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    August 04, 2011

    Column

    1. One Perspective: The nature of the 'Political Base'
    2. Legal View: Two trials, two verdicts in Casey Anthony case
    3. Money Matters: Want to be a better investor? Play more golf

    State

    1. State Roundup
    2. Lansing American Family Association chief seeks Sen. seat
    3. Detroit 26 people indicted in Medicare scheme 4 doctors accused of taking kickbacks

    Business

    1. Automotive U.S. auto industry uneasy after weak July sales Ford and GM have scaled back annual forecasts
    2. Personal Finance Default fears drove 401(k) investors from stocks Fear, uncertainty unsettle workers
    3. Economy Factory orders dropped 0.8 percent in June High energy prices and supply disruptions took a toll
    4. Economy Service firms expand at slowest pace in 17 months

    Nation

    1. National Roundup
    2. Washington Tribe's new law recognizes same-sex marriage Courts to decide if granted unions will be recognized elsewhere
    3. Texas Jury hears tapes of polygamist discussing sex
    4. Supreme Court Watch At the Supreme Court, it's still Scalia v. Breyer Two justices often spar with one another

    Courts

    1. Court Roundup
    2. Louisiana Jury to deliberate in Katrina shootings trial Case involved weeks of testimony from about 60 witnesses
    3. New York NYC kindergarten teacher, 80, sues school over firing Says school created 'unpleasant working environment' for her

    Feature

    1. Appeals court overturns rare Mich. death sentence Rules sentencing phase must be started from scratch
    2. Raising visibility, building credibility New DMBA president outlines goals for coming year