This Week in the Mercury
Thursday, January 5, 2012
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Posted by Sarah Mirk on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Terrible Things: A suicide attack in Iraq yesterday killed 30 people.
Shrinkage: Obama outlines his billions in cuts to the military.
Mubarak Stares Death in the Face: Egyptian prosecutors seek the death penalty for deposed ruler Hosni Mubarak.
The American Ream: Poor people are more likely to stay poor in the US than in Canada and Western Europe.
Apply Pays Up: The tech giant shells out $5 million in iPad patent disputes.
The 20 Worst Things Santorum Has Ever Said: It wasn't hard to put together a list.
Kodak Bankrupt: First they came for the real film, then the post office. What does Kodak's sad demise mean?
Back of the Bus! Israeli women protest against bus segregation.
Today in: Whose Racist?! Chevron.
Is Anyone Creeped Out By This? Births of twins have doubled in 30 years. Mmmm... fertility drugs.
Also, This: Casey Anthony (remember her?) is vlogging!
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