Carl Murphy, on right, withthe NAACP's Thurgood Marshall
Today in Black History: Pioneering Black newspaper publisher Carl Murphy of the Baltimore Afro-American is born in 1889.
The New York Times
National
EDITORIAL: Mr. Obama, Pick Up Your Pardon Pen
How the Presidency Changed Obama
As Trump Era Arrives, a Sense of Uncertainty Grips the World
Health Pick Known to Fight for Doctors as Much as Patients
Trump’s Forays Into Russia Go Back Three Decades
With Blacks Alarmed by His Tone, Trump Meets With Martin Luther King III
In Trump’s Feud With John Lewis, Blacks Perceive a Callous Rival
10 More Detainees Are Transferred From Guantánamo Prison
A New Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Divides a Virginia Town
Local
Cuomo Nominates Rowan Wilson to New York’s Highest Court
Mayor de Blasio Seeks Small Donations to Fill War Chest Amid Inquiries
M.T.A. Reaches Labor Deal With Transit Workers
The Christian Science Monitor
How young activists are reclaiming a more radical version of Martin Luther King, Jr.
For many, problems with Obamacare are personal, not partisan (+video)
How Chicago could become first test for Trump on police reform (+video)
Terror and the Mexico border: How big a threat?
Paris disconnect: Why many Palestinians don't want that two-state solution
Philly.com
Reps. Evans, Boyle, Brady indicate they will boycott Trump's inauguration
In scandal-rocked Pa. offices, new bosses set to take oaths
Changing Skyline: Another black church says farewell to Graduate Hospital neighborhood
Rare agreement for conservatives and liberals: Moving more people out of prison in Philly
DHS to start pegging contracts to outcomes
The Star-Ledger
This N.J. lawmaker is staying home rather than attending Trump's inauguration
Pastor extols righteousness at Jersey City service for MLK
Atlantic City mayor rips Christie as an 'enemy of civil rights'
School opens new STEAM lab, room for families to do laundry
Public money can be used to preserve religious buildings, judge rules
Ex-Trenton mayor takes sides in fierce DNC chairman race | The Auditor
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland City Councilman Jeffrey Johnson will run for mayor
Cuyahoga County prosecutor, law director, judge have high hopes for court reform in 2017: Justice For All
Cuyahoga County Law Director Robert Triozzi seeks progress on court reform this year
Centralized booking among court reform goals of Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley
Is Cuyahoga County's top Judge John J. Russo warming up to bail reform? He answers that question and others
The Detroit Free Press
Former adviser: I heard Fouts use N-word, saw him dance like monkey
Detroit high school exhibit shows racism's ugly history in America
Gov. Rick Snyder confronts infrastructure woes in State of State
Detroit police officer union decries report on discrimination
The Washington Post
Poll: Trump will take office as least popular president in at least four decades
Despite Trump’s flashy credentials, the inauguration is shaping up to be a low-key affair
‘Never Trump’ national-security experts fear they are blacklisted
Pence is asked 'how will the administration support Mr. King's ideals?'
Trump’s feud with John Lewis echoes a long, difficult relationship with African Americans
Senators to scrutinize Betsy DeVos, Trump’s pick for Education Secretary
Key Democrat requests tax returns from Betsy DeVos, Trump’s education pick
Hill Republicans move full speed ahead with push to slash Obama-era rules
Student debt now affects a staggering number of elderly Americans
Trump’s nominee to head EPA has opposed the Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Trump-style contender for Va. governor blasts rival for skipping gun rally
Is government a ‘force for good,’ or does it ‘really suck’? Education Dept. is at a pivot point.
The Los Angeles Times
In California, Democratic politicians' plans rest on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's future
Latinos who voted for Trump look toward Inauguration Day with no apologies
Former No. 2 in L.A. Sheriff's office surrenders to prison to serve 5-year sentence
L.A. Councilman Mike Bonin proposes full public funding for city campaigns
USA Today
These Democrats are not attending Trump's inauguration
New poll has Trump approval rating at 37%, Obama at 55%
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