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Today in Black America - August 14

POSTED: August 14, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Ryan Has Kept Close Ties to Wealthy Donors on the Right

Medicare Rises as Prime Election Issue


For Ryan and Obama, More Than the Usual Rivalry

As Ryan Looks to Focus on Economy, Spotlight Shines on His Other Views

3 Dead, Including Gunman, in Shooting Near Texas A&M


Young Immigrants, in America Illegally, Line Up for Reprieve

Quinn Seeks to Expand City Program Benefiting Companies Owned by Minorities and Women


The Christian Science Monitor

With Paul Ryan, Romney brings Wisconsin into play. But it's no sure bet. (+video)


US suspends aid to Honduras over human rights concerns

Palestinians face losing their home on the (firing) range


The Star Ledger


Gov. Christie to deliver Republican National Convention keynote speech, party leaders to announce

Newark OKs Prudential's $444 million office complex

62 N.J. hospitals to be penalized for high re-admission rates among elderly patients


The Detroit Free Press

Judge could rule today on new lawyer for Kwame Kilpatrick in corruption trial

Employers offer insurance policies that reward workers for healthier living

Detroit-area salaried workers expected to get 3.4% raise, survey predicts

State: 4 ballot proposals including bargaining rights, casino gambling have enough signatures for November vote


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

State ordered to pay school workers


The Washington Post


Justices to hear case involving affirmative action at universities

The dual perception of VP candidate Paul Ryan

Both camps hit trail running as race to define the Republican ticket begins


House files lawsuit against Holder


2012 debate moderators announced



The Chicago Tribune


After delay, CeaseFire begins partnership with city

Graphic: The number of homicides has increased this year.


Mayo Clinic: Rep. Jackson being treated for bipolar disorder


Islamic groups alarmed by suburban incidents


Third of CPS schools roll out longer days


The Los Angeles Times

Compton NAACP moves to recall school board member

State scrambles to pay bills with more borrowing

Muslim employee's suit accuses Disney of bias over head scarf

Seniors would pay the price for Ryan's plan

UC files court brief supporting race-based admissions policy


USA Today


Dozens of 'innocent' prisoners could be freed

Ryan scores lowest poll numbers since Quayle


Zimmerman attorney appeals for new judge

Mississippi has highest obesity rate; Colorado has lowest


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jon Husted doesn't rule out limiting early voting throughout Ohio


Cleveland schools' levy campaign names leaders

'Joe the Plumber': U.S. should build a fence on the Mexican border and 'start shooting'

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