This Week in the Mercury
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Surprise! Iranian president urges "decisive" and "merciless" prosecution of people who opposed his election.
Socialists Hate Video Games: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and friends can't stop people from murdering each other in the capital, but they're hoping a ban on violent video games will work a miracle.
Spooks Can't Get Along: The Justice Department and CIA are at each other's throats over detainee abuse issues.
"Super-Swinger Jet-Set Types": Remember when Nixon spied on Ted Kennedy?
Terrible Kidnapping Case: Girl missing for 18 years finally surfaces with two children fathered by her sex-offender captor.
"Skank Suit" Weak: That woman who started the skank blog is trying to sue Google for $15 million for turning over her name, but her chances don't look good.
No More Skool! Oregon pushes back stricter high school graduation standards.
Danger! Bike through a stop sign, wind up in handcuffs.
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