Today in Black History: Voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was born in 1917 in Ruleville, in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
The New York Times
An Obama Ally Parts With Him on War Powers
Republicans Maintain Edge in Senate Races, Poll Finds
Supreme Court’s Robust New Session Could Define Legacy of Chief Justice
In Washington State, Political Stand Puts Schools in a Bind
Jobless Rate in U.S. Falls Below 6% as Hiring Picks Up
Obama Is Unlikely to Get Credit for a Falling Unemployment Rate
New York City Steps Up Preparations to Be Ready for Ebola Cases
Rape Claim Brought Against Lawyer Is the Subject of a Police Investigation
In Living Wage Law’s Evolution, a Peek at Policymaking in the de Blasio Era
The Christian Science Monitor
New Supreme Court term doesn't include same-sex marriage – for now
CDC official: 'We know how to stop Ebola' (+video)
Brazil could elect first black president – so why isn't anyone talking about it? (+video)
Many Ebola inquiries around the US, but just one confirmed case so far (+video)
The Star Ledger
WATCH: FBI director discusses 'horrific' childhood home invasion in Bergen County
Student reporters must reveal sources under proposed Northern Highlands policy, report says
Victim of Paterson fatal shooting identified as 20-year-old city man
Baraka to present amended budget with no layoffs to council on Tuesday
Philly.com
Mumia to students: 'Strive to do better'
Confederate flag in dorm roils Bryn Mawr campus
Program gives students an early jump on degree credits
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Extra police patrolling 2 Fulton high schools after shooting
Doing Good: ‘Shopping’ day for families part of year-round service
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Georgia
DeKalb CEO Ellis finishes testifying
The Washington Post
As Ebola patient worsens, family faces stigma
A new front in the culture wars: AP history course
What a 100-year-old book tells us about the fight over patriotism in education
Atlantic City’s unlikely mayor bets he can revive a boardwalk empire
Justice Dept. probes abuse of female prisoners
Political rivals Issa and Cummings urge broader Secret Service review
U-Md. students, police tackle tension through basketball
The Detroit Free Press
Snyder, Schauer both say education priority for them
Higher sales tax preferred option for funding roads
Experts see demand for middle-skill jobs in Michigan
Judge Rhodes questions Orr: 'Why not monetize the art?
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Brawny Cleveland ranks 5th nationally for the growth of its brainy workforce
Pro-Palestine group protests outside Cavaliers game (video)
Accused drug dealer convicted of raping girlfriend, ordering another man to rape her
Ohio Supreme Court asks whether Anthony Sowell's right to a public trial was violated, attorneys respond
The Los Angeles Times
In Liberia, one woman's singular fight against Ebola
Special interests give Brown millions to push ballot projects
Computer model shows California could survive decades of drought
Supervisors to weigh county jails' collaboration with ICE agents
L.A. Unified reports big rise in its graduation rate
The Chicago Tribune
No school in Waukegan as talks resume in teachers strike
Prosecutors: Gunman still at large in slaying of Skokie boy, 17
USA Today
Ferguson remains on edge as 4-day protest looms
Obama dedicates wounded veterans memorial
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