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Today in Black America - September 12

POSTED: September 12, 2012, 8:20 am

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The New York Times

U.S. Envoy to Libya Is Killed in Attack

Dissecting Romney’s Vietnam Stance at Stanford


After Criticism of His Convention Speech, Romney Thanks Nation’s Armed Forces

At Ground Zero, Readers Offer Plain-Spoken Tributes to Those Lost

Ex-Mayoral Aide to Help Assembly Speaker in Harassment Case



The Christian Science Monitor


Why Obama wants Chicago teachers strike to go away – fast

In Chicago strike, teachers draw a line on education reform (+video)

FAMU blames hazing victim for his own death: Heartless or prudent?

With early voting, Election Day is around the corner, even if Nov. 6 isn't



The Star Ledger

Tom Moran: Christie's anger issues continue to flare up

Gun violence has many N.J. residents 'very concerned,' poll shows

Chris Christie set to start another town hall schedule with familiar feel

Newark City Council grants residents vote over MUA issue


The Detroit Press

Taxpayers may be facing hefty tab for lawyers in Kilpatrick corruption trial

How Michigan is doing on promises to Detroit in consent deal

Kwame Kilpatrick corruption trial defense fears some too eager to serve on jury; 8 join the pool

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's plan: Tax Blue Cross Blue Shield, but cut the red tape


Taxpayers covered $168,000 in legal fees for Monica Conyers, Sam Riddle public corruption cases


The Washington Post

Romney ramps up campaign schedule

Nine deep thoughts on the new Post-ABC poll

Bill Clinton stumps for Obama in Fla.

IRS pays whistleblower $104M for tax cheat info

Army vet, among first black women to serve, celebrates 105th birthday


The Chicago Tribune

Both sides 'kilometers apart' as strike enters 3rd day: union boss

Family, activists jump in to keep kids safe, active


Some Chicago Public Schools custodians may strike

Suburban school strike threats heat up


USA Today

EPA to clean up lead in N.J. soil

Anti-Islam filmmaker in hiding


FAMU faults drum major, not school, in his hazing death



The Los Angeles Times


LAUSD, union OK new evaluation system

Charter campuses focus of L.A. school-board protests


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cuyahoga Community College helps low-income students find benefits


Gov. John Kasich launches budget collaboration among colleges and universities


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


APS lawyers urge firing of another teacher



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