Today in Black History: Abolitionist and freedom fighter Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in Ulster County, New York in 1797.
The New York Times
National
Hurricane Maria Does ‘Mind Boggling’ Damage to Dominica, Leader Says
Florida’s Land Rush Endures as Seas Rise and Storms Intensify
Climate Change Is Complex. We’ve Got Answers to Your Questions.
Georgia Tech Student Leader Is Shot Dead by Campus Police
G.O.P. Seeks Senate Vote in New Attempt to End Obamacare
The Latest Health Care Repeal Plan Would Give States Sweeping Discretion
Mueller Inquiry Sets Tone With Shock-and-Awe Approach
Administration Shuns Study Showing Benefits of Refugees
Mattis Leaves the Door Open to Military Options in North Korea
Democrats Mount Effort to Recruit Women as State Attorneys General
Local
Long Delays Cloud Police Department Disciplinary Trials
How Party Bosses, Not Voters, Pick Candidates in New York
Officer Charged With Assault After Confrontation Over Dropped Plastic Cup
Racially Charged Incidents Shake Cornell Campus
Philly.com
The refrigerator is empty.' Childhood hunger triples in North Philly.
Chester teen gunned down, two other youths wounded in possible drive-by shooting
Private school for low-income children readies for a home of its own
The Star-Ledger
There's a last-ditch Republican effort to repeal Obamacare, and it would still slam N.J.
How swanky spa, resort play into Menendez's corruption allegations
Ballot positions drawn for Jersey City mayor, council races
After Equifax breach, N.J. lawmaker wants to take this step to help consumers
Toys 'R' Us may file for bankruptcy before holiday season, reports say
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
A 2017 GPA for every school district in Ohio; Ottawa Hills 1st; Beachwood, Solon tie for 5th
Racial tensions break into open as Akron City Council considers legislation to censure Councilman Bob Hoch
Online upgrades make Cleveland City Council more transparent with just a click
Lawsuit accuses Columbus police of excessive force against blacks
Possible vote next month in Ohio House could reinstate Medicaid expansion freeze
The Chicago Tribune
Man, 28, killed in Bridgeport apartment among 6 shot citywide
Jury awards almost $5 million to three siblings shot by a Chicago cop
Kenneka Jenkins case to remain with Rosemont police, not FBI
City ousts relocated tent city; advocates withdraw bid to stop Uptown viaduct construction
The Los Angeles Times
UC Irvine aims to transform public health with record-breaking $200-million donation
Dealing with Democrats? Protecting 'Dreamers'? Here in Arizona that's just fine with these Trump supporters
Six 'Dreamers' sue Trump to block repeal of DACA
The Detroit Free Press
Mexico's Vicente Fox on Trump: 'Ugly American that was hated in the past' could be back
Fraser City Council removes mayor, councilman facing sexual harassment allegations
Royal Oak mayor on racist graffiti: We aren't immune to hate
Rochelle Riley wins $75K Pulliam Fellowship to study students and trauma
The Washington Post
Hurricane Maria devastates Dominica, heads toward Puerto Rico as a Category 5 storm
New climate change calculations could buy the Earth some time — if they’re right
Senate passes defense bill, leaving several controversial policies unresolved
Latest health-care push comes with big risks for Republicans
Opinion: Trump’s pardon of Arpaio can — and should — be overturned
Ohio firefighter: ‘One dog is more important than a million’ African Americans
Evangelical college football players face arrest over hazing incident
New White House initiative leader calls for 'increased contributions' from HBCUs
Former Maryland attorney general Doug Gansler does not plan to run for governor in 2018
D.C. Council poised to overhaul city’s troubled Youth Rehabilitation Act
USA Today
Man's need to apologize for using dad's truck to help Irma victims may have cost his life
Fox News commentator alleges network retaliated after her rape accusation
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