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Today in Black America - September 16

POSTED: September 16, 2015, 8:30 am

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Today in Black History: Social worker and National Urban League leader Lester Granger was born in 1896 in Newport News, Va. and raised in Newark, New Jersey
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The New York Times

National

More Republicans See Donald Trump as a Winner, Poll Finds

Donald Trump, Firework of Campaign Trail, Shows a More Measured Side


G.O.P. Debate Night on CNN: What the 11 Leading Candidates Need to Do

Senate Democrats Again Block Vote to Reject Iran Deal


Striking Seattle Teachers Poised to Return to Classroom

Democrats Move to Beef Up Fund-Raising With Staff Overhaul

Editorial: Countdown to an Execution in Oklahoma



Local


Defiant Baruch Fraternity Pledge Fought Back in Fatal Hazing, Report Says


De Blasio to Announce 10-Year Deadline to Offer Computer Science to All Students

Suit Accusing Dakota Co-op Board of Bias Against Blacks and Hispanics Fails

Cuomo and Christie Say States Can Pay Half of Hudson Rail Tunnel Project


Philly.com

Controller subpoenas city department


Teachers' union leaders face challengers

College president heavily faulted in Showboat-Stockton fiasco

Harvey Crudup, 80; rose to a top Phila. police post


The Star Ledger


FEMA extends deadline for Sandy homeowners


Christie's leadership on Rutgers' troubles: Nothing to see here | Editorial

1,200 housing units, recreation facilities planned for former Texaco site in Bayonne

Newark councilman defends proposed $1.5B PATH extension after 'attack' by state pols


The Christian Science Monitor


From Boston to Beijing, signs of climate momentum

Could Martin O'Malley's plan to end gun violence work?

Why a four-day school week means higher math scores


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

State school board tables proposed investigation of charter school grade 'scrubbing'

State school board opposes Issue 3 marijuana legalization in Ohio

Family announces funeral arrangements for 5-year-old Cleveland boy killed in drive-by shooting

Will John Kasich's early success make him a target at Wednesday night's Republican debate?


The Los Angeles Times

Patients scarred, insurance firms duped in massive scam, L.A. County prosecutors say


Trump, taunted by protesters, delivers barbs on immigration in L.A. Harbor speech

L.A.'s newest police commissioner elected board's president


Why kids are missing so much kindergarten

L.A. Unified school board meets with superintendent search firm


California voters sharply disagree on low-cost healthcare for immigrants


The Washington Post

Republican debate will be about policy — or pizazz


That Illinois cop-killing sparked outrage and tears. But could it have been suicide?

Democrats block GOP again on Iran but McConnell threatens more votes


Next shutdown showdown comes down to a few key numbers


Democrats push to allow 16-year-olds nationwide to preregister to vote

Damon faces backlash after dismissing diversity behind Hollywood cameras

Is ‘welfare’ the highest paying entry-level job in 35 states? Read the study.

D.C. mayor to present $23 million supplemental budget to council


School dropout study: ‘You don’t have to be Mother Teresa to help a kid.’


The number of black teachers has dropped in nine U.S. cities



The Chicago Tribune

Woman shot while taking out trash among 10 hurt in city shootings

Emanuel defends property tax exemption plan


USA Today

Kids consume 12% of their calories from fast food, study shows

Nashville sees surge in young homicide victims, offenders

GOP debate looks to be outsiders vs. insiders battle









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