Today in Black History: Abolitionist, minister and AME church pioneer Absalom Jones is born in 1746.
The New York Times
National
Gunman Kills at Least 26 at Texas Church
Editorial: It’s Not Too Soon to Debate Gun Control
Gun Death Rate Rose Again in 2016, C.D.C. Says
Commerce Secretary Has Ties to Putin Allies
Wave of G.O.P. Departures Promises to Reshape House
G.O.P. Tax Plan Burdens Blue-State Republicans
Adopting Trump’s Playbook: Will It Work in Virginia?
Tax Plan Burdens Blue-State Republicans and Their Districts
Flint Mayor, Ushered in to Fix Water Crisis, Now Faces Recall
After a Tough 2016, Many Pollsters Haven’t Changed Anything
Local
De Blasio Kept Crime Down in First Term. His Next Goal: Nicer Police.
News Sites With Local Ambitions Hope to Fill Digital Void
De Blasio: 4 Years Later, Managing Expectations and Time
The Star-Ledger
Your final guide to the N.J. governor's race in the fight to succeed Chris Christie
Professor accused Muslim student of 'terrorist threat,' lawsuit says
The water systems in these 3 towns are broken. Now corporations stand to make millions
Troubled college shakes up board, plugs shortfall to try to keep accreditation
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Widespread power outages remain in NE Ohio; some schools closed for day
Akron asks voters to approve income tax increase to pay for roads, police and fire services
Former Ohio 'principal of year' accused of having sex with students
Frank Jackson hands Zack Reed a Hail Mary opportunity: Phillip Morris
The Chicago Tribune
2 dead, at least 5 wounded in Sunday shootings citywide
Amid Chicago gun violence, public campaign aims to help keep victims from bleeding to death
EDITORIALS: Challenge Illinois unions, go to jail. Seriously?
DAHLEEN GLANTON: Obama Center could shine more attention on South Side youth
The Los Angeles Times
California has yet to crack down on anti-vaccination doctors despite rise in medical exemptions
California slapping high taxes on marijuana, causing sticker shock for some
The Detroit Free Press
Metro Detroit voters asked to approve school bond, millage proposals
Detroit has a new spot for working parents to grow their children and themselves
More problems for state's prison food contractor: maggots found in chow served to inmates
Water woes bubble below the surface in Flint recall election
Philly.com
Why Philly is taking back control of its schools now
Voters Guide: 2017 Pennsylvania and New Jersey general elections
Teen shooting victim remembered: "There was nobody like him who could make your day"
Philly judge tosses murder conviction, says detective fabricated evidence
The Washington Post
Investigators hunt for motive after 26 killed in Texas church shooting
Shooting killed eight members of extended family gathered at church
Gunman was sentenced to year in military prison for assault on his wife and child
At least 9 people in Trump’s orbit had contact with Russians during campaign, transition
Commerce secretary invests in firm linked to Putin family and allies, reports say
Voters favor Democrats in 2018 House midterms by widest margin in years, Post-ABC poll shows
Injuries Sen. Rand Paul sustained in attack far more severe than initially thought
U.S. soldiers killed in Niger were targeting Islamist militants, raising questions for the Pentagon
Analysis: The Finance 202: The ticking time bomb in the House GOP tax plan
As Gillespie adopts Trumpian tactics in Virginia, Bannon credits Corey Stewart
Millions in school bonds on ballots in Northern Virginia
From the classroom to the campaign trail: Candidates push education agenda
Welcome to the D.C. suburbs, where the GOP tax plan could really hurt
USA Today
Trump: 'Mental health' is the issue behind the Texas shooting, not guns
EXPLORE THE DATA: U.S. MASS KILLINGS SINCE 2006
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