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Today in Black America - October 18

POSTED: October 18, 2024, 6:00 am

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The New York Times

Trump’s Meandering Speeches Motivate His Critics and Worry His Allies

Father and Son Are Indicted on Murder Charges for Georgia School Shooting

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors



The Washington Post


Harris calls out Trump for ‘gaslighting’ Americans about Jan. 6 attack

In Nevada Senate race, Republican struggles to gain traction

This Florida enclave fought for flood controls. It may not survive.


USA Today

Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson's execution

Arizona prosecutors drop charges against deaf Black man beaten by cops

Youth voter registration rates are lagging compared with 2020: See map


The Associated Press


Harris campaign features less talk of joy and more head-on digs at Trump as Election Day nears


Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian media

His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same



The Los Angeles Times


Editorial: LAUSD should fight for its Black Student Achievement Plan

Ex-LAPD officer will face charges for 2015 killing of homeless man in Venice


Santa Monica College employee dies two days after being shot on campus


NJ.com


Multiple people burst into N.J. house before prosecutor’s office detective was killed, cops say


In rousing speech, big city mayor says Black men ‘will march to the polls to vote for Kamala Harris’


Trump MAGA supporters crash Harris’ rally ... and she smokes them with a great one-liner



The Chicago Sun-Times


Johnson must break two campaign promises to get budget passed, City Council critic warns


Host committee for Chicago's DNC spent $89 million on convention, raised $97 million

CPS sees steady high school graduation rates, better reading scores for elementary school students


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Barack Obama to headline first joint rally with Harris in Georgia next week

Challenging Georgia elections is harder than in 2020 — but some may try

Early voting 2024: See how many ballots have been cast so far









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