"Hispanics are pulling (small Midwestern towns) out of a long recession" – WSJ

If Texas goes blue, GOP would "cease to exist" – New Yorker
Maybe the U.S. should raise tax revenue by capping deductions a la Mitt – Economist
Pilot shortage looms for U.S. Airlines – WSJ
Google was blocked in China during early part of party congress – NY Times
Downtown Duluth's AT&T Tower coming down – News Tribune
Groupon fights for its life as daily deals fade – Reuters
Canada looks to lure energy workers from U.S. – LA Times
How weather affects corporate earnings – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel