Today in Black History: Emmett Ashford became the first Black umpire in Major League Baseball in 1966.
The New York Times
National
Why Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis
Edsall: Trump Wants America to Revert to the Queens of His Childhood
Ryan’s Departure Is ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Republicans
Ryan’s Decision Was Expected, but Not So Soon. Why Now?
Mattis Urges Caution in Response to Syria Attack
The Triumph of Contradiction in Trump’s Tweets
Trump, in Reversal, Considers Rejoining Pacific Trade Pact
Economists Say U.S. Tariffs Are Wrong Move on a Valid Issue
Report on Missouri Governor Gives Details of Sex Claim
Local
Homeless Children Are 3 Times as Likely to Be Suspended at Some Schools
Cuomo and Nixon Confront First Test: Wooing Working Families Party
A 3-Way Fight Over How to Police the Conduct of City Investigators
In a Rare Step, Commission Recommends Removal of Queens Judge
Philly.com
This New Jersey law is blocking African-Americans from voting in shocking numbers
DA Larry Krasner's revolution comes with a couple of speed bumps
ICE's Philly office most aggressive in nation in rounding up undocumented immigrants
The Detroit Free Press
School gun restrictions challenged in Michigan Supreme Court
Duct tape, cleaning supplies bought with murdered judge's credit card
Detroit cop charged with possessing gun while intoxicated
Music, art get big boost with Detroit schools' $732M budget
The Star-Ledger
The public just won the right to see Horizon's secret plan that changed N.J. health care
WATCH: 'Do you want to feel pain?' cop says, then pepper-sprays handcuffed man
You're staying in jail, appeals panel tells ex-superintendent
N.J. is yanking more teachers' licenses. Here's how it happens.
The Chicago Tribune
Brain-damaging lead found in tap water in hundreds of homes tested across Chicago, results show
3 Chicago cops charged in Laquan McDonald conspiracy case to opt for bench trial
As Paul Ryan steps aside, Democrat challenger 'Iron Stache' feels a tailwind in Wisconsin
To boost gender pay equity, Emanuel bans city departments from asking job applicants for salary history
The Los Angeles Times
Federal judges indicate they could remove Mulvaney as acting CFPB chief
Pompeo faces uphill battle in Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of State job
ICE agents under investigation after fleeing couple die in car crash
What role should the L.A. River play in a future Los Angeles?
A little-known bill could reshape housing development across California
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police supervisors plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges from deadly 2012 chase
Cleveland City Council peppers police Chief Calvin Williams over deployment strategy, officer hirings
Feds threaten 18-year-old with decades in prison in carjacking, bank robbery case
Miami University sorority removes four women for singing racial slur
The Washington Post
As U.S. mulls options in Syria, Russia tries to tamp down fears of a looming conflict
Senators ask Pompeo how he would restrain Trump from acting impulsively on global stage
National Enquirer paid second source with embarrassing Trump rumor
GOP proposes stricter work requirements for food stamp recipients, a step toward an overhaul of the social safety net
GOP campaign seeks to brand Comey a liar as he touts book critical of Trump
Analysis: Sean Hannity, shadow White House press secretary?
Homes with multigenerational family members are a growing trend
Pay raises draw fire: Some school officials get hikes over 30 percent in two years
Mayor says search for D.C. schools chancellor will start after primary election in June
USA Today
Gov. Phil Murphy signs 'passing the trash' teacher law requiring employment checks
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