Today in Black History: Rev. Jesse Jackson orchestrates the release of Lt. Robert Goodman on this date in 1984.
The New York Times
National
Republicans in House Vote to Curtail Power of Ethics Office
Opinion: Democrats Can Learn From the Tea Party
Leonhardt: Fixing the Democratic Grass Roots
Defense Dept. Pick Made Case to Halt Torture in Iraq
Nixon Tried to Spoil Vietnam Peace Talks in ’68, Notes Show
India Call Centers Find New Angle: Scamming Americans
After Obama, Some Health Reforms May Prove Lasting
Dylann Roof, Charleston Church Killer, Is Deemed Competent for Sentencing
Obama Plans Farewell Speech From Chicago
Chicago Ends Year With 762 Killings, the Most in 2 Decades
Local
Cuomo to Propose Free Tuition at New York State Colleges for Eligible Students
After Victory Lap for Second Avenue Subway, M.T.A. Chief Will Retire
Milestones in the Building of the Second Avenue Subway
Cyril D. Tyson Dies at 89; Fought Poverty in a Turbulent Era
The Christian Science Monitor
Congress returns to work, hot to repeal Obamacare
The economy in 2017? The trend is up, but not for everyone.
Muslim women catch up to – and even surpass – male counterparts in education
Finland experiments with unconditional income for jobless
Philly.com
Philly to Pittsburgh: A moving trend
He seeks more black men to teach in Philly and beyond
Pa. man haunted by poor criminal record-keeping
Opinion: Democrats, stop blaming Putin and look in the mirror
Two more announce they are running against DA Seth Williams
The Star-Ledger
Sizing up the 17 possible candidates running for N.J. governor in 2017
What 2 ex-N.J. governors say about Dems in 2017; Christie's book bill; income inequality
N.J. nurse fired after accusing hospital of mishandling MRSA outbreak, suit says
N.J. activist, champion of African-American heritage dies at 76
The Chicago Tribune
Emanuel's police hiring plan is a challenge, lawmakers say
Two police-involved shootings mark rocky start to 2017 in Chicago
Number of unauthorized immigrants living in Illinois down 10 percent
After losing son to gun violence, mom helps youths fight lure of gangs
Chicago's housing market will be weakest of nation's 100 largest metro areas in 2017
The Detroit Free Press
Cop says female boss sexually harassed him, sues Wayne County
36th District Court no longer has to file performance reports
Just 4 hours into the new year, 2 slain in Detroit
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio Gov. John Kasich has two years to go -- and plenty of power: Thomas Suddes
Gov. John Kasich vetoes bill that would have abolished governor's state agencies
Gov. Kasich wields his veto pen wisely for Ohio's future: editorial
Ohio Democrats look ahead after a disastrous year: 2016 takeaways
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. County is looking to local sources for water. Is a South Bay desalination plant the answer?
The Washington Post
Defying Ryan, House Republicans vote to rein in independent ethics office
Obamacare unlikely to die a swift death, despite GOP rhetoric
Claiming mandate, GOP Congress lays plans to propel sweeping conservative agenda
Kane: Donald Trump, meet your toughest hurdle: The U.S. Senate
Here are the eight Trump Cabinet picks Democrats plan to target
For decades, the U.S. has objected to Israeli settlements. Trump has signaled he could make an extraordinary change.
Critics call German police security operation blatant ‘racial profiling’
Former students fight for a stake in ITT Educational Services bankruptcy
Trump: Chicago’s mayor might need federal help to fight homicide rate
Wealthy Maryland is poor in child-care subsidies
Court-imposed election map paved way for new Virginia congressmen
Debate over school start times flares anew
Homicides remain steady in the Washington region
USA Today
Trump slams House move on ethics watchdog
Expect more store closings despite big holiday sales
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