Today in Black History: Civil rights activist and education advocate, Septima Clark, a fierce advocate for justice, was born in 1898 in Charleston, South Carolina.
The New York Times
National
President Repaid Hush Money, Giuliani Says
Giuliani Appears to Veer Off Script. A Furor Follows.
The Contradictory Statements From Trump and His Team
Bracing for Multiple Fights, Trump Adds Clinton Lawyer
Trump Assails Justice Dept., Siding With Conservatives
Opinion: Mueller’s Questions Point to What Trouble Trump Is In
EDITORIAL: The Truth Trump Doesn’t Want You to Know About the Caravan
Kelly Finds Himself Eyeing the Exits at the White House
G.O.P. Obamacare Repeal Vote Becomes Democratic Weapon
Tired of Gang Violence, Students Walked Out of Class. Even That Was Dangerous.
Local
From Former de Blasio Official, an Admission on Segregation
Cuomo Leads Nixon by 22 Points in New Poll
Lawsuit Against Weinstein Might Open Door to Criminal Charges
Philly.com
Investigation reveals dangerous levels of lead, mold, asbestos in Philly schools
Ways to make Philadelphia district schools healthier
2 ex-Temple cops guilty of killing women in 'diabolical torture chamber' in Germantown
Down the shore, a vast criminal syndicate involving teachers, firefighters and workers
The Detroit Free Press
DMC to sever century-old ties with Wayne State University
Detroit board OKs crediting teachers for time in the classroom. boosting pay
The Star-Ledger
N.J. school superintendent charged with lewdness, public urination/defecation
NJ Transit's Dodge on Bridge Conditions is Troubling
No, you can't ban out-of-towners from your roads, A.G. tells traffic-tied towns
Teacher union president suspended for saying 'I'm here to defend even the worst people'
$1B tower to rise on site of old factory grounds in Newark
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Issue 1 Q&A: congressional redistricting and the ills of gerrymandering - Election preview
Cleveland Cavaliers step up for Mentor students after last-minute class trip cancellation
Ex-Speaker Cliff Rosenberger dashed off to California to discuss Disney Ohio project that turned out to not exist
Gov. John Kasich proposes new opioid rules for chronic pain patients
Kent State University researchers receive $2.7 million grant to study depression caused by trauma
The Chicago Tribune
14 shot in 9 hours in Chicago, including 15-year-old grazed in head by stray bullet
5 injured in drive-by shooting on the West Side: 'You hear these things so often, you don’t hear anymore'
Analysis: Trump repaying the Stormy Daniels money doesn't mean there were no campaign finance violations
Students campaign for change to Chicago park named after senator whose wife and children owned slaves
'People don't like the mayor,' Vallas says in unsparing campaign kickoff against Emanuel
The Los Angeles Times
LAPD chief calls for change to controversial retirement program
New L.A. schools chief Beutner pledges to listen, learn and take action
The Washington Post
Charlie Rose’s sexual misconduct was widespread at CBS and three managers were warned, investigation finds
Trump repaid lawyer Cohen for Stormy Daniels settlement, Giuliani says
Trump offers explanation on Twitter about how he reimbursed his lawyer to hush porn star
Analysis: Trump repaying Michael Cohen doesn’t mean there were no campaign finance violations
New White House lawyer brings deep experience and ‘steady hand’ to Trump’s legal team
Democrats, while bullish on winning the House, aren’t sold on Pelosi as speaker
Political stress test: Trump’s medical history becomes another divisive issue
Three black teens are finalists in a NASA competition. Hackers spewing racism tried to ruin their odds.
Ethics officials examine D.C. lawmaker’s business ties to digital sign company
Diverse Fairfax City elects Asian Americans to city council for the first time
USA Today
Racism, misogyny earn Redskins' Daniel Snyder title of NFL's worst owner
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