Today in Black History: Television talk show host and media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey was born on this date in 1954.
The New York Times
National
Republicans Show Little Urgency on Bill to Shield Mueller
Memo Hints at a New G.O.P. Target: Rod Rosenstein
Is There Something Wrong with Democracy?
Blow: Trump Repeats Nixon’s Fateful Panic
State of the Union Preview: Will Trump Stick to the Script?
As Gridlock Deepens in Congress, Only Gloom Is Bipartisan
When a T-Shirt Gets You in Trouble at the Voting Booth
Indian Slavery Once Thrived in New Mexico. Latinos Are Finding Family Ties to It.
Officers in Florida Shootings Say They Can Stand Their Ground, Too
Local
If the Subway Is Nearby, Should You Pay More in Taxes?
Checking In on Progress of Projects Across the Boroughs
Cuomo, Typically a Lone Wolf, Shifts Toward Coalition Building
Philly.com
Before 'soul mate'comment, Rep. Pat Meehan ignored advice against interviews
New Philly controller Rhynhart staffs upo, reshapes office
Retiring area GOP lawmakers could mean more Dems (and less clout) in Harrisburg - thanks to Donald Trump
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones to seek Conyers' U.S. House seat
Detroit police officer Glenn Doss dies, days after being shot while on duty
The lesson for us all in the Larry Nassar case: Teach children about sexual assault
Civil rights hero Morris Dees visits Detroit, speaks of nation's strength in immigrants
The Star-Ledger
Cops vastly underuse programs that keep kids out of jail, new study finds
These are 17 of the highest-risk sex offenders the state can't find
This N.J. congressman is boycotting Trump's State of the Union
This Democrat is taking on Menendez for Senate
The Chicago Tribune
Last year's 26 cold-related deaths expose risk of Chicago's winter weather: 'It is underestimated as a danger'
Indiana teaching assistant accused of molesting 17 kids
New development pairs public housing, library with aim of fostering community
Teacher pulled out earbuds, threw electronic device at student's face, Palatine cops say
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland closer to hiring firm to clear hundreds of unfinished cases involving complaints against officers
Cleveland police searching for missing teen girl
System to screen and credential newly-hired doctors can miss previous sexual assault allegations, Ohio State case shows
Sheriff body camera video shows riot at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center
ACLU, juvenile justice group pen letter to Cuyahoga County officials on detention center reform
The Los Angeles Times
Orange County man accused of killing former classmate trained with neo-Nazi group, according to new report
Why aren't Californians up in arms about tech company surveillance?
Republican senators call for special counsel to be protected in wake of Trump's continued attacks
L.A. homeless crisis grows despite political promises, many speeches and millions of dollars. How do we fix this?
A Brown — father or son — has been California governor for 40% of the last six decades
The Washington Post
Analysis: Liberia has a new president. Here are 3 things to watch for in his first 100 days.
GOP lawmakers split over protecting Mueller from firing
Lawmakers, wary of forestalling a deal, urge Trump to scale back immigration demands
For low-wage school workers, lessons in survival
Trump sees ‘carnage’ from America’s drug boom. But major cities are getting safer.
Suspects in five killings reportedly linked to macabre neo-Nazi group
Women working in male prisons face harassment from inmates and co-workers
‘Boyd who?’ Maryland’s low-key lieutenant governor embraces his dryness.
Former hospital guard charged in patient’s death: ‘I don’t think I did anything wrong’
Poised to make history, Justin Fairfax got a powerful reminder of his own heritage
Police find no clues after launching new search for remains of Relisha Rudd
USA Today
Exclusive: Republican outside groups raise $31.6 million, record amounts for midterms
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