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Today in Black America - October 14

POSTED: October 14, 2016, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: St. Augustine’s College was founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1867, one of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities.


The New York Times


National


Poor, Displaced and Anxious in North Carolina as Floods Climb After Hurricane


Justice Department to Track Use of Force by Police Across U.S.

The Keith Scott Shooting: A 3-D Reconstruction

A New Zika Zone in Miami, but No Reason to Panic, Scientists Say

Voice Shaking, Michelle Obama Calls Trump Comments on Women ‘Intolerable’

As Donald Trump Stumbles, Hillary Clinton Watches Her Step


Health Care Law’s Beneficiaries Reflect Its Strengths, and Its Faults

Bacteria on Device Said to Infect at Least 12 Patients in Pennsylvania


Local

Misconduct Complaint Against Christie Has Merit, Judge Finds

Prosecutors Rest Case Against 2 Ex-Christie Aides in Lane-Closing Trial

Trepidation at City College in Wake of President’s Abrupt Exit

Bombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Shootout With New Jersey Officers


Philly.com


Judge warns Philly officers against intimidating witnesses

Architects' lawyers argue they had no responsibility to protect public in demolition

Judge tosses case against Philly lobbyist accused of misspending welfare grants

Council president wants commission to coordinate local development

City Council condemns Chestnut Hill College in discrimination case

Green says teachers' union turned down 'serious offer'; Kenney to intervene


The Star-Ledger


Bridgegate misconduct complaint against Christie: What happens next?

Governor's chief counsel testifies he saw 'nothing nefarious' in Bridgegate

Prosecutors end Bridgegate case with combative video of Baroni testimony


N.J. 23 cent gas tax hike: Dems boast of benefits as they await action by Christie

NJ Transit's new boss has daunting tasks in front of him



The Detroit Free Press


Doctor charges bias on Delta flight from Detroit

Costs of Schuette Flint investigation hit $2.3 million

Dearborn Police Chief: Use of force incidents by police are down


Analysis: Accidental child shootings hit Michigan and Detroit hard


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Ohio proposes that voters culled from voting rolls in 2015 be allowed to vote in November's general election


Democrats want Rep. Kristina Roegner to repay mileage reimbursement collected while driving with expired license plates

Cleveland police's Black Shield calls on union to rescind Trump endorsement


Cleveland ordered to pay $13.2 million judgment for police officer in wrongful conviction suit

State will take charter schools away from 21 sponsors slapped with "poor" ratings

Cleveland schools, Cleveland Teachers Union unlikely to reach contract before levy vote



The Chicago Tribune


Tribune analysis of 125K complaints over 47 years against Chicago police shows disparity

2 men killed, 9 others shot in separate Chicago attacks

Preckwinkle: Tax on pop, other drinks will help avert criminal justice cuts

Hacked email: Clinton campaign tried to move back Illinois primary date



The Washington Post


The shocking pain of American men

A new digital divide has emerged — and conventional solutions won’t bridge the gap


These are the 100 U.S. school districts that are actively pursuing socioeconomic integration

In Rwanda, lifesaving blood now drops from the sky

What U.S. public education might look like with a Clinton or Trump presidency

The Washington Post asked Clinton, Trump for their education vision. Here’s what they said.


‘Another nightmare’: North Carolina flood could swallow small town


Built on a plantation, Prince George’s home is steeped in centuries of history


McAuliffe calls for pay cuts, job freeze and reconsideration of Medicaid expansion



The Los Angeles Times


What you need to know about the $9-billion school bond on the ballot

California Senate candidates Loretta Sanchez and Kamala Harris on policy, politics and the state of their race

New, state-of-the-art federal courthouse officially opens in downtown L.A.


What does being Latino mean in 2016?


Parents who want their kids in L.A.’s most competitive magnet schools face daunting odds


USA Today


Gun accidents kill kids every other day


The federal government knows surprisingly little about gun accidents











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