Today in Black History: Academy award nominated actor and Grammy Award winning hip-hop artist Will Smith was born in 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The New York Times
For Obama, an Evolving Doctrine on Foreign Policy
On Foreign Policy, 49% Disapprove of Obama
Officials Offer First Detailed Look at Health Plan Costs
In Funding Fight, Republicans Back Away From Cruz
Editorial: The Embarrassment of Senator Ted Cruz
Tradition Trumps Diversity in Boston Mayoral Vote
Obama’s Praise of Dante de Blasio’s Afro Lightens Day
The Christian Science Monitor
Iran's Rouhani lashes out at sanctions, hints at nuclear talks
Kenya mall attack a 'brutal wake-up call' for expats in East Africa
Is Ted Cruz winning the government shutdown battle? (+video)
The Star Ledger
Buono attacks Christie on schools, tells teacher's union she'd be 'the education governor'
Poll: Christie's 'Stronger Than the Storm' appearance was OK, but firm raises eyebrows
Poll shows Christie leading Buono by 34 points in N.J. governor's race
A tale of two crowds: Christie appearance in Orange draws protesters, fans
Opinion: What we can learn about polls regarding education in N.J.
Editorial: Cory Booker's ethical lapse
The Detroit Free Press
Disastrous Kilpatrick debt deal might have been illegal, but city may settle anyway
Infographic: Was Detroit's $1.44-billion pension deal illegal?
Policies on Michigan's health exchange to cost less than elsewhere
Attorney with law department walks out of Detroit City Council meeting
Report: Michigan firms that got millions in grants fell way short of new jobs they promised
Prison food service moves step closer to privatization
Philly.com
Coatesville board accepts 2 resignations
City weighs in on bidders for 2nd casino license
Poll: NJ residents spent less time at Shore
Donation drive begins for Philly school supplies
Reynolds Brown drops fund-raiser plans
The Washington Post
Democrats see shutdown threat as 2014 opening
Sen. Cruz continues attack on Obamacare through the night
Organizing for America launches new Web video to hit Republicans on shutdown
How popular or unpopular is Obamacare?
D.C. officials consider defying federal shutdown
Virginia candidates for lieutenant governor square off
Pr. William police file murder charge in teen’s death
The Chicago Tribune
Park shooting stemmed from petty gang conflict, authorities say
Editorial: The lessons of Cornell Square Park
CPS figures show enrollment down
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Obamacare health insurance exchanges will have 45 Cleveland options, HHS says
Cleveland's housing crisis and recovery in graphics: The ups and downs of sales, prices and distress
National Achievement Scholarship semifinalists include 17 from Cleveland-area schools
Cleveland's State of the Schools address will have triple its usual crowd Wednesday
State report cards show: Charter schools received many more Ds and Fs than good grades
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Isakson, Chambliss decline to back “defund Obamacare” filibuster as shutdown looms
The Los Angeles Times
Pressure grows on L.A. DWP to explain $40 million for nonprofits
Brown gets an extra month to relieve prison crowding
Bill allowing higher fees for high-demand college classes advances
USA Today
Feds urge prison in Nev. campaign contributions case
How the insurance exchanges stack up
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