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Today in Black America - November 4

POSTED: November 04, 2013, 12:00 am

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Today in Black History: Mezzo-soprano 0pera star Shirley Verrett makes her New York City Opera debut in 1958.

The New York Times

Kochs’ Group Has Big Ambitions in Small Elections

Under Health Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies

Romney Sees Christie as Potential G.O.P. Savior in ’16

Poverty in America Is Mainstream

Blow: Court Fight


Krugman: A War on the Poor


Colorado Is Asking Taxpayers for $1 Billion to Help Schools

Next Hurdle for Republicans: Immigration

Supporter’s Caustic Remark Spices Up Mayoral Campaign’s Final Days

Top 2 Candidates Vow to Make City Hall More Faith-Friendly



The Christian Science Monitor

Apartheid's legacy on land and farms is slow to fade in South Africa

President Obama used to be a popular guy. Now, not so much. (+video)

Fixing haywire HealthCare.gov is just one hurdle for Obamacare


Pope Francis: Is the people's pontiff a revolutionary? (+video)

Ouster of 'Bishop of Bling' puts heat on wealthy German Catholic Church



The Star Ledger

Two polls show Gov. Christie with strong lead over Barbara Buono


N.J. ballot question tying minimum wage increases to constitution sparks expensive battle


At Paterson rally, Buono says Christie 'believes in disenfranchising people'


Chris Christie argues with public school teacher during Somers Point campaign stop

Trenton middle schools add extracurricular activities to engage students


The Detroit Free Press

Mike Duggan, Benny Napoleon make final push for voters at churches


Free Press endorsements: Detroit's mayoral, council, clerk elections

Where they stand: Mike Duggan vs. Benny Napoleon on Detroit and regional issues


Gov. Snyder, Mayor Bing to announce public safety initiative

Study: 1 in 3 kids has necessary skills to thrive as adults


Metro Detroit school bond proposals focusing on keeping kids safe


Philly.com


Corbett's legal bills total $6.4M, and rising

SEPTA chief embraces the new


Phila. schools rehire 80 laid-off counselors

The bureaucracy of poverty


5 policy areas addressed in anti-poverty plan


Experts: Poverty not easily fixed


City wellness effort cuts pounds, health care costs for workers


The Washington Post


Backlash grows over higher costs under health law


Congressman fights to defend law

Food stamp cuts will hurt, poor and advocates say

Cuccinelli’s campaign serves as warning to rising GOP stars


Prince William is bellwether for Va. politics


Children from poor families lag in cognitive development


Takoma Park’s 16- and 17-year-old voters will make history


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Federal suit challenges Georgia ‘stand your ground law’



The Chicago Tribune

Nonprofit brings warmth to CHA children

Year Up gives young adults leg up in job market


Illinois, ACT differ on college-readiness figures


Federal cuts hit Chicago's Head Start

Jesse Jackson Jr. gets projected prison release date

Top cop: No need to hire more Chicago officers



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Shipping containers at center of new retail strategy for downtown Cleveland's Warehouse District

Ohio State's $50 million investment in Mark Kvamme came despite concerns from top officials

East Side Catholic church won't join other churches seeking higher standards at charter school leasing old parish school building


Ohio to spend $120 million over three years to help counties, communities with bridge upkeep


The Los Angeles Times


Obama unable to govern like he campaigns

Tough drug sentences apply unequal justice

Union coalition joins SEIU local in healthcare fight with L.A. County


Supt. Deasy's style could make or break his legacy in L.A. Unified


USA Today

For S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley, 'it's been a long year'

'Game Change' sequel offers surprising revelations about Obama

Navy secrets bought with prostitutes, bribes

Food stamp cuts create high demand for food bank supplies

Mom: Freeze position inappropriate for kids





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