Today in Black History: Republic of Zambia, a former British colony, in southern Africa gains its independence in 1964 with Kenneth Kaunda as its first president.
The New York Times
Anger Growing Among Allies Over U.S. Surveillance
Republicans, Sensing Weakness in Health Law Rollout, Switch Tactics
Contractors Assign Blame, but Admit No Faults of Their Own, in Health Site
Obama’s Uncertain Path Amid Syria Bloodshed
Better News in New Study That Assesses U.S. Students
Boy, 13, Carrying Toy Guns Is Shot Dead by Deputies
Boy, 14, Is Arraigned as Adult in Killing of a Teacher Near Boston
Year After Hurricane Sandy, Victims Contest Christie’s Status as a Savior
A More Nuanced de Blasio Emerges
The Christian Science Monitor
Detroit bankruptcy trial: City says it got ‘a lot of no’ in negotiation tries
Two teachers killed this week: How safe are US schools? (+video)
Merkel berates Obama on spying, joins parade of 'shocked' world leaders (+video)
The Star Ledger
Newark homicide victim was church-going grandmother, congregation says
3rd Circuit decision allows FBI to continue to withhold race data from ACLU
Millions in phony federal tax refunds for Jersey inmates could land pair in prison with their clients
Newark mayor's race: Shavar Jeffries lays out public safety plan
Poll: Should N.J. voters approve the ballot question to raise the minimum wage?
The Detroit Free Press
'Mountain of evidence' proves Detroit is eligible for bankruptcy, city argues
Benny Napoleon, Mike Duggan keep it civil at Detroit Economic Club mayoral debate
'Mountain of evidence' proves Detroit is eligible for bankruptcy, city argues
Philly.com
Guv on transporation bill: Get it done
Tainted narcotics cops sued again
Parents have concerns about school district's new top cop
Recalling the passion early in the civil rights movement
In uphill quest, 4 vie to unseat Camden Mayor Redd
The Washington Post
Most Americans accumulating debt faster than retirement savings
Administration changes deadline for marketplaces
Inspector general hits IRS with two new reports
SEC unanimously backs crowdfunding proposals
Where the Obamacare enrollees actually live
How many votes do the Democrats need to retake the House? Maybe fewer than you think.
D.C. Council could vote to approve its new CFO on Nov. 5
D.C. mayor backs decriminalizing marijuana
The Chicago Tribune
Emanuel budget would double police OT to curb violence
Lawyers in baseball bat attack say victim erred on attacker's race
CPS to restore Owens' name to school
Report: State juvenile facility sexual assaults fueled by low staffing, inability to see 'red flag' behavior
Durbin slammed for assertion that GOP leader insulted Obama
South suburban school board president ousted over forgery conviction
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cuyahoga County judges sending far fewer felons to prison, marking major shift in Ohio's corrections system
Lawmakers announce revised bill to reform Ohio's municipal income tax system
Anti-government tax-scammers sentenced to prison for 10 years and 8 years, respectively, for $8 million fraud
Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Angela Stokes says she will defend against court complaint recommending she undergo psych exam
Ohio Supreme Court: Mahoning County public-sector union protest didn't violate state law
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
1 arrested for armed robbery at Georgia State dorm
Reed and business leaders form independent committee; announce candidate support
The Los Angeles Times
California to limit pepper spray use on mentally ill inmates
L.A. controller website makes finances more transparent
2 L.A. council members urge changes in city's sex harassment training
Former Occidental chief reportedly named U.S. education official
USA Today
Student, 14, arraigned in murder of Mass. teacher
Large companies find ways to a zero tax rate
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