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POSTED: November 15, 2012, 6:00 am

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The New York Times

Obama Details Lines of Battle in Budget Plan, and on Libya

Obama Defends Susan Rice on Benghazi


Editorial: Standing Tougher


Senator-Elect Angus King of Maine to Align Himself With Democrats

Pelosi Will Remain Democratic Leader in House; Few Changes in Leadership

Romney Blames Loss on Obama's 'Gifts' to Minorities and Young Voters

Ryan Sees Urban Vote as Reason G.O.P. Lost

Senators Ask for $1 Billion in Aid for New York Coastline

Schneiderman Subpoenas Con Edison and L.I. Power Authority Over Storm


The Christian Science Monitor

Immigration reform: Obama predicts action, calls to 'seize the moment'


Obama vigorously defends UN envoy Rice, calling criticisms 'outrageous'


Political gridlock over 'fiscal cliff'? Not if CEOs can help it.

'Fiscal cliff' meets debt ceiling: Should Washington tackle both now?

Anti-austerity strikes wrack Europe, but will they foment change?


The Star Ledger


Newark teachers union approves landmark contract offering merit pay bonuses

Sandy decimated N.J. power systems far worse than Irene, data shows

Authorities: Penns Grove police officer under investigation after beating fellow officer at Florida hotel: Updated

Former Trenton police director James Golden exploring possible mayoral run


The Detroit Free Press

Chrysler to trumpet 1,250 new jobs for Michigan

Judge adjourns lawsuit to dismiss most of Detroit school board


Bing to announce fate of Brewster-Douglass complex where the Supremes lived

Ferguson's attorney rips into government's witness on extortion charge



The Washington Post

Obama lays out vision for second term


Obama: No ‘red lines’ on top tax rate

Obama’s door to tax compromise

Romney: Obama’s ‘gifts’ to youths, women, African Americans led to loss

A very tough election for black candidates not named Obama

Teachers union: Unionize D.C. charter schools

Gray touts economic development plan

In Southeast, a mission of love


The Chicago Tribune

CPS: Charters not immune from closings

Advance Illinois releases dismal report on education in Illinois


State lawmaker's bribery trial set for October

Jesse Jackson Jr. remains no-show at lame-duck session


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Former principal’s son stole dad's retirement pay


Waffle House CEO's sex tapes impounded

Georgia’s jobless rate falls to 8.7% in October

Former M.A. Jones Elementary teacher appeals charges of cheating to APS tribunal


Funeral Friday for fallen Henry County officer

No distress call from APD helicopter before crash, NTSB says


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. County sheriff's deputy held in fatal off-duty shooting

UC, Cal State approve budgets that seek more state funding

Poll: Enthusiasm for ballot measures motivated state voters

California sees strong month for tax revenue


Twenty-one California school districts apply for controversial federal grant


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio House committee approves bill to defund Planned Parenthood


Rep. Marcia Fudge selected to chair Congressional Black Caucus



USA Today


No answers from drug executive at hearing on meningitis

Medics race to save troops with horrific injuries


Poll: Americans generally optimistic after election

Will U.S. go over the fiscal cliff?



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