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Today in Black America - October 12

POSTED: October 12, 2012, 7:00 am

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The New York Times

Night of Withering Ripostes, Mostly Delivered by Biden

In Polls, Biden Gets a Hold

Biden and Ryan Quarrel Aggressively in Debate, Offering Contrasts

After Fiery Florida Rally, Obama Focuses on Debate Work


Higher Postage Rates Coming in January

Weapons Charges Reduced for a Monitor of the Police

U.S. Panel to Hear Opponents of Indian Point Nuclear Plant

Espada to Plead Guilty to Remaining Charges After Being Convicted of Theft



The Christian Science Monitor

522,719 presidential votes cast so far: Is Mitt Romney holding his own?

Biden, Ryan hold their own in tough vice presidential debate

Swing state polls echo national trend: Mitt Romney on the rise

How tougher classes in high school can help kids make it through college

A story to celebrate on the International Day of the Girl Child


The Star Ledger


5-year-old allegedly forced to trash-pick and eat bagel is having nightmares, mother says

Essex County Sheriff's clerk resigns a year after pleading guilty to voter fraud

Assembly panel approves bill creating marketplace for health exchange

Gov. Christie expresses regret about calling Navy SEAL 'idiot'


The Detroit Free Press


Michigan Supreme Court hears arguments on marijuana dispensaries

U.S. surgeon general to visit Munger school in Detroit


Sister of Kilpatrick's ex-mistress says nonprofit paid for family expenses


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Carter’s to bring 200 jobs to Atlanta

N. Atlanta High’s poor performance startles some

Lottery board member resigns citing pressure from the governor on presidential hire

APS tribunal recommends firing of former Toomer Elementary test coordinator


The Washington Post

Biden, Ryan come out swinging in debate

VP debate: Winners and losers


Fact checks: ‘Obamacare’ insurance, defense cuts and Medicare debate

Ohio told to count votes despite errors

Pew poll: Obama has commanding lead among Latinos


D.C. Council at-large race grows increasingly tense


Voter registration deadline is next week

Washington area election officials prepare for high turnout, confusion at polls



The Chicago Tribune

CPS chief Jean-Claude Brizard leaves post

Quinn's job approval rating 26 percent


Speaker Madigan gets poor marks from many voters

Report: High school initiatives yield collegiate gains


Emanuel's spending plan banks on a growing economy, money from new sources


Rahm Emanuel with the Editorial Board - October 10, 2012



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. schools improve by state standards, not enough by U.S. yardstick

Obama, Romney have similar basic views on education

California's renewable-energy plans may hinge on presidential race


Lancaster, rights groups settle Section 8 discrimination suit



The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Former Cleveland schools CEO Barbara Byrd Bennett to take over top post in Chicago

Federal appeals court says Ohio must count provisional ballots with mistakes due to poll worker error


Michelle Obama to appear at Tri-C on Monday


Don't bother writing Ohio congress members -- they usually don't answer, says Kent State journalism class (video)


Ohio elections chief Jon Husted restricts methods to notify voters of absentee ballot errors



USA Today

Debate analysis: Biden more aggressive than his boss

Fact check: A 2nd look at Biden and Ryan claims


Campaigns claim edge in registrations, early voting efforts






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