Today in Black History: Maynard Jackson, the first Black elected Mayor of Atlanta, was born on this date in 1938 in Dallas, Texas.
The New York Times
National
Protests Grip Sacramento After Police Fatally Shoot Unarmed Black Man
Students to March for Gun Control, and to Upend Elections
Locate More Than 800 Protests Planned for Saturday
McMaster Is Out as National Security Adviser; Bolton Is In
EDITORIAL: Yes, John Bolton Really Is That Dangerous
Three Examples of Bolton’s Uncompromising Views
New Trump Foreign Policy Team Isn’t Big on Diplomacy
Trump Hits China on Trade but Lifts Steel Tariff for Allies
China Readies $3 Billion in U.S. Tariffs
Congress Passes $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown
Local
De Blasio Donor Says He Gave Bribes for Business Favors
New York City’s Population Hits a Record 8.6 Million
City Council’s Latest Power Play: Giving Itself More Money
Spending Deal May Breathe New Life Into Gateway Rail Tunnel Project
New York-Area Airport Workers on Way to $19 Per Hour
Philly.com
Banking on city cash, Philly school district intrioduces $3.2B budget
SEPTA lost millions of bus trips last year, feds say. Proposed solutions are in the works.
Kenney names new board to oversee beleaguered Mayor's Fund
The Detroit Free Press
Tarana Burke, creator of #MeToo, to speak at MSU in April
Will house tied to Rosa Parks find its way back to Detroit?
Detroit mayor, Magic Johnson firm eye business, transit hub at Michigan State Fairgrounds
Michigan lawmakers: Keep your drones away from jails, prisons
The Star-Ledger
How Congress got around Trump's threat to veto Gateway tunnel funding
Newark police train to rebuild trust with residents | Carter
Still much to learn 50 years after this defining fight for Newark medical school | Opinion
The Chicago Tribune
How Chicago students became major organizers in the #NeverAgain movement
Despite pop tax debacle, Preckwinkle prevails across the board on election night
After years of inquiries, Willow Creek pastor denies misconduct allegations
EDITORIALS: Raise your hand if you voted for the neo-Nazi
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Former Ohio jail worker pleads guilty to having sex with inmate
Cleveland law director unsure how 764-day public record request went unfilled, insists process is improving
Leadership Akron Signature Program creates leaders focused on advancing Greater Akron community
Ohio Senate backs change in teacher evaluations over Cleveland objections
The Washington Post
‘Our city is hurting’: Protesters swarm downtown Sacramento after deadly police shooting
Hate crimes rose the day after Trump was elected, FBI data show
A city that makes guns confronts its role in the Parkland school shooting
Parkland, D.C. students make plea for tougher gun laws ahead of March for Our Lives
‘Grannies for gun control’: These grandmothers are taking to the streets for the March for Our Lives
McMaster is out, Bolton is in as national security adviser
The return of Bolton, a hawk on North Korea and Iran, sparks concerns overseas
Scarborough: John Bolton’s appointment is a fitting coda to conservatism’s failures
6 takeaways from Karen McDougal’s interview about her alleged affair with Trump
Bowser — the ‘mayor who hates guns’ — champions March for Our Lives and steps into national spotlight
Metro gets third and final ‘yes’ as Maryland commits to its full share of dedicated funding
Congress likely to protect funding for District’s college-tuition-aid program
USA Today
Cryptic tweet from Stormy Daniels' lawyer hints at photos tied to alleged Trump affair
Ex-cop who killed black motorist gets $250K settlement from former employer
School district will move to 4-day weeks. No Monday class for these Colorado students
The Los Angeles Times
Tariffs on China could spark a response, hitting agriculture, tech and aerospace in the U.S.
Trump's brash new national security advisor could crank up the White House chaos
Ex-Playboy model shares fresh details of alleged love affair with Trump and apologizes to Melania
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