Today in Black History: South Africa held its first all-race election in 1996, with almost 23 million voters casting ballots over four days.
The New York Times
National
White House Withdraws Jackson Nomination for V.A. Chief Amid Criticism
Howard University Stares Down Challenges, and Hard Questions on Black Colleges
Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault After Years of Claims
Greenhouse: The Supreme Court and the New Civil War
Editorial: Trump’s ‘Best People’ Are the Worst
Blow: The White Rebellion
Scott Pruitt, Under an Ethics Cloud, Faces Lawmakers
Pompeo Is Easily Confirmed as Secretary of State
Trump Distances Himself From Cohen’s Legal Troubles
Fact-Checking Trump’s ‘Fox & Friends’ Interview
In Warning to Trump, Senators Advance Bill to Protect Mueller
Fed Worries Economy Is Too Good. Workers Still Feel Left Behind.
Local
With No Nomination From Trump, Judges Choose U.S. Attorney for Manhattan
Women Describe Invasive Strip Searches on Visits to City Jails
As Cost of Train Link Passes $11 Billion, M.T.A.’s Credibility Shrinks
Announcing $125 Million for Schools, de Blasio Stumbles Over #MeToo
Philly.com
Bill Cosby is guilty. What happens next?
Cosby lashes out with profanity as D.A. seeks to have bail revoked
In first public duties, new Philly school board gets an earful from community
State AG to appeal dismissal of charges in Penn State hazing death
Opinion: Don't let developers degrade this historic Underground Railroad stop
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan approves marijuana legalization vote for November
Michigan Senate approves $18.6 million for school safety upgrades
Apartment construction up 23% in metro Detroit
Dem chair: Michigan candidate for governor is 'pathetic, bigoted fool'
The Star-Ledger
Black men kicked out of L.A. Fitness say experience was 'humiliating'
Port Authority slams Caren Turner over ethics, after sorry-not sorry apology
Newark shooting claims lives of brothers, ages 20 and 21
N.J.'s Pallone tells Trump's EPA head he is 'unfit to hold public office'
Hate group preacher, treasurer accused of embezzling $5.3M
The Chicago Tribune
Yorkville's 'Pine Village massacre' shooter, convicted of killing 5, granted parole
EDITORIALS: Illinois voters want fair maps. Do lawmakers?
Mother, wife, million-dollar patient: Keeping her alive is a full-time job - and good business for drug companies
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sen. Rob Portman grills HHS on handling of unaccompanied immigrant children
Hepatitis A cases spike in Ohio; at-risk people urged to get vaccinated
Cleveland detective who sent racist text messages will not be suspended, will get diversity training
Cleveland police need to make non-fatal shootings a priority, study says
City Council members voice support for Mayor Frank Jackson's youth violence plan, but also some concerns
The Washington Post
Trump says for first time that Cohen represented him in Stormy Daniels case
The Fix: Did Trump just make a ‘hugely damning admission’?
Analysis: Half of Republicans say the news media should be described as the enemy of the American people
Trump says he might get more involved in managing the Justice Department
Trump’s VA nominee withdraws amid claims of misconduct
Allegations against Jackson still threaten to derail his military career
Sessions backtracks on pausing legal aid for immigrants facing deportation
Capehart: The lynching memorial ends our national silence on racial terrorism
Pelosi defends party intervention in Democratic primaries
Unlike most Democrats running for Md. governor, Baker doesn’t back legalizing pot
The Los Angeles Times
Billions from gas tax and vehicle fees will go to transit projects, California officials announce
Golden State Killer suspect: Vietnam vet failed as a cop then went to work for grocery chain
Been ignoring the race for California governor? That's OK, in some ways it's just starting
USA Today
Senate approves Mike Pompeo to lead Trump's State Department
Trump makes admissions about Michael Cohen and lawyers immediately pounce on his words
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