Today in Black History: Bethune-Cookman College was founded in Daytona Beach, Florida by educator Mary McCleod Bethune in 1904.
The New York Times
In Secret Service, Some Blacks See a Flawed Shield for the President
Editorial: What to Do About Student Loan Defaults
In Illinois Speech, Obama Trumpets Economic Success as Midterm Vote Nears
Justices Take Cases on Bias, Redistricting and Judicial Elections
Another Government Website Rollout That Is Found Wanting
Bratton Says New York Police Dept. Must Dismiss Bad Officers
Charter School Backers Rally, Hoping to Influence de Blasio’s Policies
A Life Dedicated to Raising the Profile of a Black Army Unit Overlooked by History
New York City Said to Open Inquiry on Omission by First Lady’s Top Aide
Bureaucracy Turns a Hero Into a Rogue
The Christian Science Monitor
Can the Iraqi Army regroup in time to repel the Islamic State?
Despite new Ebola case, US has good track record stopping pandemics (+video)
The Monitor's View Why teens often lead protests
Ferguson's ballot box protest: voter registration up 25 percent since shooting (+video)
Supreme Court: Texas housing case could prove pivotal for civil rights
The Star Ledger
Son of Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo lands $92K job on N.J. payroll
N.J. diocese pays $610K to settle claim it allowed sexually abusive priest to remain in ministry
Christie stays away from immigration debate in Arizona campaign stop
In historic vote Trenton council moves to waive residency requirement for some city employees
See how N.J.'s population is undergoing a seismic shift
Philly.com
2 resign; more porn emails to be released
Sources: Gaming-board chair got sexually explicit emails
State House talks hate crimes
Massive N.J. base helps Liberia fight Ebola, and the drive against ISIS
The Washington Post
For Obamas, a trusted choice for Secret Service
NBC: Cameraman in Liberia tests positive for Ebola
‘Don’t touch anything. Viruses.’
Ferguson police arrest protesters, freelancer
Robinson: What the White House doesn’t need
Chasing a pennant — and a new generation
D.C. mayoral candidates tangle over affordable housing
The Detroit Free Press
Peters leads Land by 9 percentage points in Senate race
Supportive audience meets Snyder in Troy town hall
Detroit firefighters to train as medical 1st responders
Orr says settlement with DIA averted costly legal fight
The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Deadly shooting overnight at Atlantic Station
Reed expected to hold briefing on Atlanta Hawks Friday
APS trial: tipster describes cheating and other fraud
Ellis grilled on allegations of quid pro quo; testimony resumes Fri.
The Chicago Tribune
State Sen. Trotter denies approving letters to top Zimbabwe officials
Ex-cop Burge leaves prison, but torture victim is left seeking reparations
CPS not taking proposals for new charter schools
The Los Angeles Times
L.A. County unable to avert federal oversight of jails
Cancer risk from air pollution drops in Southern California
Cities may use bankruptcy to cut worker pensions
Smartphone apps let neighbors report water wasters
USA Today
Fla. cop on leave in tasing of woman in her 60s
Where the jobs are: The new blue collar
Colo. school district passes curriculum review
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