Newser Story Index from August, 2009

Welcome to the Newser Story Index. Here you find stories written by Newser writers and editors, assembled with supporting photos and videos from the files of the news story.

DIY Projects Go Frugal
Overflowing Mosques Lead Muslims to Synagogue
Calley Apologizes for My Lai Massacre
'German Borat' Rides High in Election Polls
Messy Afghan Election Gives White House New Headache
Niche Colleges, Priced Right
Rusty Favre Gets Standing O in Vikes Debut
Ahmadinejad Taps Fugitive for Iran Cabinet
'Angry, Aggressive' Lesbian Sex on Tap for Portman
Jackson Burial Moved to Sept. 3
'Functional Foods' Worry Health Experts
Lutheran Branch Allows 'Monogamous' Gays as Clergy
Mock Executions Among CIA Torture Tactics
In Brazil, You've Got Mail—and Possibly an STD
Fiber-Optic Mics Eavesdrop on Thieves
Racist Media Gunning for Me: Paterson
Chill Out, Liberals: Remember Last August?
Why Facebook Booted My Baby
Tribune Sells Cubs for $800M
Semenya Is a Girl: S. African Birth Certificate
4 GIs Charged With Hazing Suicide Soldier
Bankers Saved the World: Bernanke
How to Take and Not Take Nude Pics of Yourself
Fla. Couple Murder Looks Like Contract Hit
Dow Climbs 156; Stocks Hit Highs
Determined Diver Finds Lost Wedding Ring in Harbor
Slain Model Terrified of Hubby: Friend
Shaq, LeBron Not Quite a Heavenly Match
Tech Employees Want to Cash in Early
Top Chef's Tips for a 'Simple' Dinner Party
Jobless Rates Jump in 26 States
Basterds Should Be Last WWII Movie Ever : Pitt
Overweight? Try the Food Critic Diet
Runway Still Chic on Lifetime
Michelle Looks Bad in Shorts—Now You Can, Too
Go Easy on the Candles
Spencer: I Want to Be the Next Brad Pitt
Terror Docudrama Baader-Meinhof Impresses Critics
Microsoft, Amazon Unite Against Google Book Deal
Obama Says 'Wee-Weed'; Press Goes Nuts
TV Special 'Shocked' Octomom
Miley's Pole Dance? No Big Deal to Dad
Troubled Securities Threaten to Drown Banks
Rumor Mill: Palin's Moving to Rhode Island
Critics Find Basterds Glorious
Jon Stewart Takes On Death Panel Lady
No Honors for Post Grad
For Once, Super-Rich Not Getting Richer
Gay Man Recounts 'Love Story' With Jacko
Is She a Man? Is Phelps a Fish?
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