Today in Black History: Charles C. Diggs, Jr., former Member of Congress from Michigan, is born in 1922.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The New York Times
Global
Israeli Right Presses Moves to Doom 2-State Solution
Iranian Authorities Clamp Down as Protests Spread
South Korea Proposes Border Talks With North
North Korea’s Overture Could Divide South Korea and U.S.
National
Businesses Look to Invest as Trump Relaxes Regulations
Recreational Pot Is Officially Legal in California
At Veterans Hospital in Oregon, a Push for Better Ratings Puts Patients at Risk, Doctors Say
Courts Must Better Police Themselves on Harassment, Chief Justice Says
‘Fake News’: Wide Reach but Little Impact, Study Suggests
Ben Barres, Neuroscientist and Equal-Opportunity Advocate, Dies at 63
Local
De Blasio Begins Second Term in Frigid Ceremony
At de Blasio Inaugural, Speeches by Two Who Might Replace Him
Editorial: ‘A New Progressive Era’ in New York City
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Philly.com
WURD radio hosts leave morning show
Two-plus hours on a school bus:A Chester charter growns thanks to an influx of Philly kids
Our View: The Philly politician who should inspire voters to say 'enough is enough'
DA-elect Krasner vowed to change the system. First he'll have to change the office
The Detroit Free Press
3 missing children found safe with family after mother shot dead in Detroit
Official: State sending $554M in refund checks to Michigan school districts Jan. 22
Riley: Rep. Lawrence resisted frenzy to denounce Conyers — and still wants due process
The Star-Ledger
Feds deal major blow to Gateway tunnel project
7 Jersey law changes that could affect you just came in with the new year
Jersey City mayor, council members begin new terms
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ranking every Ohio city, county for size of minority population - Census Snapshot
What's likely to come from Cleveland City Hall in 2018, and what is not
Legislators should support bill that could give quality education to all: Dee Bagwell Haslam (Opinion)
Targeting the virus that causes youth violence, not just the symptoms: Michael K. McIntyre
New Medicaid rule will further open acupuncture services to 108,000 Ohio patients with low back pain, migraines
The Chicago Tribune
How tips led to arrest in Loop subway pushing — after police kept quiet for a month
2018 to be another rough year for Chicago taxpayers
More than 200 new Illinois laws take effect in 2018. Here's a glance at what's changing
Pace of Chicago immigration court slows to a crawl as record numbers navigate system
The Los Angeles Times
Federal judge blocks Arizona from banning Mexican American studies classes
Congress returns to work with slimmer GOP majority to accomplish Trump's agenda
Amid rising gun violence, accidental shooting deaths have plummeted. But why?
Recreational pot sales roll out in California, with celebratory 'blunts' and big crowds
The Washington Post
President Trump has made 1,950 false or misleading claims over 347 days
Iowa went big for Trump, but voters seem to be souring on him and the GOP
Congress will return to a full slate of thorny issues — with deadlines looming
The chaos of ’68: How riots, assassinations and protests influenced the world of today
Democrats eye state legislatures in 2018 after stunning gains in Virginia
This African migrant dreamed of reaching Europe. A frantic phone call changed everything.
Trump administration fires all members of HIV/AIDS advisory council
‘Homelessly in Love’ tells stories of love amid struggles of housing instability
He delivered their babies and examined their bodies. Now patients are suing after learning he used a fake name and stolen Social Security numbers for credentials.
USA Today
Midterm madness: Five things to watch in the 2018 battle to control Congress
Fact check: Here are the biggest whoppers of 2017
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