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Today in Black America - September 17

POSTED: September 17, 2014, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman to win the Miss America pageant in 1983 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The New York Times

Obama Gets Low Marks in Poll as G.O.P. Gains Strength

U.S. General Is Open to Ground Forces in Fight Against ISIS


Editorial: The Slippery Slope Begins

Fate of Children’s Insurance Program Is Called Into Question at Senate Hearing


Obama Presses Leaders to Speed Ebola Response

Bill Targets Pro Sports Leagues’ Tax-Exempt Status


District of Columbia Officials Push for Statehood at a Senate Committee Hearing

Number of Americans Without Health Insurance Falls, Survey Shows

At de Blasio City Hall, Scorn (and Quiet Affirmation) for Bloomberg Years


New York State Judiciary Adopts Rules to Protect Debtors


The Christian Science Monitor

Ebola crisis: why Obama is involving the US (+video)

How a Kansas ballot dispute could determine control of the US Senate (+video)


Fewer Americans uninsured. Is Obamacare gaining momentum?

Radisson drops Vikings over Adrian Peterson. Why Roger Goodell should worry. (+video)



The Star Ledger

Sweeping package of bills to combat heroin, pill crisis set for introduction

N.J. announces sale of controversial pension investment tied to Massachusetts candidate for governor

Chris Christie heads to New Hampshire, Maryland to help struggling GOP candidates — and himself

Former U.S. ambassador seeking diverse applicants at Newark recruiting event


The Detroit Free Press

DPS tech schools undergoing redesign focusing on jobs of the future

Delray wants $1.4M from land sale to be reinvested in neighborhood

Foundation led by Lions coach boosts technology at Detroit school

Cass Tech’s Jayru Campbell arraigned on latest assault charges



The Washington Post

U.S. Senate up for grabs as Iowa race tightens

Federal background checks, one year after the Navy Yard shooting

How America will look in 2060, in 1 amazing GIF


Senator ties NFL tax-exempt status to Redskins name

School police across the country receive excess military weapons and gear

Why Cris Carter is right about Adrian Peterson, and Charles Barkley isn’t

Map: State poverty rates at pre-recession levels

Bowser’s D.C. Council record an issue in mayoral race


New D.C. education ombudsman has a busy first year

Pr. George’s school board settles discrimination lawsuit


The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel sidesteps his campaign's criticism of Fioretti

Convicted ex-aide to former Mayor Washington dies


New subpoena in federal probe of Quinn anti-violence grant program


Chicago unveils program to help veterans with housing


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Richmond Heights residents boo at Mayor Miesha Headen's town hall meeting, claim she dodged tough questions

Ohio State University will collaborate with 10 major universities to improve retention and graduation: Higher Education Roundup

Cleveland Water Department asks council for $1 million for another consultant

Housing First opens newest apartments in work to end homelessness


The Los Angeles Times

Vikings place Adrian Peterson on exempt list, barring him from team

L.A.'s DWP managers agree to undergo formal evaluations


L.A. County board wades into debate on medical malpractice measure

Power grid and patience are strained as heat wave continues


Daniele Watts: LAPD chief says officers acted 'well within' authority



USA Today

Justice Department study to explore police bias

St. Louis County chief defends militarization of police

UN: Nearly $1 billion needed now to stop Ebola


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Reed: City will be involved in Hawks’ sale

Voter group, Georgia officials working on extension related to investigation








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