Today in Black History: The U.S. Department of War established the Bureau of the Colored Troops in 1863, an effort to help the Union Army in the Civil War.
The New York Times
National
Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Barrier-Breaking Lawyer, Dies
Hundreds in Oakland Turn Out to BBQ While Black
What to Watch For as Georgia, Arkansas and Kentucky Vote
Editorial: Trump v. the Department of Justice
By Ordering Inquiry Into F.B.I., Trump Crosses New Line
President’s New Mueller Strategy: Contain and Attack
Ex-Clinton Aide Dismisses Mueller Inquiry, and the Clintons Along With It
G.O.P. Leaders to Be Shown Some Details on Russia Inquiry
Can Parents Be Charged for Failing to Keep Guns Secured?
Democrats’ Next Big Thing: Government-Guaranteed Jobs
Local
The M.T.A. Chief Wears a Lot of Other Hats. Too Many?
In Jersey City, It’s Kushner vs. Kushner in a Race to Develop
The Eviction Machine Churning Through New York City
Leecia Eve, Ex-Aide to Clinton and Cuomo, Enters Attorney General Race
Philly.com
After Philly DA's Office clears man of murder, victim's family feels 'disrespected'
Legislative leaders express support for opening Pa.'s primaries
Opinion: "What are you?' 'Why do you wear that?' I'm an African American Muslim woman and I'm tired of explaining myself
Fear, intimidation,lack of due process: Inside the courtroom where you're not allowed to speak
The Chicago Tribune
Guns bought in Kentucky and resold to Chicago gang members linked to three homicides, prosecutors say
Co-defendant testifies against three longtime friends in killing of twin
R. Kelly accused of sexual assault and infecting woman with herpes
A bridge to segregation? Englewood photographer introduces neighbors on opposite sides of Chicago
The Detroit Free Press
Michigan State names ex-Chief Justice Robert Young as general counsel
Website hawks T-shirts to fund Kwame Kilpatrick freedom effort
Fired Troy city manager sentenced to probation, fines, counseling for shoving coworker
Former EMU student ordered to pay $2,000 for racist graffiti
The Star Ledger
Councilman says syringe wasn't his, but community 'demands' he resign
11 N.J. McDonald's locations hit with fines for child labor law violations
Free Wi-Fi, children's library. This is what a low-income housing complex looks like in Newark.
Judge won't move Carteret cop's trial over 'perfectly acceptable' reporting
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Councilman Blaine Griffin promises comprehensive legislation on lead poisoning problem
Cleveland City Council approves plans for brighter street lights, security cameras to boost safety
Ohio women make 77 cents to every dollar men earn, study says
Cuyahoga County corruption investigators serve subpoena pertaining to $25 million ERP computer project
Deputy U.S. Marshal used racial slur heard on Facebook Live
The Washington Post
Voters in four Southern states are headed to the polls today. Here’s what to watch for.
In Georgia, two history-making hopefuls offer differing visions for Democrats
After long decline, death rates from prostate cancer stop falling
Israel accuses head of human rights group of anti-Israel activities, orders him to leave
Hogan raised $1.2 million in 35 days, more money than some Democratic challengers raised all last year
Democrats take swipes at Hogan during first televised debate
Donna Edwards gets backing of SEIU Local 500 in race for county executive
Montgomery County considers changing tack on legal aid for immigrants
The Los Angeles Times
Mayor Eric Garcetti to do third round of interviews with LAPD chief candidates
Guns, God and 'get those heads up' when you pray
Essential Education: Austin Beutner starts as superintendent
USA Today
Autopsies will determine whether any Santa Fe shooting victims were killed in cross fire
What the average American has -- and needs -- in emergency savings
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