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Today in Black America - October 29

POSTED: October 29, 2014, 1:00 pm

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The New York Times

Editorial: Civil Rights at School


Workers Face Ebola at Bellevue, and Stigma Outside

Savior or Scapegoat: No Middle Ground for Senate Midterm Campaign Chairmen

Investigator in Secret Service Prostitution Scandal Resigns

Georgia Judge Dismisses Lawsuit on Voter Registration

Trial Begins for First Band Member in Hazing Death of Florida A&M Drum Major

3 New York City Correction Officials to Step Down Amid Scrutiny of Rikers

Free Broadband for Public Housing in New York Sought as Condition in Comcast Deal


Crime Dips in New York as Misdemeanor Arrests Rise, Report Says


The Christian Science Monitor

Your 30-second guide to 2014 midterms

What does Christie's tough talk on Ebola say about him as a presidential candidate? (+video)

US home price growth slows in August. Time to buy? (+video)



The Washington Post

Can Democrats win by running from Obama?

Democrats needs black voters on Election Day. But they need white Southerners even more.

Want to get young people registered to vote? Go to concerts. Lots of them.

President Obama’s Ebola comeback


Radio ad goes too far on Martin case

Tuesday’s attorney general chatter touts Brooklyn prosecutor Loretta Lynch


Election-year politics stir up D.C. Council meeting

Civil rights groups urge Obama to drop test-based K-12 ‘accountability’ system



The Los Angeles Times


L.A. lawmakers seek study on possible minimum wage hikes


California's 'at-risk' cultural landscapes include Watts Towers


L.A. city workers rally over bank deals as bargaining continues



The Star Ledger


New Jersey ranks fourth in hospital safety, latest report card says

Attorney for hospitalized Ebola nurse: 'Why was she kept?'

Sandy Scorecard: 2 years later, aid disbursements a mixed bag

N. J. charter schools see smaller percentages of poor and special needs students than districts, study says

Fatal Newark fires spur Giants punter to donate smoke detectors


The Detroit Free Press


10 people in Michigan on Ebola watch


Fact check: Shining some light on school funding debate


Fraud investigations at issue in Wayne County

Closing arguments today in Detroit bankruptcy case


Atlanta Journal Constitution


Police name 8 arrested during state Capitol protest

Ebola concerns prompt teacher’s removal from Newton County classroom

2 convicted in DeKalb school case ordered released remain in prison

Gordon County inmates underfed, human rights group alleges

National civil rights heavyweights push Clayton MARTA vote


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Questions about next week's election? Here's a roundup of what you need to know

Focus on Flu campaign: Hospitals, health officials urge residents to get shots

Online education options increase for students but many faculty doubt their value: Higher Education Roundup

Jon Husted, Nina Turner toed partisan lines during major legislative votes


The Chicago Tribune


City will not refund $7.7M made from shorter yellow lights, tickets


Suspect in killings of 7 women in Indiana pleads not guilty

Waukegan school board member tells angry crowd, 'Sit down, shut up'


Philly.com


New poll says Pa. gov. race is closer, but Wolf still leads

Teachers contract dispute to be heard in Commonwealth Court

Cheltenham reports 'ripping' hazing incident




USA Today

Hagel orders quarantine for troops returning from West Africa

Ebola cases in Liberia appear to fall












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