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POSTED: September 13, 2016, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: Philosopher Alain Locke, the first Black Rhodes Scholar, was born on this date in Philadelphia in 1886.

The New York Times

National

A Protest Spreads and Revives a Spirit Long Dormant

Op-Ed: What Trump’s Rise Looks Like to Black and Hispanic Republicans


For Every 10 U.S. Adults, Six Vote and Four Don’t. What Separates Them?

EDITORIAL: Full Disclosure on Candidates’ Health


Decision to Keep Illness Secret Sets Clinton Back


Scrutiny of Hillary Clinton’s Health Puts New Focus on Tim Kaine

Candidate Gaffes Are Overrated; Health Concerns Could Influence Voters More

Trump Seizes on Rival’s Absence in an Effort to Press His Case

N.C.A.A. Moves Championship Events From North Carolina, Citing Anti-Gay Law


Local


De Blasio’s Nonprofit Must Comply With Ethics Panel’s Subpoena, Judge Says


Period for Ground Zero Workers to Seek Compensation Is Extended

Trial Over Potsdam Boy’s Killing Begins With Focus on Credibility


The Christian Science Monitor


Fifty years after riots, Watts builds a bridge for minorities, police

Should Americans be able to sue other governments? Gulf states say no.

Louisiana Gov. requests $2 billion in federal funding for flood recovery



The Star-Ledger


Another N.J. insurance company drops out of Obamacare

Cops investigating student's threat to 'shoot up' school

Christie, NJEA agree to meet about changes in health care for retirees

Senate committee endorses Christie's treasurer pick


Philly.com


Lynne Abraham can relate to Hillary Clinton: 'The same thing happened to me'

State faculty authorize negotiating committee to call a strike

Before state Supreme Court weighs in, a rally for education funding


Ex-Fattah strategist Lindenfeld, who testified against him, gets probation and a fine

After D.A.'s disclosures, Philly bar association wants a gift ban


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Akron City Council approves 1-year freeze on medical marijuana


Special election for phased-in $15 minimum wage proposal set for May 2 in Cleveland


Cuyahoga County voters requesting early ballots in record numbers

Gazebo where Tamir Rice was shot to be deconstructed Wednesday

Ohio attorney general rejects proposal to brand abortion as aggravated murder

Akron Community Foundation awards nearly $3 million in grants



The Chicago Tribune


Grand jury to look into possible cover-up by Chicago police in Laquan McDonald shooting


EDITORIALS: Join us for the Cook County state’s attorney debate

Morning Spin: Emanuel's police reform plan gets first public hearing

Chicago passes another grim milestone: More than 3,000 shot this year



The Detroit Free Press


Detroit: Where your paycheck goes further?


Detroit principal pays back $84K, but it doesn't keep him out of prison


Flint police investigate possible break-in at mayor's office


Detroit water department to charge new fee despite council concerns



The Washington Post


Texas gun-rights activist slammmed for graphic film portraying shooting of a student protester

Clinton’s impulse to ‘power through’ with pneumonia set off cascade of problems


The Fix: Why Clinton’s health incident isn’t going away

Trump’s campaign says he’s given ‘tens of millions’ to charity, but offers no details and no proof

Worried Republicans are pouring resources into North Carolina

Obama to veto popular 9/11 victims’ bill, White House says


Karen Bass says that in politics, it’s men who are the emotional ones

Bad-check charge dropped against renowned civil rights leader Walter Fauntroy

Girl, 16, found guilty of second-degree murder in fatal stabbing of 18-year-old


Why some residents are trying to stop a Walmart expansion in Pr. George’s



The Los Angeles Times


California voters support initiative to legalize recreational use of marijuana, poll finds

Essential California: Why was this man charged and convicted of murder?

Pomona settles lawsuit over confiscation of homeless people's property



USA Today


Lawsuit: Cops made women shake breasts in traffic stop


Colin Kaepernick fires back at Trent Dilfer over anthem protest criticism













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