Today in Black History: Historian and journalist, Lerone Bennett, Jr., senior editor of Ebony magazine, was born in 1928 in Clarksdale, Mississippi.
The New York Times
President May Name ‘Czar’ to Manage U.S. Ebola Response
Editorial: Keeping Ebola at Bay
In Cities With West African Populations, Hospitals Take Extra Steps
Should a Palestinian State Be Given Recognition?
Quality of Words, Not Quantity, Is Crucial to Language Skills, Study Finds
Black Turnout in 1964, and Beyond
Norward Roussell, Leader of Selma Schools in Turbulent Time, Dies at 80
Rikers Jail Costs Soared Despite Fewer Inmates, Comptroller Finds
New York City’s Unemployment Rate Fell to 6.8% in September
The Washington Post
CDC director on the defensive as Ebola spreads
Ignatius: The serious risks of Ebola panic
In America, why the poor pay $4,158 for a $1,500 ‘rent-to-own’ sofa
America may never have a draft again. But we’re still punishing low-income men for not registering
In D.C., renters’ rights can keep rents down
Raucous atmosphere defines final D.C. mayoral debate
Group calls for more investment in after-school programs
The Star Ledger
N.J. lawyer William Buckman remembered for exposing racial profiling by troopers
Tuition freeze: N.J. Assembly passes 7 bills on higher education
Sayreville football scandal: 3 teen defendants still in custody, lawyer says
The Detroit Free Press
Detroit deal with creditor includes Joe Louis site
Detroit gets $200,000 for school safety strategy
Michigan officials hosting heroin summit
Want to see Michigan succeed? Participate in democracy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ohio's unemployment rate drops to 5.6 percent as 6,000 more Ohioans get jobs in September
Uncle of Ebola patient Amber Vinson defends niece, says no protocols were broken
The Chicago Tribune
Investigation raises safety issues at Metra
Emanuel continues building campaign finance edge
Quinn, Rauner spend $21 million on TV and radio ads in 3 months
The Los Angeles Times
LAUSD regrouping after Deasy's departure
Nooses, graffiti at rival high schools spark investigation, protest
LAPD disciplinary panel says controversial officer should be fired
USA Today
Travel ban for Texas health care workers in Ebola case
How Ebola compares to America's top illnesses
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
DeKalb CEO Ellis awaits verdict
DeKalb Schools blocks two from school amid Ebola concerns
DeKalb launches ethics hotline
APS trial: Administrators pressured school to meet testing targets
Philly.com
3,000 protest teachers' contract cut
Bunch: Black woman Photoshopped into Corbett photo
Will Temple housing push out Cecil B. Moore businesses?
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