Today in Black History: Charles W. Anderson becomes the first Black person elected to the Kentucky legislature in 1936.
The New York Times
National
Dylann Roof Given Death Sentence in Church Attack
Obama Sees a Bridge for a Divided Nation
EDITORIAL: Some Republicans Try to Head Off a Health Care Calamity
Trump Received Unsubstantiated Intelligence on Ties to Russia
Senate Turns to Tillerson as Trump Meets the Press
G.O.P. Relents to Pressure, Delaying 4 Cabinet Hearings
Carson Is Likely to Bring Tough Love to Housing Role
The Lights Are On in Detroit
Gang Database Criticized for Denying Due Process May Be Used for Deportations
Studies Find Higher Minimum Wage May Have Losers
No Charges for El Cajon Police Officer Who Killed Black Man
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Matters of Faith
Local
Date Rape Comments by Brooklyn Police Captain Are Condemned
New York Traffic Deaths Dip Again. It’s Not Enough, Mayor’s Critics Say.
Port Authority Will Pay $400,000 to Settle Federal Securities Charges
The Christian Science Monitor
In confirmation hearings for Jeff Sessions, the past is never past
Twenty years ago, Russians loved the US. Where did it all go wrong?
Why keeping minority teachers in the classroom matters
The Star-Ledger
Plan to curb toxic chemical in N.J. drinking water OKd by DEP
30-year tax breaks planned for Jersey City college projects
Christie dedicates last year as governor to tackling 'crisis of drug addiction'
In Ocean County, drug users can walk into police HQ for help, not charges
Live fact check: Chris Christie's 2017 State of the State address
Union County prosecutor investigating black puppet found at school, mayor says
Philly.com
Prosecutors: Sting investigation was not partisan
Confronted by Comcast's lawsuit threat, Kenney hesitates on wage discrimination bill
When Comcast flexes its muscles
Armstrong: A STEM preschool just for girls? Yeah, why not?
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Councilman's attempt to keep Cleveland from paying $12 million to feds stalled
'Appalling' state of Cleveland police complaint investigators must be fixed, monitor says
Cleveland school board has new chair, vice chair and member
City of Cleveland asks FTA for extension on $12 million federal repayment
Cleveland Clinic's anti-vaccine PR nightmare reflects shift in national conversation on vaccination
The Detroit Free Press
'Bizarre' trial of water protesters takes another twist
Michigan gets good, bad news on revenue picture
Experts: Time to fix school funding in Michigan
Dems and GOP share control on state education board
The Washington Post
In Sessions hearing, ‘senatorial courtesy’ is lost in the tumult of Trump
Senate to grill secretary of state nominee about his friendships with autocratic leaders
Survey reveals disconnect between police and public attitudes over violent clashes
This new poll has all kinds of bad news for Donald Trump
Obama’s farewell message on democracy: ‘Show up. Dive in. Stay at it.’
Gun violence in PG-13 movies soars. Are ‘superhero’ movies to blame?
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says outreach to minority communities can help prevent radicalization
Key moments from John Kelly’s confirmation hearing
Key moments from the first day of Sen. Sessions confirmation hearing
School officials denounce racist petition that spoke of ‘supreme White race’
Hogan proposes student loan-interest tax credit, public college tuition cap
In Annapolis, Democrats prepare for a fight — and worry about corruption
Democratic activist Jheanelle Wilkins appointed to Montgomery state House seat
The Los Angeles Times
U.S. Supreme Court to decide on education rights for millions of children with disabilities
L.A. County supervisors vote to expand sheriff's mental health teams
PG-13 movies showcase the most – and the most unrealistic – gun violence, study shows
LAPD deepens training, psychological support for officers after shootings
Fatal police shooting was justified, San Diego district attorney finds
USA Today
Analysis: Keep hope alive? Obama defends his presidency
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