Today in Black History: The first issue of groundbreaking Ebony Magazine, founded by publishing entrepreneur John Johnson, is published in Chicago in 1945.
The New York Times
National
A Mysterious Noseless Bust at Tufts Gets Back Its Name: John Brown
A New Death Toll for Smoking
Investigating Donald Trump, F.B.I. Sees No Clear Link to Russia
In War Between Candidates, Even F.B.I. Director Is a Target
‘Super PAC’ Bolsters Ads to Aid Clinton in 3 Battleground States
CNN Parts Ways With Donna Brazile, a Hillary Clinton Supporter
Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes
Tech Billionaire Backing Trump Suggests Silicon Valley Is Out of Touch
Local
Stringer Faults Mayor de Blasio Again as 2017 Race Nears
Judge Rejects Settlement Over Surveillance of Muslims by New York Police Department
Bridge Case Verdict May Hinge on Officials Who Weren’t Tried
Police Killing of Mentally Ill Black Man Is, 5 Years Later, Headed to Trial
The Christian Science Monitor
Indiana child re-sentenced for murder: A sign of juvenile justice reform?
Why Clinton is sticking with Huma Abedin
Philly.com
Report: More Philly children living in poverty
US Attorney's Office to handle voting problems in New Jersey
On eve of pivotal hearing, Cosby calls accusers' accounts 'tainted, unreliable'
The Washington Post
As race tightens, Clinton’s resilience with black voters is put to the test
In final sprint, Trump targets Democratic states while Clinton tries to gin up enthusiasm among minorities
Michigan Trump supporters say not to underestimate the ‘silent majority’
Comey faces a firestorm of criticism over renewed Clinton email probe
California’s Darrell Issa, in a once-safe Republican seat, finds himself on the ropes
More racist graffiti shakes up a college
FBI agents pressed Justice unsuccessfully for probe of Clinton Foundation
U.S. judge vacates two more convictions in ‘Norfolk 4’ rape and murder case
Your Uber driver is twice as likely to cancel if you’re black
The Detroit Free Press
Prosecutor opposes parole of ex-cop Melendez in Dent beating
Petition urges Obama to pardon ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
Detroit on track for near record low total of Angels' Night fires
Flint water mom, professor to be honored for roles in exposing crisis
Fewer fires mark start to Angels' Night weekend
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
John Kasich follows through on vow not to vote for Donald Trump, writes in John McCain instead
Ohio Democratic Party sues state Republicans, Trump campaign, alleges voter intimidation tactics
'Good Morning Cleveland' anchors Jackie Fernandez, Somara Theodore let go after social media posts
Cleveland man killed in shootout over parking space, police say
The Los Angeles Times
Judge denies ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca's request for change of venue, prosecutor
McDonald's to pay $3.75 million in dispute over worker pay at franchise restaurants
Southern California's deadliest quake may have been caused by oil drilling, study says
Pass Proposition HHH, but don’t think money alone will end homelessness in Los Angeles
USA Today
Obama won't criticize FBI director over Clinton email investigation
17 killed as Chicago sees deadliest weekend of the year
Trump, Clinton and now Weiner? Even psychologists are seeing exhaustion
The Chicago Tribune
2 dead, 19 wounded in shootings since Monday afternoon
Weekend marks deadliest of year with 17 fatally shot
EDITORIALS: The October twist: What's a voter to think about Clinton's emails now?
State high court bars candidate accused of posing as judge from taking bench
State comptroller race proxy war for Rauner, Madigan
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