill jobs. Sometimes, it adds them.
McKnight shooting raises questions on 'stand your ground' law
In rare bipartisan success, Congress passes major mental health bill
The Star-Ledger
Census paints an ugly picture of N.J.'s recovery. See how your town did.
City wants to create 'virtual block watch' by registering security video cameras
Christie reveals more about what he plans to do after leaving office
Christie's veto of solitary confinement bill is senseless and cruel | Editorial
Mother, grandmother the latest to die in alleged domestic violence incidents in Hudson
Philly.com
Judge denies Jill Stein request for audit of Philly voting machines
Charges possible over video of black student eating chicken
Philly's new reentry czar has a bold plan to end recidivism. Can she get it done?
Philly DA Seth Williams gets third primary challenger
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland man hurled racial slurs at 11-year-old boy, court documents say
Ohio's 'heartbeat bill': How conservative judges in other states gutted similar laws
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court magistrates, supervisor targeted in internal investigations
Ohio Whirlpool workers come to Washington to decry unfair foreign competition
What's next for East Cleveland after mayor, council president recalled?
The Detroit Free Press
Federal judge halts Michigan presidential election recount
Stricter voter identification law passes House
Anti-union bills pass Michigan House of Representatives
Tax incentives for Gilbert, others die in Michigan House
Ex-state Sen. Virgil Smith released from jail
The Chicago Tribune
Illinois universities reject 'sanctuary campus' efforts, but pledge support for undocumented students
8 wounded in shootings on West, South sides
How Emanuel worked to maximize his meeting with Trump
Nation of Islam calls former ally Keith Ellison a 'hypocrite'
The Washington Post
Life expectancy declines in America for the first time since 1993
How the electoral college works
Trump’s selection of third general for Cabinet fuels concern about military clout
Trump’s pick to lead EPA is part of group suing the agency
Union leader criticized in Trump tweet gets threatening calls
CEOs turn to a top Wall Street banker, JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon, to lead outreach to Trump administration
‘Evil, evil, evil as can be’: Emotional testimony as Dylann Roof trial begins
Surgeon general calls youth e-cigarette smoking ‘a major public health concern’
Clinton event for top donors leaves some grumbling they didn’t make the cut
Two white Catholic school students expelled for racist texts are suing for $1 million
Del. Will Smith named to fill Raskin’s Md. Senate seat
Tiny office, minority party and little power? It’s all terrific to Va. representative-elect
Maryland soldier injured in Afghanistan suicide attack dies
Hogan proposes 5 days paid sick leave for Md. businesses with at least 50 workers
Proposal for $15 minimum wage delayed in Maryland’s largest jurisdiction
The Los Angeles Times
Meet Wilbur Ross, who once bailed out Trump in Atlantic City and is now his pick for Commerce secretary
All the times in U.S. history that members of the electoral college voted their own way
Building inspectors had not been inside Oakland warehouse in 30 years, officials say
L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer heads to March election with no opponent; charter school founder drops mayoral bid
In diverse California, a young white supremacist seeks to convert fellow college students
USA Today
Exclusive: Internal documents detail secret VA quality ratings
2 teens arrested in Tennessee wildfires, officials say
Knife-wielding student shot by Nev. police in critical condition
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