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Today in Black America - October 13

POSTED: October 13, 2014, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: Meharry Medical College was founded in 1876 in Nashville, TN and continues to serve as a leading source of Black physicians in the nation.

The New York Times


Nurse at Dallas Hospital Tests Positive for Ebola Virus

C.D.C. Will Offer More Ebola Training to Health Care Workers

U.S. Finds Many Failures in Medicare Health Plans

Editorial: The Big Lie Behind Voter ID Laws


Secret Money Fueling a Flood of Political Ads


Maneuvering Persists After Courts Block New Voter Conditions

Breakthrough Replicates Human Brain Cells for Use in Alzheimer’s Research

G.O.P. Right Still Has Doubt About Christie

St. Louis Protesters March Under Array of Banners


Concern and Anger After a Toddler Is Killed



The Christian Science Monitor

Second Ebola case in US tests whether states can handle outbreak

Black teenagers 21 more times likely to be shot by police than white, study finds (+video)


Thousands join 'weekend of resistance' as Brown protests expand beyond Ferguson (+video)

North Carolina ruling caps landmark week for gay marriage in US (+video)



The Star Ledger

Toddler was bouncing on parents' bed when killed by stray bullet fired in shootout

Sayreville suspends 7 students charged in hazing, sexual assault

In NAACP speech, Chris Christie asks for civil discourse, scolds public employee unions

Christie touts his reforms to NAACP; Newark, Camden branches dismiss 'dog and pony show'


The Washington Post


Asset seizures fuel millions in police spending

Editorial: Anthony Brown for governor


Late GOP ad blitz shows hesitation by big donors

The 6 Senate seats most likely to flip are held by Democrats

Protesters take part in ‘weekend of resistance’ in St. Louis

Comer Cottrell, who ‘democratized’ the Jheri curl, dies

Ninth-grade promotion rate jumps amid increased focus

Big AP U.S. history change is not an unpatriotic move


The Detroit Free Press


When it comes to fixing broken things, Detroit gets creative

Government attacks Kilpatrick's appeals claims


Detroit cop charged in Birmingham road rage incident


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

CDC: At least 48 who had contact with Duncan at risk of Ebola

Lawyers’ Committee sues Georgia over missing voter applications


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Missouri police pepper spray, arrest 17 protesters of Ferguson shooting death

Cleveland schools point out problems with old schools, show off a new one in campaign tour for Issue 4 tax

Community not laughing at Richmond Heights school board president's "joke" that he would go after teachers with bat: Best of the beat


Philly.com


A pivotal time for Atlantic City casinos and unions

Bill Green: Why the SRC acted decisively

Philly teachers: We already give enough


The Chicago Tribune

After gaffe, Microsoft board to look at gender pay gap, male culture

Rauner made $60.1 million last year, tax returns show



The Los Angeles Times

'Ferguson October' rally highlights divide among St. Louis activists

Did Occupy L.A. leave a legacy? Just look beyond the City Hall lawn

Finally, a gravestone for little Viola Vanclief



USA Today


La.: Don't bring waste from Ebola victim's personal items

Pastor with AIDS who had sex with members still at helm


'Ferguson October' protesters seek justice after police shootings















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