Today in Black History: Josiah Walls, former slave, Civil War soldier and Member of Congress from Florida, is born in 1842. Today is the 5th day of Kwanzaa, Nia (Purpose).
The New York Times
National
Moscow Set to Expel 35 Diplomats
Obama Punishes Russia for Hacking
2 Compounds Caught in History’s Echoes
Report on Russian Hacking
EDITORIAL: President Obama Punishes Russia, at Last
Obama, Israel and a Clash of Values Among U.S. Jews
The Two-State Solution: A Guide
American Jews Divide Over Strain in U.S.-Israel Relations
In ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ Israel, Separate Lives and Divergent Narratives
China Warmly Welcomes a Giant Rooster With Trumpian Characteristics
Local
Second Avenue Subway Ringing In New Year With Party
Editorial: New York’s New Subway Is a Century Overdue
After Paladino’s Racist Remarks, Buffalo School Board Demands He Resign
New York State Is Ordered to Release $69 Million for ‘Failing’ Schools
The Christian Science Monitor
In dramatically young Africa, elderly are a valuable resource
For Native Americans, new national monument a rare victory
The Star Ledger
Request for bail reform to be put on hold rejected
Facebook posts of witness interviews lead to arrest of accused gang member
Why 2017 should be better (ok, it has to be better) than 2016 for Atlantic City
N.J. should repay feds $95M in Medicaid funds, watchdog agency says
Philly.com
Pa. prosecutors balk at $2 million bill from Porngate investigator
Kenney's administration doesn't yet mirror the city it serves
Allegheny County ends tax exemption for 300-plus properties
The Detroit Free Press
Steven Rhodes ready to pass the baton as leader of Detroit schools
Michigan vehicle registration will soon go up by 20%
United Shore to pay feds $48M over bad FHA mortgages
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Homelessness has dropped -- but do you believe the numbers?
Proposed Cleveland cell phone ban languishes in City Council
Dreyfuss-Wells appointed new CEO of NE Ohio Regional Sewer District
City disputes monitor's criticism of Cleveland police equipment plan, asks court for approval
Four drug cases tied to corrupt East Cleveland cops dropped
The Chicago Tribune
Persistent, random and spreading: Chicago violence has soared to levels not seen in nearly 20 years
An auction of adults with disabilities launched Illinois’ troubled transition from institutions to group homes
2 residents from now-shuttered group homes found; 1 remains missing
7 wounded in city shootings
Mayor's former top aide to get Chicago Board of Education post
The Washington Post
Putin: Won’t expel diplomats in response to U.S. hacking sanctions
What the U.S. measures against Russia mean for the relationship between the two countries
To reset the conversation about race, college course starts with a DNA test
Democrats are already building a case against Trump’s pick to lead Treasury Department
Fatal shootings by police remain relatively unchanged after two years
Buffalo school board demands resignation of member Carl Paladino for vile comments about Obamas
The Energy Department just issued five new regulations that Trump could try to cancel
One key difference between counties that voted for Trump and those that voted for Clinton
Presidential vote in congressional districts points to Democratic risks in 2018
The surprising reason why the prison population keeps shrinking
Va. lawmaker wants porn declared a public health hazard
Sanders, Democratic leaders announce ‘Day of Action’ to preempt health care cuts
A pill revolutionized HIV prevention in gay men. D.C. wants black women to use it.
The Los Angeles Times
Can a federal government scientist in California convince Trump that climate change is real?
California's top court says public may see government's legal bills
When city retirement pays better than the job
USA Today
Teacher resigns after making racist Facebook comments about Obamas
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