Today in Black America: Dr. Carter G. Woodson, historian and founder of "Negro History Week" is born in 1875.
The New York Times
Global
Cyril Ramaphosa Wins A.N.C. Leadership Battle in South Africa
National
Speed Cited in Deadly Amtrak Derailment in Washington
Editorial: Trump and Republicans Feather Their Own Nests
Demoralized I.R.S. Faces Monumental Task With New Bill
Prepaying State and Local Taxes Could Save You Money
Poor Vetting Sinks Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judge
Why New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Lead to Harm
Charlottesville Police Chief Steps Down Over Rallies
Graduate Students Escaped Tax Increases, but They Still Feel a Target on Their Backs
Local
Democrats in New York Can Already Hear Iowa’s Siren Song
New York City Will Close or Merge 14 Schools From Renewal Program
Police Union Is Sending Officers to Iowa to Protest de Blasio
Philly.com
Philly lawyer sues sheriff's officers, saying they assaulted, falsely accused him
In an increasingly mixed-race America, who decises what we call ourselves?
Pa. Sen. Leach 'taking step back' from campaign after misconduct allegations
Perspective: How Philly can become home to the best student writing in the country
The Detroit Free Press
Big tax bill prompts last-minute tax tips for 2017
Who's running for Michigan Attorney General in 2018?
Stephen Henderson addresses Free Press firing on WDET: 'I want to apologize'
Anti-gerrymander group turns in signatures to get on Nov. ballot in Michigan
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
No Ohio gerrymandering fix yet and no details on progress, report state lawmakers - Out of Line: Impact 2017 and Beyond
Akron City Council elects new leadership; Margo Sommerville assumes lead as president
Cleveland plans to hire outside company to investigate outstanding citizen complaints against police officers
The Chicago Tribune
City to pay $20 million to settle code-of-silence lawsuit over fatal crash caused by drunken Chicago cop, sources say
Teen shot dead while delivering Tribune, other newspapers was working to buy his sister a gift
What does the Republican tax bill mean for Illinois taxpayers?
The Star-Ledger
Murphy slams Trump and his 'lunatic' pal over voting rights in naming secretary of state
This N.J. Republican will vote yes to shrink your big tax break
Casino in North Jersey? Don't bet on it, top lawmaker says
Plan to pad some N.J. politicians' pensions keeps speeding ahead
Joe D's sins, and why top Democrats look away | Moran
The Los Angeles Times
Bill Plaschke: Honoring an icon: 20 years of Kobe greatness in a single night of magic
9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski steps down after accusations of sexual misconduct
Congress proposes $81-billion disaster aid package, including funds for California wildfires
New report says California colleges protect free speech better than peers
The Washington Post
Trump team’s meeting with Mueller’s office could ratchet up tensions
As final GOP tax bill heads to a vote, analysis shows the wealthy remain the biggest winners
The Finance 202: The lopsided numbers in the tax plan
Trump, upset about Gorsuch’s criticism of his attacks on judges, talked of rescinding nomination
Trump’s tough talk can’t hide the many contradictions of his foreign policy
Robinson: Welcome to The Trump Family Swamp
Why a Louisiana GOP senator keeps bringing down Trump judicial nominees
PBS says Tavis Smiley should ‘get his story straight’ about sexual relationships with employees
Perspective: White Christianity is in big trouble. And it’s its own biggest threat.
Perspective: Why were 5 black teens ejected from Potomac Mills?
DeVos speaks at University of Baltimore commencement, to protest and applause
Study suggests gentrification has boosted integration in D.C. schools
Bowser mandates sexual harassment training for 30,000 District employees
Prince George’s offers plan to tighten grading controls after claims of fraud
USA Today
Amtrak train was 50 mph over the speed limit, National Transportation Safety Board confirms
Track Palin left his father, Todd, bleeding after breaking into home, according to police report
How soon after President Trump signs the tax bill could you see the effects?
Row of trees separating black neighborhood, golf course to come down
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