Today in Black History: By an Act of Congress in 1866, the Army created two cavalry and four infantry regiments for "colored" men, including the Buffalo Soldiers.
The New York Times
National
3 Chicago Officers Accused of Cover-Up in 2014 Shooting
EDITORIAL: The Health Care Hoax Has Been Exposed
Vote Delayed Amid G.O.P. Disarray on Health Care Bill
Key Constituency Against Bill: Governors of Both Parties
Senate Leader’s Reputation as a Top Tactician Takes a Hit
Ex-Trump Adviser’s Firm Paid Millions by Pro-Russia Party
A New Kind of Tech Job Emphasizes Skills, Not Degrees
Supreme Court Takes Up Travel Ban Case, and Allows Parts to Go Ahead
Education Disrupted: How Silicon Valley Pushed Coding Into American Classrooms
Supreme Court Ruling Could Shape Future of School Choice
Local
Cuomo Calls Special Session to Address de Blasio’s Expiring Control of City Schools
Every New York City Subway Line Is Getting Worse. Here’s Why.
How to Fix Mounting Miseries on the Subway? Political Bickering Isn’t the Answer
Subway Derailment in Manhattan Injures Dozens
New York City Approves Rent Increases for Regulated Apartments
Philly.com
Philly FOP backs Republican Beth Grossman for DA
With Rebuild coming, city unveils diversity partnership with building trades
Woody's owner at Philly DA Seth Williams' trial: 'I don't believe I bribed anyone'
Overhaul at the Mayor's Fund, including new leadership
At summer school, teachers learn best methods to increase literacy
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit schools to cut dozens of administrative jobs, invest savings in schools
Federal judge issues stay halting deportation of 1,444 Iraqis nationwide
U-M free tuition plan could inspire students to do better in school
The Star-Ledger
As budget battle rages, Christie blasts Horizon's 'carnival' at the Statehouse
How a state government shutdown would affect you if this budget mess isn't solved
3 more Lakewood houses raided in multi-million dollar welfare fraud investigation
N.J. to hold gun buybacks in 3 cities next month
Ex-city attorney slams mayor, brother in lawsuit
The Chicago Tribune
Three Chicago cops indicted in alleged cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting
EDITORIALS: A police indictment's lesson for Emanuel: Get that consent decree
Madigan offers $36.4 billion budget, but won't say how he'd pay for it
CLARENCE PAGE: What Republicans love about their health care plan has nothing to do with health care
Illinois stays mum on health insurance rates, plans for next year's exchange
The Los Angeles Times
Is generous contract for DWP workers a good deal or 'ransom' for powerful union?
Violence and inhumane conditions plague Orange County jails, ACLU report alleges
111 terminally ill patients took their own lives in first 6 months of California right-to-die law
California government will spend more than ever before under the new budget
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson opposes budget cuts to police training
State Rep. Bill Patmon files to join Cleveland mayoral race, Dyrone Smith approved for ballot
Rob Portman belatedly opposes Senate healthcare bill: Ohio Politics Roundup
Ohio ex-teacher sent to prison for sexually assaulting students
10 Commandments monument placed in front of Arkansas Capitol
The Washington Post
Study: Black girls viewed as ‘less innocent’ than white girls
‘Repeal and replace’ was once a unifier for the GOP. Now it’s an albatross.
Unafraid of Trump, GOP senators feel free to ‘go their own way’
Trump, Senate leaders try to regroup on health bill
GOP health-care bill could strip public schools of billions for special education
Sarah Huckabee Sanders criticizes fake news — and then promotes a journalist accused of deception
Trump attorney Jay Sekulow’s family has been paid millions from charities it controls
Gorsuch asserts himself early as force on Supreme Court’s right
Manafort files as foreign agent for Ukraine, discloses $17.1 million in payments over two years
Rep. Chaffetz: Members of Congress should get stipends to afford homes in D.C.
Half of Trump’s major federal agencies still only have one Senate-confirmed appointee
As D.C. prospers, supermarkets proliferate — except in poor areas
Maryland officials vote to conduct investigation of graduation rates in Prince George’s County
Proposed bill would protect Montgomery burial sites from development
USA Today
Donald Trump and his team hired an army of lawyers for Russia investigation. Who made the list?
Black girls are seen as 'less innocent' than white girls, study finds
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