Today in Black History: Legendary Baltimore Afro-American sports journalist Sam Lacy, writer of the popular "A to Z" column, was born in 1903.
Today, we also mark the 28th anniversary of the tragic killing on this date in 1990 of 16-year old Phillip Pannell by a white police officer in the suburban community of Teaneck, New Jersey. Phillip was shot in the back with his arms raised in surrender. Teaneck police officer Gary Spath was acquitted of Phillip's killing by an all-White jury in Bergen County, New Jersey.
The New York Times
National
F.B.I. Raids Office of Trump Lawyer Who Paid Accuser
Tools of Trump’s Fixer: Payouts, Intimidation and the Tabloids (Feb. 18)
Trump Denounces Raid as ‘Attack on Our Country’
Mueller Investigating Ukrainian’s $150,000 Payment for a Trump Appearance
Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates in Shadow of Syrian Civil War
EDITORIAL: In Syria, Trump Faces the Limits of Bluster
Federal Deficit Projected to Top $1 Trillion by 2020
Year of the Woman in Politics? In Arizona, Yes, for Both Parties
Rhodesia’s Dead — but White Supremacists Have Given It New Life Online
Local
Editorial: The Public Housing Chief Steps Down
Embattled Housing Authority Chief in New York City Is Resigning
A Father Asks, ‘Why Did They Have to Just Kill Him?’
As Tests Begin, Chancellor Comes Out Against ‘Opt Out’
Philly.com
Foundation created to manage Schwarzman's $25M gift to Abington raises more questions
An A.C. officer is facing a brutality suit. The police want to keep 21 Internal Affairs complaints against him sealed.
Topless protester who charged past Bill Cosby had been a guest star on his TV show
Temple neighbors balk at community center 'bribe' in football stadium feud.
The Detroit Free Press
3 Carson's stores to close in metro Detroit
Detroit's schools score worst in the nation again, but Vitti vows that will change
Michigan House bill would mark driver's licenses for immigrants, raising fears of profiling
The Star-Ledger
Here are the reasons why 76 teachers lost their N.J. licenses last year
Phil Murphy's budget may be short of cash despite his tax hike plans
N.J. could soon ban tackle football for kids under 12
Help for homeless is just a few clicks away in this N.J. county
The Chicago Tribune
CeaseFire boss: Accused gang leader did what was needed to prevent more bloodshed
Tweets from gang members express grief over violence — but then turn to anger, researchers find
Mayor Emanuel gets heat from community group over bid for Amazon's HQ2
Bill advances that would require Illinois hospitals have trained providers for sexual assault patients
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
President Trump nominates Pamela Barker to be next Cleveland federal judge
Ohio and Cleveland gain little on "Nation's Report Card," as national scores stay flat
Cleveland City Council approves plan to curb false alarms, fine chronic offenders
Ohio should approve 'red flag' laws for gun confiscation, Cleveland City Council says
ACLU will not support, or oppose, change in Ohio's congressional redistricting rules
The Washington Post
‘A bomb on Trump’s front porch’: Seizure of lawyer’s records opens new front in legal battles
President’s longtime ‘fixer’ is now under federal scrutiny
Top Republican senator warns Trump that talk of ousting Mueller is ‘suicide’
Kremlin backers warn of threat of war with U.S. as tensions rise over Syria
Wemple: Fox News Radio reporter: Trump mouthed ‘thank you’ for question about firing Mueller
Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert resigns as turnover continues in Trump administration
EPA documents question justification for Pruitt’s 24/7 security detail, first-class travel
The Energy 202: Republicans are deeply divided as Scott Pruitt's troubles mount
Youthful March for Our Lives revives push to lower voting age to 16 in D.C.
Rep. Anthony G. Brown endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Pr. George’s executive race
Students in Washington region show little change in national test scores
The Los Angeles Times
Vote on Southern California's investment in delta tunnel project could be a nail-biter
California attorney general says he'll appeal ruling allowing Trump border wall projects to proceed
Delaine Eastin tries to gain momentum in the California governor's race, one voter at a time
Six years after the state came in to save Inglewood Unified, the district faces a budget crisis, buildings in disrepair and lack of steady leadership
USA Today
Top NY prosecutor Geoffrey Berman, a Trump appointee, recused from Michael Cohen inquiry
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