Today in Black History: John Russworm, abolitionist and founder of the nation's first Black newspaper, Freedom's Journal, was born in 1799 in Jamaica.
The New York Times
Government Shutting Down in Impasse
Obama Confident, but Wary of Economic Fallout
GRAPHIC: The Back and Forth Over the Shutdown
Conservatives With a Cause: ‘We’re Right
Editorial: The Dishonesty of Voter ID Laws
North Carolina Governor Assails Suit on Voting Laws
End of an Aimless Summer: 3 Youths Charged in a Killing
City Unveils Campaign to Improve Girls’ Self-Esteem
The Christan Science Monitor
Obamacare 101: What to know if you already have health insurance
Obamacare isn't popular, but government shutdown is even less so, poll shows
Voter ID: North Carolina law targets minority rights, Eric Holder says
Focus: Africa desert helps breed radicals, from Al Shabab to Boko Haram to Mr. Marlboro
Despite Nigeria's crackdown, Boko Haram continues its killing ways
The Star Ledger
One of NJ's largest medical practices taking cautious approach on Obamacare
Poll: Booker leads by 13 points in U.S. Senate race
Showing off union support, Christie rallies with the Laborers
Editorial: Republicans and the 'Obamacare' scare
The Detroit Free Press
Flint's new police chief plans 'action' on crime
Despite looming government shutdown, all systems go for Affordable Care Act
Student loan default rate continues to climb in Michigan
Proposed bill would prevent emergency managers from giving work to former employers
Detroit's bond rating downgraded after not making payments
5 things to know about new Michigan health insurance marketplace
Philly.com
Board member criticized for not moving faster on racist texts
Protesters say visiting philanthropists want to defund public schools
Millionaire vultures in Philly to pick over carcass of public education
School panel won't push to ditch seniority - for now
The Washington Post
After political stalemate, first federal closure in 17 years
What the shutdown means for federal employees
Parties agree: It’s the other side’s fault
Shutdown stalemate shows larger GOP dilemma
By the numbers: Who will be working during a shutdown
Gallaudet diversity officer sues university
D.C. officials release recalculated test scores
D.C. government to remain open during shutdown
The Chicago Tribune
CPS seeking charter schools for overcrowded neighborhoods
Preckwinkle names new Metra board member
Short-term shutdown will have little effect in Illinois, officials say
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cuyahoga County Council cool on Ed FitzGerald's proposal to tax free hotel rooms
House Democrats bring legislation to repeal budget provisions on abortion, Planned Parenthood defunding
Ohio lawmaker's election reform bills include voter ID requirement, reduced early-voting times
The Los Angeles Times
Brown sees his agenda as a template for the nation
L.A. Unified takes back iPads as $1-billion plan hits hurdles
L.A. County leads state in poverty rate, analysis shows
Cal State trustees seek funds to fix aging campus buildings
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tuskegee mourns Mableton senior killed at off-campus party
Ethics commission calls for probe
Doing Good: Bank employees help provide resources for working poor
USA Today
First Take: Nobody blinked, so eyes wide open over cliff
Report: States with the worst health coverage
Obama: Military will be paid despite shutdown
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