Today in Black History: The Liberia Herald is published as the first Black newspaper printed in Africa in 1826 by C.L. Force of Boston.
The New York Times
Global
Meet South Africa’s New President, a Favorite of Mandela
South Africa Sees Fresh Start for Economy, With the Same Challenges
In Netanyahu’s Israel, the Divide Is Now All About Him
National
‘Black Panther’ Poised to Shatter a Hollywood Myth
Suspect Confesses to Shooting Students ‘in the Hallways’
A Mother Weeps for Her Angel: ‘I Hope She Didn’t Die for Nothing’
Editorial: The N.R.A. Can Be Beat
Frustration Grows as Congress Fails to Pass Gun Measures
V.A. Secretary Says Officials Are Trying to Force Him Out
Inaugural Committee Paid $26 Million to First Lady’s Adviser
Three Immigration Plans Fall, Leaving ‘Dreamers’ in Limbo
Local
Police Sergeant Acquitted in Killing of Mentally Ill Woman
Key Witness in Corruption Trial Tells a Tale of Cuomo
State Will Not Take Over Long-Struggling Hempstead Schools
Philly.com
Could one Phiily man's exoneration prompt DA's Office to examine other decades-old murders?
College students' free speech trampled at Philly City Hall's front yard
Jackson: Black History Month is a failure
Living in ethnic neighborhood can influence health, for good and ill, research suggests
Are Kenney, Council in a power struggle over Philly's new school board
The Detroit Free Press
What do most of America's mass shootings have in common? White, male culprits
Michigan school adopts 'no-bag policy' in wake of Florida shooting
Michigan State's Board of Trustees draws heat amid Larry Nassar scandal; are changes coming?
Family of 3 Detroit women killed ask for prayers: 'We have nothing'
The Star-Ledger
Woman, 19, reported missing Wednesday found dead in wooded area
Nutley closes all schools Friday due to threat in Instagram video
10 ways Phil Murphy is already erasing Chris Christie
Questions remain after county releases reports on Hudson jail deaths, medical care
Murphy hires his fierce Democratic primary foe to help with Atlantic City takeover
The Chicago Tribune
Tribune Editorial Board endorses Bruce Rauner for Republican governor nomination
For the fallen Cmdr. Paul Bauer, Chicago prepares a somber ritual not seen in years — the police funeral
4 wounded in city shootings, including 14-year-old boy shot in Wicker Park
Berrios property tax assessments for Cook County homeowners are flawed and unfair, study confirms
The Los Angeles Times
FBI was warned about school shooting suspect 5 months ago
Mitt Romney launches Utah Senate bid with feel-good video, takes swipes at Washington and Trump
Immigrant rights activists block Homeland Security van from accessing Metropolitan Detention Center
The Washington Post
Students emerge as new critics for lack of action on guns: ‘This stuff happens and we don’t know why’
FBI’s near-brush with suspect in Fla. massacre draws scrutiny
‘Red flag laws’ in five states allow guns to be seized before violence can occur
Analysis: Over 1.6 million high school students can legally buy AR-15s in their home states
Analysis: She’s a 23-year-old reporter at a community newspaper. This is the third mass shooting she’s covered.
The Daily 202 Analysis: Immigration failure shows the ideologues are ascendant in the Trump White House
The Fix Analysis: More than 40 percent of Trump’s first Cabinet-level picks have faced ethical or other controversies
District sues landlord Sanford Capital over poor housing conditions. Again.
D.C. public hospital’s former top doctor files whistleblower lawsuit
Schools chief donates to board member amid job performance review
USA Today
Flu kills 22 more children, bringing toll to 84 kids as worst season in a decade continues
Florida school shooting suspect ordered a drink at Subway after deadly assault
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