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Today in Black America - October 30

POSTED: October 30, 2014, 10:00 am

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Today in Black History: Gus Savage, who served in the House of Representatives representing the 3rd District in Illinois, was born in 1925 in Detroit.

The New York Times

In Democratic Election Ads in South, a Focus on Racial Scars


The Big Role of Black Churches in Two Senate Races

Blow: The Ebola Hysteria


Louisiana’s Rogues Yield to National Issues

Editorial: California Leads on Justice Reform


Obama Could Replace Aides Bruised by a Cascade of Crises

Seven Endangered House Democrats Get a Cash Infusion


Poll Shows Democrats Slipping Among Young Voters

Cuomo’s Role in Hurricane Sandy Inquiry Foretold Fate of His Ethics Panel

After a Family Trip to Africa, a Connecticut Girl, 7, Is Unwelcome at School



The Star Ledger

Hackensack officials question hospital's plan for Ebola patients, report says

Tip leads to arrest of suspect in Paterson teen's death, report says


Lesniak super PAC sued by Elizabeth Board of Education candidates

State searching for firm, auditor to oversee Newark's finances


The Washington Post


New Jersey schools promise to correct racial disparities

GOP poised for historic statehouse wins

The Hispanic vote is completely misunderstood. Here’s proof.


Ferguson police chief to exit, law enforcement officials say

Campaign 2014: Free at Last PAC 'Elbert Guillory: Mary Landrieu is Not Helping Blacks'

Navajo Nation presidential campaign in turmoil


As O’Malley’s deputy, Brown worked behind the scenes

School districts uncertain about new tests

Va. voting rights groups plan to monitor polling sites


The Detroit Free Press

Detroit blight buyer makes a payment but hits a snag

Detroit boy, 4, shoots himself in thigh, mother charged

Kevyn Orr: Rhodes has 'heavy decision' in Detroit case


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Friends, family of Anthony Sowell's victims break ground on Imperial Avenue memorial


Follow along as Gov. John Kasich and his fellow Republicans caravan across Ohio

Ohio doing well in promoting college readiness and success, report says: Higher Education Roundup

Ohio Rep. Dale Mallory pleads guilty to illegally accepting lobbyist gifts



The Chicago Tribune

Teen shot, wounded in confrontation with police


Durbin touts record; Oberweis blasts 'political speak'

Rival says Emanuel has given up on schools, crime

Comcast settles lawsuit over overcharging cable TV subscribers

Chicago alderman probed in raffle-for-vote offer


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


APS trial: Ex-principal to face cross-examination

MS-13 gang member gets life in prison

More than a half-million early voters in Georgia

Clayton investigator apologizes, resigns over offensive comments


The Los Angeles Times


FCC chief proposes opening the pay-TV industry to tech firms

L.A. County fire chief vows to overhaul hiring procedures

UC Berkeley chancellor upholds Bill Maher speech despite protests

Garcetti says housing shortage, minimum wage linked in Los Angeles


Philly.com


Road rage over pay to park app in Philly

Lawyer: Ex-judge Berry to plead guilty

Phila. police-shooting data released

Cheyney alums sue for funding


USA Today


Soldier removes hanging effigies after complaints





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