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Today in Black America - August 13

POSTED: August 13, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Collection of Credit Card Debt Is Riddled With Problems

For Ryan and Obama, More Than the Usual Rivalry

Elevating Ryan, and His Budget Details


Editorial: The Romney-Ryan Plan for America


Racial Profiling Charges Renew Questions About Counterterrorism Program

Study Links Healthier Weight in Children With Strict Laws on School Snacks


Officials Defend Fatal Shooting of a Knife-Wielding Man Near Times Sq.



The Christian Science Monitor

Back to school: How to measure a good teacher

Republicans, Democrats scramble to frame Paul Ryan’s political persona

Romney falling behind in polls. Will Paul Ryan help?

Romney's Paul Ryan pick energizes GOP (+video)

We know Paul Ryan is a budget hawk. But what about other issues?


The Star Ledger


Once hyped as VP contender, Christie now appears forgotten

N.J. gas prices inch higher during the last throes of summer

FBI has binder of evidence in case against Trenton Mayor Tony Mack

Alzheimer's clinical trials provide sliver of hope to 'heroic' volunteers

Gov. Chris Christie's political future could take several different paths



The Detroit Free Press

Festival encourages metro Detroiters to see world-famous art on Heidelberg Street

Detroit Schools open student YouTube video contest


Detroit Public Schools board can't stop reform district, leader says


School board activist seeks removal of districts' emergency financial managers


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Deal has $40B Medicaid dilemma


Ex-APS teacher claims retaliation

APS coordinator defends self



The Washington Post

How the Ryan pick has reshaped the race


With Ryan pick, Democrats ready to pounce on Republicans’ budget plan

Ryan’s ties to convicted Wisconsin businessman could draw scrutiny


Amid a push for stricter voter ID laws, analysis shows few instances of fraud


Three polls show Obama widening lead

3 college students run for county school board


Al Freeman Jr., Emmy Award-winning actor, dies at 78


The Chicago Tribune

10 teenage girls look to provide safe haven in Roseland through playground project

American Indians in Chicago struggle to preserve identity, culture and history


Chicago cop whose home was raided is awarded $565,000 in damages



The Los Angeles Times

Judges may free inmates as state fails on crowding

Senate panel backs extension of mortgage debt relief law

Fired charter school executive receives $245,000 in settlement


New South Gate high school is finally opening



USA Today

Budget fight dims growth

Justices get affirmative action case

Identifying 'warning behaviors' to stop killings


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland's St. Adalbert, with roots in city's first and only African-American Catholic church, re-opens (gallery)

Ohio campaign to overhaul redistricting process will be hard fought

Cleveland teens learn life skills through summer basketball program (video)


The Charlotte Observer

In N.C., Romney, Ryan paint a distinct choice

A show of solidarity in the right to worship


Morrison: CMS must confront race, value of diplomas

NC Central University's head gets small severance |










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