the morning cram [homestretch edition]

Today on NPR:

The end of the Labor Day holiday marks the beginning of the 2012 Presidential race's last lap.

In Kentucky:

• A new report says 22 children died from abuse or neglect in the Commonwealth; nevertheless, the number represents a drop from last year.
• The AMA says there's an alarming growth in the number of newborns suffering from drug withdrawal.
• No Kentuckians are slated to speak to Democrats at their national convention in Charlotte this week.
• The Murray State Racer football team starts the season with a loss to No. 7 FSU.

In Tennessee:

• Democrats in the Tennessee legislature call for diversity and sensitivity training for all lawmakers.
• Judges on a special court deciding an appeal over a Haslam appointment recuse themselves.