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POSTED: May 01, 2017, 11:00 am

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Today in Black History: Television journalist Max Robinson, the first Black anchor of a network news program, was born on this date in 1939 in Richmond, Virginia.

The New York Times


National


First Bipartisan Deal of Trump Era Averts a Shutdown

Trump Discards Obama Legacy, One Rule at a Time


EDITORIALS The Cost of Barack Obama’s Speech

Administration’s Push for Gas Exports Faces Market Glut

Bipartisan Agreement Reached to Fund Government Through September

Trump, in New TV Ad, Declares First 100 Days a Success


The Ways That the 2016 Election Was Perfectly Normal


On Trade, a Politically Feisty Trump Risks Economic Damage

West Virginia’s Governor, an ‘Unusual Democrat,’ Fights a G.O.P. Tide

Sent to Prison by a Software Program’s Secret Algorithms


Shaming Children So Parents Will Pay School Lunch Bill


Local


During Rikers Upheaval, the ‘Prettiest Village in Maine’ Beckoned

Cuomo Has the Opportunity to Fix Penn Station, but Will He?

Free Tuition in New York Adds Powerful Pull at Decision Deadline


Most New York City Schools Had High Lead Levels, Retests Find

A Sluggish Start to New Jersey’s Race for Governor


The Christian Science Monitor


US foreign aid cuts: what could impact be?

Fried pickles and populism: a diner tour of Trump Country


As Trump addresses NRA, some gun owners concerned about going too far

THE MONITOR'S VIEW: A rise in critical skills for sharing news online


The Star-Ledger


34 teens arrested at post-prom boozefest, report says

North Ward flexes muscle in school board race as reformers struggle to mobilize

Funding cuts threaten future of N.J. city's only homeless shelter

Newark officials praise PATH $1.7B airport extension plan that includes new station

No mass layoffs, taxes to increase under $915M Newark schools budget


More than $100M in taxpayer money spent on public worker lawsuits each year



Philly.com


Former judge Teresa Carr Deni wants to trade the bench for DA's office

Candidate for DA in Philly cries racism after critical report

Philly CEO's career advice: Swim in ambiguity

Contractless for four years, Philadelphia teachers plan action Monday

Coca-Cola says Philadelphia soda tax has led to loss of 40 jobs



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Would John Kasich run for president as an independent? Ohio Politics Roundup

Government shutdown avoided as Congressional Republicans, Dems strike $1T bipartisan deal

'Hidden Figures' shows strength in numbers for women mathematicians: Michael Lanstrum (Opinion)


Ohio House delays Medicaid changes for long-term care patients


The Chicago Tribune


Congress reaches $1-trillion deal to fund government but provide little for Trump's priorities

1 dead, 11 wounded in city shootings

Niles North: Student who posted BB gun, racial remark on social media won't return to school

Illinois teachers turn to GoFundMe to help pay for classroom expenses


The Detroit Free Press


Michigan AG: Convicted ex-Detroit principals won't get full pensions


Ex-Detroit Public Schools official Barbara Byrd-Bennett gets prison


College program aims to help adults battling addiction, mental illness

3 Detroit-area charter schools closing, but not all parents know


The Washington Post


Congress reaches deal to keep government open through Sept.


During President Trump’s first 100 days, he made 488 false or misleading claims

The 8 most notable areas Trump caved in his first big spending negotiation


A Florida Republican’s retirement brings good news for Democrats


In a deep-red state ruled by Koch money, can yard sales help Democrats win?


Three-fourths of Americans regularly talk politics only with members of their own political tribe

Trump guarantees protection for those with preexisting medical conditions — but it’s unclear how

Meet the newly energized activist resisting the Trump administration

Activists want to draft Donna Edwards for Prince George’s county executive

For so long, teens have agonized over colleges. Now they must make their choice.

D.C. investigation: Ex-schools chief gave special treatment for school transfers



The Los Angeles Times

Two L.A. sheriff's officials promoted to high ranks despite histories of serious discipline

Congressional negotiators reach $1-trillion deal to fund government through September

The amputation rate for diabetics in poor areas is high. This Boyle Heights clinic is trying to change that

LAPD officer at center of high-profile shooting in Venice also faces domestic violence charges



USA Today

Best cities for job seekers

Americans just broke a record for being stressed. Here's how to reverse the trend







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