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Today in Black America - October 8

POSTED: October 08, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

With Biden Up Next to Debate, Obama’s Aides Plot Comeback

For Both Campaigns, Time to Fine-Tune Their Messages

Error and Fraud at Issue as Absentee Voting Rises


For Democrats and Obama, a Record Haul in September

Romney Claims of Bipartisanship as Governor Face Challenge

Still a Conservative Provocateur, Carlson Angles for Clicks, Not Fights


For Judge in Firefighter Discrimination Case, an Evolving Opinion


Relatives Rally at Protest of Fatal Police Shooting



The Christian Science Monitor


Brenda Palms Barber offers ex-cons in Chicago a honey of a second chance

Below the line: Poverty in America


Editor's Blog: How poor is poor? How rich is rich?

Latest figures show Obama campaign war chest approaching $1 billion

Latest polls: Romney's uphill fight not as steep



The Star Ledger


Heroin use among young in N.J. is up, and in more suburban areas

Secret observers find 'shocking' lapses in Newark airport security, report says

NJ's second largest school district says parents taking pass on free student breakfasts

Employment, wages increase in Bergen County


The Detroit Free Press

EAA could become Michigan's largest school district in next 5 years

Kilpatrick trial Week 2 review: Allegations of kickbacks pulled from bra, misused grants

With video: DMC chief Mike Duggan weighs run for mayor of Detroit

Hundreds in Michigan sued over thousands that they owe in delinquent student loans


Time is running out to register to vote in Nov. 6 election


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Georgia voter registration deadline looms

Fulton elections board member swayed hiring

APS superintendent Davis to meet with North Atlanta High parents

More Georgia doctors limit Medicare as senior population swells


The Washington Post


In major speech, Romney to call for change of course in Middle East


Lawmakers can benefit from bills they back

Supreme Court receives outpouring of views on affirmative action case

Less HIV money for women, youths in big cities


With shelters full, homeless families have nowhere to go


Students from segregated Montgomery County schools reunite



The Chicago Tribune

Girl, 13, among 5 shot in separate Chicago shootings

Voter registration down in Chicago, Cook, but up in suburbs

Teacher contract talks to continue Monday in Evergreen Park


CPS cuts spending to meet teachers contract



The Los Angeles Times


Mervyn M. Dymally dies at 86

LAUSD moves up deadline for magnet schools


L.A. Schools urged to use up technology vouchers

Schwarzenegger says politicians need more guts on immigration



The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Early voting adds intensity and pageantry to the Obama and Romney ground games in Ohio

Ohio State University joins massive open online course movement

Analysis of Cuyahoga County voting finds cutback on in-person balloting hits minorities most


President Barack Obama returns to battleground Ohio as new dynamics shape race for White House


USA Today

NYPD bills mom for dent in car that killed son










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