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Today in Black America - October 23

POSTED: October 23, 2014, 1:00 pm

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Today in Black History: Led by Dr. W.E. B. Dubois, the NAACP issued a petition against racism in America to the United Nations in 1947.

The New York Times


Economists See Limited Gains in Republican Proposals

Editorial: A Verdict on Blackwater

Blackwater Guards Found Guilty in 2007 Iraq Killings


Another Fence-Jumper at the White House

Canadian Police Say Ottawa Attack Was by Lone Gunman

2 Former New York Police Officers Misused Database, U.S. Says

Cuomo Repels Astorino’s Jabs With His Own in New York Governor’s Debate


The Christian Science Monitor


Navajo nation presidential candidate rejected: How well can he speak Navajo?

Canada shooting: Friend says suspect was 'erratic,' spoke often of Satan

'Wastebook' calls out government spending: massages for rabbits and beyond (+video)


The Washington Post

Watchdog said to alter reports to shield USAID

This map shows you all the ‘toss-up’ House districts since 2000. There are more than you think.

9 percent of likely 2014 voters are ‘enthusiastic’ about President Obama


Testimony of some witnesses said to back officer in Ferguson shooting


Inside the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act oral arguments


Georgia Democrats send out mailer asking residents to vote to “prevent another Ferguson“

Eleanor Holmes Norton is the House’s most productive Democrat

Meet a D.C. Council candidate: Kishan Putta


The Star Ledger

Ghost of ARC Tunnel still haunts NJ Transit


Chris Christie's N.J. approval rating continues to slip, poll finds


For Jersey activists, Ferguson protests continue to call


Atlantic City's best days behind it? Rutgers-Eagleton Poll finds little optimism for casino resort

$30-million endowment will reward hard-working Salem City students


The Detroit Free Press


Where the U.S. Senate candidates stand on issues

Ex-staff: Aramark falsified records, served filthy food

Snyder stretches lead over Schauer to 8 points

Expert: Detroit has little financial wiggle room



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Enrollment continues to rise at state virtual school

Jurors reluctant to send Ellis to prison


The Chicago Tribune

Prosecutors want to bring out other alleged wrongdoing by police commander


Durbin, Oberweis clash on immigration, health care in debate



The Los Angeles Times


99 ways to boost pensions in California -- at public cost


Mortgage rates sink; 30-year averages 3.92%

California prisons to end race-based policy for inmate violence

LAPD fires detective over comments with 'racial tone


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ed FitzGerald criticized by Cuyahoga County Council for not telling employees, council after two workers sent home over Ebola concern

Serial slayings in central Ohio town underscore depth of rural drug problem, authorities say

Amber Joy Vinson free of Ebola virus, regaining strength, family says


Philly.com


How gentrification is changing Philly

Ex-judge charged in once-abandoned sting


Union prez: White prison guard coddled

ACT tests for 182 high school students disappear



USA Today


Marine Corps booted Indiana serial killer suspect in 1993

Sen. Mark Begich: Obama is 'not relevant'


S.C. House speaker admits misconduct, resigns

Spending on ballot initiatives hits $119 million






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