Franklin Thomas (right) pictured with South African President Nelson Mandela
Today in Black History: Franklin A. Thomas was named president of the Ford Foundation in 1979, the first Black to run the philanthropy.
The New York Times
National
F.B.I. Official Leaves Under Pressure After Trump Attacks
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The State of the Union Is … Misspelled
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Democratic National Committee’s Chief Executive Quits
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Local
Activist Entitled to ‘Freedom to Say Goodbye,’ Judge Rules
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Philly.com
Transceript: Probation officer - not the judge - pushed Meek Mill to switch managers
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Best, most improved schools in Philly honored
Bordentown police chief: hate crime sparks big changes and a 'new norm'
The Detroit Free Press
Candlelight vigil held for Detroit officer killed in line of duty
Abdul El-Sayed eligible to run for governor? Report says maybe not
Michigan prison closing after state's inmate population drop
Michigan State's Tom Izzo under microscope amid program allegations
Spartan booster Peter Secchia sponsored retirement dinner for AG's MSU investigator
The Star-Ledger
These children died even after the child welfare agency began monitoring them
Jersey Democrats send message to Trump by inviting dreamers to State of the Union address
Decrying MS-13 thugs, while deporting decent N.J. dads | Editorial
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson cheers Indians' decision to retire Chief Wahoo
Ohio Republicans relinquish campaign cash from casino owner Steve Wynn
ECOT closure doesn't block recovery of $80 million, state superintendent says: Ohio has "other options"
Redistricting ballot group, Democrats reject changes proposed by Ohio Republicans
Akron School Board seeks applicants to fill empty seat
The Chicago Tribune
Rauner challenger Ives goes on attack during only forum of Republican governor race
Another Chicago-area school closes due to flu
Mistaken identity led to the wrongful detainment of Evanston man, who says cops left him injured and unable to work
Foxconn seeks to tap 7 million gallons of water daily from Lake Michigan
The Los Angeles Times
Arizona exposes danger for GOP in 2018 primaries: Embracing Trump could backfire
Federal immigration agents would need warrants to enter schools and courthouses under this state bill
With few budget solutions in sight, Cal State administrators say another tuition increase is possible
State senator facing harassment probe attracting possible challengers — from his own party
The Washington Post
House panel votes to release memo alleging missteps by FBI in Russian probe
How the classified four-page missive set off a firestorm
David Bowdich, the former sniper in line to become the FBI’s new deputy director
State of the Union gives Trump the chance to ‘act presidential’ — at least for a night
The Fix: Breaking down Trump’s much-praised 2017 address and where we stand today
Governors association to cut ties with Steve Wynn, underscoring scope of allegations’ fallout
Federal judge blasts ICE for ‘cruel’ tactics, frees immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir
Nine questions about Trump’s businesses and possible conflicts of interest
Report calls into question validity of hundreds of diplomas
Clergy gather to bless clinic that provides rare late-term abortions in Bethesda
Man arrested in fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Northeast D.C.
Milloy: Siimeon Booker’s job was reporting. But what he did with it was a calling.
USA Today
TSA finds record 3,957 guns at airport checkpoints in 2017
New Jersey teacher asked students for nude pictures in exchange for better grades
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase to tackle employee health care costs, delivery
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