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
Impact of State Elections Rises as More See One-Party Rule
Black Leader Worries Racial Appeals Could Backfire
G.O.P. Congressman Is Strong Among Democrats Upstate
Editorial: The Prospect of a Republican Senate
Tearful Displays Enliven Close Governor’s Race in Massachusetts
Data-Driven Campaigns Zero In on Voters, but Messages Are Lacking
Changing Demographics May Tip Balance in Race for Mayor in Washington
Lawsuit Says Rental Complex in Queens Excludes Ex-Offenders
Holder, in Brooklyn, Pushes for More Alternatives to Prison
The Christian Science Monitor
How Election 2014 could create a Charlie Brown Congress
Why Islamic State threat is 'unprecedented,' but doesn't change much for US
Could Burkina Faso protests signal end of president's 27-year rule? (+video)
US economy continues upward trend, contrary to many voters' perceptions (+video)
The Star Ledger
Newark to residents: Don't call cops when reporting simple assault, other minor crimes
Sheridan family hires pathologist to explore parents' mysterious deaths
Atlantic County lawmakers feud over expanding gambling outside resort: The Auditor
Former campaign foes Baraka, Jeffries speak against domestic violence together
Stereotypes, racism may be fueling spate of home invasions aimed at N.J. Indian families
The Washington Post
Is the world starting to turn against Bill Cosby?
At Brookings, donors may have impact on agenda
Mary Landrieu said race Obama’s race hurts him in the South. Outrage ensues.
How to spend $3.6 billion this midterm election
How racial appeals to black voters have changed -- and worsened -- under Obama
Lindsey Graham was joking about white men and male-only clubs. But he probably shouldn’t.
Maryland sees uptick in early voting for governor’s race
The Detroit Free Press
Thousands of Angels' Night volunteers blanket city
Halfway house could be new start for Bernard Kilpatrick
Detroit election officials predict higher voter turnout
Electronic MEAP tests concern superintendents
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
The hottest race as Election Day nears? The battle for a Supreme Court seat: Ohio Politics Roundup
Higher education a major issue in gubernatorial campaigns in other states: Higher Education Roundup
The Chicago Tribune
Chicago Police Department not at full strength, top cop says
Waukegan district, teachers come to terms after monthlong strike
Michelle Obama to campaign for Democrats Saturday in western Illinois
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
APS trial: We didn't call it 'cheating'
Ga. sex offenders to be monitored on Halloween
Here’s how to beat Friday’s early-voting deadline in Georgia
Georgia graduation rates rise slightly
The Los Angeles Times
Once a crusader against big money, Gov. Brown is collecting millions
Los Angeles turnout sinks to historic lows
L.A. officials to consider ballot measures to change election years
Molina would strip county fire dept. of hiring authority
USA Today
Jon Stewart skewers Koch brothers for airing ad during his show
Judge in Maine temporarily limits nurse's activities
Philly.com
Cosby asked for Queen Latifah cancellation
City Council OKs hate-crime measure
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