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Today in Black America - October 24

POSTED: October 24, 2016, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: Republic of Zambia, a former British colony, in southern Africa gains its independence in 1964 with Kenneth Kaunda as its first president.


The New York Times

National

A New Era of Internet Attacks Powered by Everyday Devices

Swift Opposition to Resurrection of AT&T Giant


Tennessee Historic Body Blocks Removal of Onetime K.K.K. Leader’s Statue

Minneapolis Police Officers Will Not Be Disciplined for Fatal Shooting

Faculty Members at State Universities in Pennsylvania End 3-Day Strike


Turn Onto Old Dixie. After a Long, Rocky Stretch, It Becomes Obama Highway.


Hillary Clinton Presses Her Advantage Over a Struggling Donald Trump

‘Not a Regular Day’: What a Trump Rally Clash Reveals About a Divided Nation

Donald Trump Gets First Major Endorsement in Las Vegas

Common Sense: How Much Graduates Earn Drives More College Rankings



Local


N.J. Transit Chief a No-Show at a Legislative Hearing on Safety

Hurricane Recovery Program in New York City Will Fall Short of Target


Nassau County Executive’s Arrest Raises Democratic Hopes of State Senate Gains


William G. Bowen, Princeton Educator Who Championed Poor and Minority Students, Dies at 83


The Christian Science Monitor


'Rigged election' claims: What they say about the culture of grievance

What Republicans will do if Trump loses

Is an AT&T-Time Warner merger less likely under a Clinton presidency?

North Carolina could be the most interesting state this election


Philly.com


Police: Trooper accused of indecent exposure dead


City school's transition brings chaos


Pennsylvania Republicans sue to allow poll watchers to cross county lines

Newall: At Seth Williams cigar event, questions hang in the air



The Washington Post


Even if Democrats win the Senate, their majority is unlikely to endure

The Democrats are likely to win a majority of House votes, but not a majority of House seats. Again.

If Trump loses, the news media should break the addiction. But can they?

Trump lays out his vision for first 100 days in office


How mega-donors helped raise $1 billion for Hillary Clinton

France moves to dismantle notorious ‘Jungle’ refugee camp in Calais

How the AT&T-Time Warner deal could avoid deeper regulatory scrutiny


‘Like something out of a horror movie’: Flesh-eating bacteria infection kills man in four days


‘If I could afford to leave, I would.’ In Flint, a water crisis with no end in sight.

New D.C. Public Schools chancellor should protect charters, too


D.C. considers ways to strengthen rent control for low-income tenants



The Chicago Tribune


Herb Kent, legendary Chicago radio personality, dies at 88


Gov. Rauner pours in nearly $46 million as part of bid to cut Speaker Madigan's power


Morning Spin: Preckwinkle cagey on Emanuel's police performance



The Los Angeles Times


Q&A: Only Africans have been tried at the court for the worst crimes on Earth

The state is watching these 6 cities closely for financial fraud

1 LAPD officer, 2 fatal shootings days apart. How quickly should officers who kill return to work?


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland Clinic innovation 2016 summit to feature healthcare transformation focus, cool gadgets

Two teens among four injured in three Cleveland shootings

Cleveland police face residents in flag football game designed to build relationships (photos)

Refugees generate jobs and revenue in Cleveland, study finds


The Detroit Free Press


Why did feds suspend Detroit's demolition program?


NAACP leader to Detroiters: Get to the polls


Police: Missing 10-year-old spent night in abandoned house in Detroit


The Star-Ledger

This historically violent town has reduced killings - Here's how

3 revealing moments in Bridget Kelly's Bridgegate testimony

13 reportedly hurt in NJ Transit bus crash in Newark

14 men charged with drug offenses in Newark sweep

Ceremony honoring police before HS game sends 'frightening message,' ACLU says

Remaking Trenton: Does the city have what it takes?


USA Today


U.S.-led coalition denies bombing Iraqi mosque

These13 jobs had the biggest pay raises last year











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