This Week in the Mercury
Thursday, September 22, 2011
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Troy Davis! Troy Davis! Troy Davis! Georgia went ahead and executed the man whose doubt-ridden murder case gained international attention. His last words were, "I am innocent."
Us vs. Them: The people on the Forbes 400 list got 12 percent richer last year.
Speaking of Moneybags: Why are Obama and Warren Buffett BFFs all of a sudden?
Stock Shock: The Dow today went down, down, down.
Actual WMDs! Libyan rebels say they've found a Gaddafi's stockpile of chemical weapons.
Veil of justice: Muslim French women who face fines for wearing a full-face veil argue their case in court.
Facemaster Music: As part of its revamp, the lord and master Facebook launches a music platform.
Satellite on Fire! Photos of a US weather satellite totally eating it in space.
Good Sign: Apparently building an entire TV show around getting ladies to wear rabbit tails on their butts does not guarantee success.
I'll be Book: Ahnold is writing a memoir.
Wyden vs. the Patriot Act: Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says the public was mislead about the use of the Patriot Act. Wyden phone tap beginning in 3...2...1
Muppet Chic: Classy fashion line Opening Ceremony gets into making Muppet sweaters.
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