Today in Black History: Noted scientist Dr. George Washington Carver died on this date in 1943.
The New York Times
International
For Now, Government Monitors Protest in Oregon
National
Editorial: The President Acts on Gun Violence
Obama to Step Up Background Checks on Firearms
After California Attack, Gun Sales Soared
For Now, Government Monitors Protest in Oregon
Even Insured Face Crushing Medical Debt, Study Finds
Michigan Finds Ways to Attract Minority Students
How You Can Measure a Senator as a Presidential Contender
Ex-Officer Freed Pending Trial in Killing of Walter Scott
Bill Clinton, the Subdued Spouse, Makes His Campaign Debut
A Look at Questions That Could Shape the 2016 Race
Bipartisan Criminal Justice Overhaul Is Haunted by Willie Horton
Local
Report Finds Juvenile Program Failed to Reduce Robberies, but Police Are Expanding It
Success Academy Principal Who Created ‘Got to Go’ List Takes Leave
Questions Over Cuomo’s Order on Homelessness
Albany’s Businessman-Legislators Scoff at a Call to Make Lawmaking Full-Time
The Christian Science Monitor
Oregon militia standoff: What should government do?
When Republicans took over Congress, they promised to govern. How'd they do?
Why Seattle is scoring victories against labor traffickers
Kagame wants third term in Rwanda. A test for democracy?
The Star Ledger
N.J. gets extension to meet federal ID rules affecting licenses
Christie blasts Obama as 'dictator' on guns, but is he doing same thing in N.J.?
Man killed in daylight shooting at Newark public housing
Bergen County, New Jersey's most populous, has a new prosecutor
Activists say brawl at Newark City Hall a 'black eye' for anti-violence movement
Newark to hire attorney to oversee police internal affairs
Philly.com
Kenney restores Philly to a 'sanctuary city'
Mayor Kenney: 'Black lives do matter'
Ousted pastor sues Zion Baptist Church
Philly's new year starts with 4 homicides
Philly Council's got a new look, 5 rookies
Philly schools to settle with whistle-blower?
Videoed beating 'small piece' of the story
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tamir Rice meeting between prosecutor, clergy is cancelled
Cleveland cop pleads guilty to sexual contact with minor
Cuyahoga County's casino taxes should go to communities, say county council members
CMSD resource officer under investigation after NewsChannel 5 asks about his Tamir Rice comments
The Chicago Sun-Times
Brown: Rauner endorses recall bill; 'very disappointed' in Rahm
Police Board wants public input in search for new superintendent
Chicago pays $5.5M in reparations to 57 Burge torture victims
Jesse Jackson: Gun control alone can't curb violence
The Detroit Free Press
Victim's family leads rally for justice in Dearborn
Protest crosses racial, religious lines
Former staffer of Rep. Brian Banks settles lawsuit
Board declares state of emergency in Flint water crisis
The Los Angeles Times
Suspect in a series of violent crimes is shot after a chase on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley
Rams, Chargers and Raiders submit relocation applications to NFL; now for the hard part
9-year-old boy fatally mauled by three pit bulls
California legislators propose spending $2 billion to build housing for homeless
'Citizens United' advisory measure can go on ballot, California high court says
The Washington Post
Armed occupation in Oregon stems from decades-long fight over federal land regulations
Why the Oregon militia is citing the Book of Mormon’s ‘military stud-muffin’
White House outlines new gun restrictions, bypassing Congress
Obama administration keeps its distance from latest fight in region
Robinson: The Oregon standoff exposes America's double standards
Expert panel finds CDC remains weak on lab safety despite some progress
How companies make millions off the injured
Forget hopes and dreams: The GOP race is all about nightmares
A teen finds her voice and becomes county’s first youth poet laureate
Donna Edwards: Media treats white militants better than black activists
D.C. mayor clashes with a top city lawmaker on plans to combat crime
Metro Transit Police looking for six individuals in connection with Red Line attack
‘I believe Sasha Bruce saved my life’
USA Today
Judge: Chicago lawyers deliberately withheld evidence in police shooting
Obama gun actions will focus on unlicensed dealers at gun shows, online
GOP lawmakers call for firing of Mizzou professor who called for 'muscle'
Child shoots 2-year-old girl in Georgia
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