The Superbug
In 2007 news headlines pointed many directions, but rarely long enough at the plague that's creeping up our doorstep. Here's the year of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus asureus--aka, the superbug.
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A collection of 17 issues
Shop Till You Drop
The weeks prior to Black Friday were spent preparing for it: learning which gifts could drop your kid into a coma, and which you'd need to beat a fellow shopper senseless to buy.
Behind the Mask
This October, while you were shopping for fake blood and a glue-on mustache to complete your zombie Tom Selleck costume, others were dressing up and making the news.
Back to School
This September students headed back to class to absorb knowledge and life skills. Some even found time to work STDs and partners-in-crime into their curricula.
Playing With Fire
In August, fires large and small swept through homes around the world. And whether dousing flames, solving domestic disputes, or posing shirtless, firefighters were there.
Smoke Signals
Looking through a month of news can reveal a lot about what's going on in the world. And in July 2007, everybody was smoking or quitting smoking.
Signs of the Beast
Yesterday's news is today's birdcage liner--no longer. Nicole Pasulka begins our new regular feature, reviewing the past month's headlines. For June 2007: four weeks of staggering animal attacks.