Today in Black History: Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman to win the Miss America pageant in 1983 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The New York Times
Obama Gets Low Marks in Poll as G.O.P. Gains Strength
U.S. General Is Open to Ground Forces in Fight Against ISIS
Editorial: The Slippery Slope Begins
Fate of Children’s Insurance Program Is Called Into Question at Senate Hearing
Obama Presses Leaders to Speed Ebola Response
Bill Targets Pro Sports Leagues’ Tax-Exempt Status
District of Columbia Officials Push for Statehood at a Senate Committee Hearing
Number of Americans Without Health Insurance Falls, Survey Shows
At de Blasio City Hall, Scorn (and Quiet Affirmation) for Bloomberg Years
New York State Judiciary Adopts Rules to Protect Debtors
The Christian Science Monitor
Ebola crisis: why Obama is involving the US (+video)
How a Kansas ballot dispute could determine control of the US Senate (+video)
Fewer Americans uninsured. Is Obamacare gaining momentum?
Radisson drops Vikings over Adrian Peterson. Why Roger Goodell should worry. (+video)
The Star Ledger
Sweeping package of bills to combat heroin, pill crisis set for introduction
N.J. announces sale of controversial pension investment tied to Massachusetts candidate for governor
Chris Christie heads to New Hampshire, Maryland to help struggling GOP candidates — and himself
Former U.S. ambassador seeking diverse applicants at Newark recruiting event
The Detroit Free Press
DPS tech schools undergoing redesign focusing on jobs of the future
Delray wants $1.4M from land sale to be reinvested in neighborhood
Foundation led by Lions coach boosts technology at Detroit school
Cass Tech’s Jayru Campbell arraigned on latest assault charges
The Washington Post
U.S. Senate up for grabs as Iowa race tightens
Federal background checks, one year after the Navy Yard shooting
How America will look in 2060, in 1 amazing GIF
Senator ties NFL tax-exempt status to Redskins name
School police across the country receive excess military weapons and gear
Why Cris Carter is right about Adrian Peterson, and Charles Barkley isn’t
Map: State poverty rates at pre-recession levels
Bowser’s D.C. Council record an issue in mayoral race
New D.C. education ombudsman has a busy first year
Pr. George’s school board settles discrimination lawsuit
The Chicago Tribune
Emanuel sidesteps his campaign's criticism of Fioretti
Convicted ex-aide to former Mayor Washington dies
New subpoena in federal probe of Quinn anti-violence grant program
Chicago unveils program to help veterans with housing
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Richmond Heights residents boo at Mayor Miesha Headen's town hall meeting, claim she dodged tough questions
Ohio State University will collaborate with 10 major universities to improve retention and graduation: Higher Education Roundup
Cleveland Water Department asks council for $1 million for another consultant
Housing First opens newest apartments in work to end homelessness
The Los Angeles Times
Vikings place Adrian Peterson on exempt list, barring him from team
L.A.'s DWP managers agree to undergo formal evaluations
L.A. County board wades into debate on medical malpractice measure
Power grid and patience are strained as heat wave continues
Daniele Watts: LAPD chief says officers acted 'well within' authority
USA Today
Justice Department study to explore police bias
St. Louis County chief defends militarization of police
UN: Nearly $1 billion needed now to stop Ebola
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Reed: City will be involved in Hawks’ sale
Voter group, Georgia officials working on extension related to investigation
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