Today in Black History: Singer and Academy Award nominated actress Ethel Waters, a winner of the NY Drama Critics Award, was born in 1896 in Chester, PA.
The New York Times
Contrite White House Spurns Health Law’s Critics
Behind the Roar of Political Debates, Whispers of Race Persist
Charles M. Blow: Grudge Spectacle
Voters’ Anger Over Shutdown Is Inspiring Democrats to Run
Senator Rand Paul Is Accused of Plagiarizing His Lines From Wikipedia
As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry
On Council, de Blasio Blended Idealism With Push for Power
New York Raising Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21
Putnam County Prosecutor Immersed Himself in His Friend’s Defense, Emails Show
The Christian Science Monitor
Obamacare: President fine-tunes ‘you can keep it’ promise about insurance
Health-care law: 'Raw deal' for the young, says Purdue President Mitch Daniels
It's budget crunch time. If lawmakers say no 'grand bargain,' then what? (+video)
The Monitor's View: Why a UN victory in Africa marks a new day for peace
The Star Ledger
Gov. Christie sets off on bus tour, while Buono trades words over DiVincenzo
Christie wins the ad wars with 16 TV spots, compared with Buono's 2
Trenton Mayor Tony Mack announces plans for Thanksgiving parade despite council's objections
Jersey City school board member resigns, fails to show for ethics hearing
Which N.J. high schools' students have the highest SAT scores?
The Detroit Free Press
Fix our neighborhoods, Detroiters say in poll
Kwame Kilpatrick's attorneys give notice they'll appeal his corruption conviction
Wayne County sues jail construction firms as its looks to sell stalled site to Dan Gilbert's company
Mother mourns slain Wayne State student at vigil: 'This hurts so much'
Bill would hold back third-graders if they don't pass MEAP reading test
Philly.com
Schools to raise $61 million by selling empty buildings
If retained, Chief Justice Castille vows ethics push
Nutter ends fight against Council schools plan
Part of newspaper's ownership rejects buyout offer from other owners
Camden schools chief vows outreach
The Washington Post
GOP lawmakers seize on Web site security flaws during Sebelius hearing
A health-care vow comes back to haunt Obama
Editorial: Diminished expectations on the budget
Tax bogeyman lurks as budget negotiations begin
Senate resumes fight over Obama nominees
Obama’s new picks for top administration jobs
Va. Democrats focusing on drawing blacks, young voters
New coalition in D.C. will push for minimum-wage hike
The Chicago Tribune
Grade school test scores plunge
New charter schools added to warning list
Skokie officer charged after shoving woman into cell bench
City treasurer in line as Quinn running mate
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gun lawsuit: Lawyer for concealed-carry permit holder demands Cleveland return seized gun
Cleveland school district expects to fill still-open teaching positions after more than 350 hopefuls pack job fair
DeWine joins other AGs in pushing U.S. Supreme Court to accept abortion case
Former Cleveland City Hall employee sentenced to 6 months in prison for extortion attempts
Cleveland police union files grievance to contest discipline of officers involved in fatal Nov. chase
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Koch Industries campaign cash criticized
The Los Angeles Times
Cal State's ethnic studies programs falter
SEIU breaks off contract talks with L.A. County
Sen. Roderick Wright's perjury trial postponed again
Napolitano commits funds to aid UC students who entered U.S. illegally
USA Today
Obama: Health care plan will work over time
Some clips might require your registering for the paper's website. Sites like The Chicago Tribune are free while The New York Times and others have a pay wall that will allow you to see a specific number of articles per month for free and require a paid subscription for further reading.
