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Today in Black America - October 6

POSTED: October 06, 2014, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was born in 1917 in Ruleville, in Sunflower County, Mississippi.

The New York Times

An Obama Ally Parts With Him on War Powers

Republicans Maintain Edge in Senate Races, Poll Finds

Supreme Court’s Robust New Session Could Define Legacy of Chief Justice

In Washington State, Political Stand Puts Schools in a Bind


Jobless Rate in U.S. Falls Below 6% as Hiring Picks Up

Obama Is Unlikely to Get Credit for a Falling Unemployment Rate


New York City Steps Up Preparations to Be Ready for Ebola Cases


Rape Claim Brought Against Lawyer Is the Subject of a Police Investigation

In Living Wage Law’s Evolution, a Peek at Policymaking in the de Blasio Era


The Christian Science Monitor


New Supreme Court term doesn't include same-sex marriage – for now

CDC official: 'We know how to stop Ebola' (+video)


Brazil could elect first black president – so why isn't anyone talking about it? (+video)

Many Ebola inquiries around the US, but just one confirmed case so far (+video)


The Star Ledger


WATCH: FBI director discusses 'horrific' childhood home invasion in Bergen County

Student reporters must reveal sources under proposed Northern Highlands policy, report says

Victim of Paterson fatal shooting identified as 20-year-old city man

Baraka to present amended budget with no layoffs to council on Tuesday


Philly.com


Mumia to students: 'Strive to do better'

Confederate flag in dorm roils Bryn Mawr campus

Program gives students an early jump on degree credits


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Extra police patrolling 2 Fulton high schools after shooting

Doing Good: ‘Shopping’ day for families part of year-round service

Monday is the last day to register to vote in Georgia

DeKalb CEO Ellis finishes testifying


The Washington Post

As Ebola patient worsens, family faces stigma


A new front in the culture wars: AP history course


What a 100-year-old book tells us about the fight over patriotism in education


Atlantic City’s unlikely mayor bets he can revive a boardwalk empire

Justice Dept. probes abuse of female prisoners


Political rivals Issa and Cummings urge broader Secret Service review

U-Md. students, police tackle tension through basketball


The Detroit Free Press


Snyder, Schauer both say education priority for them


Higher sales tax preferred option for funding roads

Experts see demand for middle-skill jobs in Michigan


Judge Rhodes questions Orr: 'Why not monetize the art?


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Brawny Cleveland ranks 5th nationally for the growth of its brainy workforce

Pro-Palestine group protests outside Cavaliers game (video)

Accused drug dealer convicted of raping girlfriend, ordering another man to rape her


Ohio Supreme Court asks whether Anthony Sowell's right to a public trial was violated, attorneys respond


The Los Angeles Times

In Liberia, one woman's singular fight against Ebola

Special interests give Brown millions to push ballot projects

Computer model shows California could survive decades of drought

Supervisors to weigh county jails' collaboration with ICE agents

L.A. Unified reports big rise in its graduation rate


The Chicago Tribune


No school in Waukegan as talks resume in teachers strike

Prosecutors: Gunman still at large in slaying of Skokie boy, 17


USA Today


Ferguson remains on edge as 4-day protest looms

Obama dedicates wounded veterans memorial









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