Today in Black History: In 1989 Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) introduced a resolution calling for reparations to compensate African-Americans for slavery.
The New York Times
National
Shooting at Airport in Fort Lauderdale Kills at Least 5
Trump Alludes to Possibility of Russian Role in D.N.C. Hacking
Senators and Spy Chief Rebut Trump on Russia Findings
Editorial: Donald Trump Casts Intelligence Aside
Kristoff: As Donald Trump Denies Climate Change, These Kids Die of It
Kochs Court Blacks, Calling Fossil Fuels a Racial Issue
Wages Keep Rising Amid Tepid Job Growth in U.S.
How Obama’s Jobs Record Stacks Up
4 Black Suspects Charged in Videotaped Beating of White Teenager in Chicago
Ending Speculation, Black College Says Band Will Play at Inaugural Parade
Local
Clinton vs. de Blasio for New York Mayor? Unlikely Idea Has People Talking
In Port Authority 10-Year Plan, $3.5 Billion Is Seen as Pittance
Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant to Close by 2021
The Christian Science Monitor
After Flint, are schools being more vigilant about tainted water?
What police reform could look like under Donald Trump
Repeal Obamacare? Better to have a replacement first, say Americans.
How Russia wields cyberpower
The Star-Ledger
Suspect in fatal Ft. Lauderdale airport shooting from N.J., reports say
After deadly 2016, police urge Plainfield residents to speak up about crime
ATM skimmers found at North Jersey bank branches, cops warn
N.J. town has spent more than $200K opposing mosque
Philly.com
Shooting of deliveryman results in largest police settlement in city history
'There was no intent to murder. There was no violence.' But he's been locked up 32 years.
Penn prof called out her racist dad; now she's taking aim at faculty hiring
Citing budget woes, Pa. to close two prisons
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan Senate Republican: Let's get rid of the state income tax
In Flint, Gov. Rick Snyder signs contaminated water public notice bill
Chief of Mich. unemployment agency out amid false fraud allegations
Snyder declares state of emergency over Fraser sinkhole
The Chicago Tribune
Artist creates life-size cardboard cutouts of Chicago homicide victims
4 ordered held without bail in attack on live Facebook video
Fight at Cook County Jail sends 5 maximum security inmates to hospitals
Elite South Side golf course by Tiger Woods has skeptics, raises questions
Zion Dairy Queen owner apologizes for racial slurs: 'I have no excuse'
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mother of man killed by Cleveland police officer says officer 'got away with murder'
Will Cleveland's proposed minimum wage increase go to the ballot? Who knows?
Ohio State Highway Patrol seeking recruits for trooper positions
Ohio communities, counties have nearly $1.2B less in aid for 2017 because of state cuts
Cleveland exceeds goal to house 100 homeless youths in 100 days
The Washington Post
Declassified report says Putin ‘ordered’ effort to undermine faith in U.S. election
5 dead after gunman opens fire at Fort Lauderdale airport
Congress looks to build border wall — paid for, at least initially, by taxpayers
‘I hope I’ve made you proud’: Michelle Obama chokes up during speech to educators
Muslim woman who voted for Trump asks Georgetown to intervene over professor’s ‘hateful, vulgar’ messages
U.S. added 156,000 jobs in December; wage growth picked up
Of course, low-income students win with free tuition
This Louisiana town has a serious problem with lead in its water. It won’t be the only one this year.
Trump’s education nominee and her family members are major donors to the senators who will vote on her confirmation
A surprise candidate brings 2016 presidential dynamics to Virginia governor’s race
Pr. George’s liquor commissioner accused of bribery resigns
Obamacare repeal could cost D.C. $623 million a year, mayor says
The Los Angeles Times
Rep. Hunter removes congressional painting he found offensive
The fine line for police between a ‘hate crime’ and a ‘hate incident’
USA Today
Facebook assault further tarnishes Chicago
Thousands of protesters to test inaugural security operation
Is your local Sears or Kmart among 150 stores to be axed? See the list
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