FBI offers $50,000 reward for terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, alleged co-conspirator with Tarek Mehanna – The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture of terrorism suspect Ahmad Abousamra, who once lived in Mansfield, Mass., and who prosecutors say allegedly traveled to Pakistan and Yemen to train in how to kill American servicemen overseas. The Boston Globe

Obama and Romney ready to battle in first TV debate – President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney will come face to face for the first time in the presidential campaign for a nationally televised debate today. The Courier-Mail

American says installation job caused seat snafu – American Airlines plans to check 11 planes after it inspected and fixed loose seats on 36 of its Boeing 757 jets. Chicago Tribune

Fla. businessman who duped investors with Facebook share promises pleads guilty in NY – A Fort Lauderdale mutual fund executive pleaded guilty to defrauding investors after spending $4 million of their money on expensive jewelry, interior decorating and luxury cars. Associated Press via The Washington Post

Illegal immigrant in Fla. fights for law license – A 25-year-old illegal Mexican immigrant, who came to the U.S. when he was 9, has Florida bar examiners questioning whether to give him a license to practice law. Associated Press via The Wall Street Journal

G.O.P. Aims to Remake Florida Supreme Court – In a bid to remake Florida’s judiciary, Republicans are asking voters to oust three state Supreme Court justices and give the Legislature greater power over Supreme Court appointments and judicial rules of procedure. The New York Times