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Today in Black America - October 29

POSTED: October 29, 2012, 9:30 am

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The New York Times

Storm Gains Strength as It Churns North

A State-by-State Guide to the Storm

With Less Time for Voting, Black Churches Redouble Their Efforts


Storm Roils Campaign as Obama Cancels Trip

Obama Is Even in TV Ad Race Despite PACs


Contract With Merit Pay, Backed by Union Chiefs, Is Tough Sell for Newark Teachers


The Christian Science Monitor

Hurricane Sandy is already setting records (+video)


Hurricane Sandy liveblog: Obama says government will respond 'big and fast' (+video)


Hurricane Sandy: Could it change the outcome of the presidential race?

Another church bombed, sending tremors along Nigeria's religious dividing line

Assassination attempt on anti-rape doctor raises fears for aid workers in Congo



The Star Ledger

N.J. prepares to feel impact of massive Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy: N.J. county by county evacuations, flooding, closings on Monday

Trenton schools set rules for teachers on Facebook, Twitter social media sites

PolitiFact N.J.: Chris Christie blames Democrats for private-sector job losses from 2000 to 2009



The Detroit Free Press

Live blog 9 a.m.: 23nd day in Kilpatrick public corruption trial


Metro health departments awaiting clearer recommendations about flu shots

Term limits launching political careers, Free Press analysis shows

Rochelle Riley: Can dignity of U.S. presidency survive hate?


Politics, religion tangled up in lawsuit


The Washington Post

Officials warn of destruction from ‘killer’ hurricane

Metro rail and buses, federal offices shut down

As the nation’s first black president, Obama walks a high wire on race


Hurricane Sandy makes whirlwind campaigns even more turbulent

Mystery math

Endorsements for D.C. Council


The Los Angeles Times

Obama recruits campaigners with election night offer

State strips rank from 23 schools for cheating

LAUSD system for judging teachers spurs debate

California voters more tolerant of illegal immigrants, poll finds

Survey: Americans too confused by healthcare act to like it



The Chicago Tribune

Suburbs key battleground for control of Illinois Senate

22-foot waves possible along Chicago shoreline

Lake County continues to press case against man cleared of rape by DNA


Ex-Chicago cop gets 18 months for extorting payoffs



The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Housing crisis: Unsafe streets stifle rebound

Churches try to keep politics in the pulpit


Special interest groups contribute heavily to GA politicians


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio U.S. Senate Poll: Sherrod Brown leads Josh Mandel by 4 points

Hurricane Sandy causes Obama to cancel Youngstown plans; Biden to go in his place

Ohio Presidential Poll: Presidential race in battleground Ohio is dead even

Ohio maker of Hi-Point firearms at center of landmark lawsuit


Asians are fastest growing group in Greater Cleveland, report says: Global Village



USA Today


'Revved up' in the USA: In local politics, blood boils

Health roundup: Women who quit smoking live decade more

Obama takes 'offense' at Benghazi claims


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