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Today in Black America - October 31

POSTED: October 31, 2013, 7:00 am

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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






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