August 6, 2008
News Bits: Gorillas!

- Scientists in the Congo discover a previously unknown group of 125,000 gorillas
- Over the objections of pretty much everyone, Texas executed a convicted rapist and murderer Tuesday night
- Perchlorate (a salt used in rocket fuel) found in Martian soil
- Hackers steal more than than 40 million credit and debit card numbers
- Gas prices at the pump fell nationwide for the 20th straight day
- U.S. cyclists apologize for wearing masks upon arrival in Beijing
- Paris Hilton hits back at McCain with her own campaign ad





