Today in Black History: Ragtime pianist and composer Eubie Blake was born in Baltimore on this date in 1883.
The New York Times
National
Trump’s Talk of Unity Replaced by ‘Treason’ and ‘Shutdown’
Congress Nears Budget Deal Even as Trump Issues Threat
Suddenly, It Sinks In: Era of Easy Money Is Finally Ending
Volatility Rattles Stocks, and Investors Who Bet on Calm
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Group Targets Gerrymandering in G.O.P.-Run States
Supreme Court Issues Partial Stay in North Carolina Voting Districts Case
Democrats Need to Win 28 Seats to Control the Senate. Republicans Need Only 8.
How an N.F.L. Player’s Death Turned Into a Political Exhibit
Local
As 4 of 5 in Public Housing Lost Heat, a Demand for an Apology Is Unfulfilled
A Driver’s Suicide Reveals the Dark Side of the Gig Economy
Officer Says Bronx Woman Didn’t Swing Bat Before Being Shot
Philly.com
As more people learn of their genetic makeup, unexpected African roots emerge
Black Lives Matter Week of Action born in Philly, goes national
Pa. Gov. Wolf's budget wish list: More money for schools, more money from drillers
Kenney's ambitious workforce plan to tackle blue-collar skills gap
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan State faculty, students demand Engler's resignation
Judge wants to hear from ex-Michigan trooper in teen’s death
If you share this Facebook video, you could get child porn charges
UAW exec's widow pleads guilty only to tax crime in FCA scandal; stiffer charges dropped
Dorms for high school students: Muskegon school responding to students' needs
The Star-Ledger
Who wants to buy a home in New Jersey? And what happened to the American Dream?
NJ Transit and Trump hit on rail safety in wake of deadly Hoboken crash
'A working class son of Newark' | Di Ionno
Activists call for more electric public transportation
N.J. schools should have mandatory recess, politicians insist in years-long fight
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Macy's to launch a clothing line geared toward Muslims
Congressional redistricting plan passes Ohio House, will appear on May ballot
Ohio's proposed gerrymanding fix is not perfect, but big a step (analysis) - Out of Line: Impact 2017 and Beyond
Ohio high school students use racial taunts at basketball game
Cleveland federal judge overseeing opioid suits orders parties to not discuss settlement talks with reporters
The Chicago Tribune
Rauner gets backing over Ives from Cook County Republicans
Attorney General Madigan: 'Outrageous' proposed rule change on tipping would hurt workers
Pritzker apologizes for remarks on African-American politicians; rivals say he’s unelectable
Walgreens changes restroom policy after customer discrimination complaint
The Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune sold to billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
Republican candidates for California governor square off over harassment allegations, conservative credentials
How the horror satire 'Get Out' became an unlikely Oscar darling
School board member Rodriguez back in court in political money laundering case
The Washington Post
Opinion: Black history is U.S. history — but some of my students don’t want to hear it
They considered themselves white, but DNA tests told a more complex story
Storms may have blown a generation of Virgin Islanders out of the middle class
After a racist image circulated at George Washington University, students demand change
Milloy: A new Poor People’s Campaign, but the same old obstacles
Tamron Hall: ‘Unapologetically’ black and American
San Francisco’s police force will be under state oversight after Justice Dept. rolls back federal program
Racist message about the Super Bowl found scrawled at Boston University dorm
Certain Muslim immigrants should be under long-term surveillance, a DHS draft report urges
Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp
Hero or hired gun? How Christopher Steele became a flash point in the Russia probe.
Steve Wynn to step down as CEO of resort company after sexual misconduct allegations
USA Today
Students accuse renowned flute professor of sexual misconduct over 2 decades
Two women say Marines did nothing after they complained of sexually explicit overtures by officer
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