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Today in Black America - August 28

POSTED: August 28, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Court Rules Israel Wasn’t at Fault in U.S. Activist’s Death

After Youth Attacks, Israeli Schools Confront Hate

Business and Political Experiences Pull Romney 2 Ways on Economy

A Party of Factions Gathers, Seeking Consensus


Keynoter Christie Is a Skilled Speaker and Tea Party Pleaser


State Senator From Queens Is Indicted


Assembly Paid $103,000 in Harassment Case


2 Courts Cite a Vague Rule in Rejecting State Laws



The Christian Science Monitor

Medicare: Republicans say they're ready to rumble. Is that wise?


Bad news for Romney: More interest in GOP platform than in speech, poll says

Poll: Obama vulnerable on economy, Romney weak on voter approval

'2016: Obama's America' – Will political documentary sway undecided voters?



The Star Ledger

Hoopla in Springfield: Residents argue over town's decision to take down basketball hoops

Will Gov. Christie's speech change Garden State's perception? N.J. voters say no, poll shows

N.J. residents' financial outlook growing more grim, poll finds


Trenton mayor's brother seeks to withdraw guilty plea in official misconduct case

Bayonne public schools lower passing grade for all courses to 65



The Detroit Free Press

After day of controversial decisions, fate of 4 ballot initiatives likely rests with high court

Special education advocates to rally in Lansing over class sizes, caseloads

New Mumford High set to open in Detroit

DPS board OKs subpoena of Roy Roberts to answer questions

Poli-bites: Mitt Romney tied with Barack Obama in Michigan, poll shows


The Washington Post


With an eye on Isaac, Republicans press ahead with convention in Tampa

Tropical Storm Isaac intersecting with Gulf Coast, GOP and a painful past

A preview of Ryan’s convention speech


Franklin Graham: Jesus is a model on how the church should respond to HIV/AIDS

7 years after Katrina, New Orleans sees gentrification spreading into old neighborhoods


Student wounded in Maryland school shooting



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Atlanta may redo panhandling plan


Teacher allegedly helped ‘dumb’ cheat


The Star Ledger

Sen. Mark Kirk's absence noted at GOP convention

Quinn signs law inspired by attack on Elgin teacher

9 hurt in shootings across the city


U.S. soldiers killed two to shield anarchist plot: prosecutor

Study: Suburbs are major source of guns used in Chicago crimes


The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles college students face more crowds, fewer classes


Bill would exempt drug users from prosecution if they seek help


USA Today


Six-year struggle shaped Romney

Teen in custody after Md. school shooting


Isaac likely to hike gasoline prices

Low-level workers fired because of new banking standards



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland plans overdue discussion about race relations that gives city neighborhoods chance to sound off: Mark Naymik

Provisional ballots must be counted in Ohio regardless of poll worker error, federal judge rules


President Obama to make campaign visit to Cleveland on Labor Day

Candlelight vigil today for slain 15-year-old Danica Nelson




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