Today in Black History: James Byrd, Jr. of Jasper, Texas was dragged to his death by three white supremacists in an incident in 1998 that stunned the nation.
The New York Times
National
12 Killed at Symbolic Sites, With Tensions High in Persian Gulf
EDITORIAL: States and Cities Compensate for Mr. Trump’s Climate Stupidity
Trump to Name Former Justice Official as Head of the F.B.I.
Comey Told Sessions: Don’t Leave Me Alone With Trump
Sessions Is Said to Have Offered His Resignation
G.O.P. Lawmakers Undo Tax Cuts Over Brownback Veto
Private-Led Infrastructure Projects Can Cost Taxpayers
Student Loan Forgiveness Changed Graduates’ Paths
Official in Flint Who Used a Racial Slur Against Black Residents Resigns
Police Are Less Respectful Toward Black Drivers, Report Finds
The Silicon Valley Billionaires Remaking America’s Schools
Local
School Diversity Plan Fails to Offer ‘Bigger Vision’
De Blasio and Council Agree, and Disagree, on Immigrants
Cuomo Assails Six New York Congressional Republicans
How Did the Subway Get So Bad? Look to the C Train
Phil Murphy and Kim Guadagno Win Primaries in New Jersey Governor’s Race
Philly.com
The Cosby trial and the myth of a jury of your peers
Constand confronts Cosby: 'I wasn't able to fight him in any way.'
Philly can't afford to waste $50 million on a white elephant
Cops: Some teens who attacked mentally challenged man also assaulted school principal
A top Philly schools official is departing
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Check out Ohio's 139 National Merit college-sponsored scholarship winners
Workforce struggles take center stage in Greater Cleveland Partnership's emerging strategic plan
University of Akron needs to improve finances and governance, accreditation evaluation says
The Detroit Free Press
Nancy Kaffer: The broken promises of school choice
U-M firearms ban upheld by state appeals court
Teen killed in Detroit attempting to buy Air Jordans
Lawsuit seeking to block Little Caesars Arena public funding moves forward
The Star-Ledger
Teen accuses town cops of punching, kicking him after crash
These 30 towns have the highest school tax bills in N.J.
17 quick ways to slice and dice the Murphy vs. Guadagno matchup
Actually, there are 7 people running to succeed Christie as N.J. governor. Meet them here.
Cop's 'pee' email to administrator isn't free speech, state board decides
The Chicago Tribune
Cook County property tax system helped wealthy homeowners at others’ expense
Video: Understanding your Cook County property tax bill
2 men fatally shot, 10 injured in Chicago shootings
12-year-old and two 17-year-olds charged with firing at Chicago police while riding in stolen car
CLARENCE PAGE: Did Bill Maher forget that he's white?
The Los Angeles Times
Senate hearings, day 1: Did Trump seek to shut down the Russia investigation?
Big bank settlements used to mean millions of dollars for nonprofits. The Justice Department plans to end that
Steve Lopez: After 40 years in L.A. schools, this outspoken teacher gives the LAUSD his final grade
L.A. County ends public defender 'registration fee'
California's top court appears divided on ballot measure to speed up executions
The Washington Post
Intelligence officials Rogers, Coats say they won’t discuss private talks with Trump
Coats told associates Trump asked him if he could intervene with Comey on Russia probe
Trump, furious and frustrated, gears up to punch back at Comey’s testimony
Poll: Most say Trump is interfering with Russia investigations
Trump’s aides are quickly learning they speak for the president at their own peril
‘Malama Honua,’ Hawaii says, as it becomes first state to pass laws supporting Paris accord
Trump blocked some people from his Twitter account. Is that unconstitutional?
Kansas Republicans raise taxes, rebuking their GOP governor’s ‘real live experiment’ in conservative policy
Sessions prohibits settlement agreements that donate money to outside groups
Las Vegas police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in chokehold death of unarmed man
‘Are you ok? Where are you?’: A father’s agony after teens shot dead in a car on a cul-de-sac hours before graduation.
Bowser signs order reaffirming D.C.'s commitment to Paris climate deal
Chair of Maryland Democratic Party names new staff members
Milloy: Surprised that nooses are being left around D.C.? Be prepared to see more.
USA Today
Trump profited from kids cancer charity, report says
Muslims 'outraged' by billboard that insults prophet Mohammed
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