Bad Boy: The International Criminal Court charges the Sudanese president with genocide and puts out a warrant for his arrest. Experts argue over whether that means anything.

Ya Basta ‘bama! Obama and McCain “court Hispanics with unprecendented vigor”, thinking they might tip swing states. The Latinos in question complain Obama won’t answer questions. The Obama campaign, meanwhile, is upset over this New Yorker cover:

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Bon Voyage, Budweiser: America’s largest beer brewer sells out to Europe.

Bush’s Black Gold: In a plan some environmental groups actually approve of, Bush is expected to open off-shore oil drilling.

Banksy Busted: The world’s best anonymous graffiti artist turns out to be middle class – and that’s a scandal?

Bank/Back Breaking: In Portland – minimum wage of $16,790 a year is not enough to get by.

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.