Another Monday means another Newsgeist. This one’s got shark attacks, food allergies, and the death penalty. Read more for the links.

Redistricting in West Texas could cause some issues for recently elected Republicans.

Landslides have killed over 80 in Columbia and Venezuela.

Texas, famous for its executions, starts an unprecedented hearing today.

AOL is adjusting their makeup and considering a merger with Yahoo.

-The first clinical guidelines for food allergies was released.

Continental Airlines was found guilty in a dealy plane crash.

-A tourist was killed by a shark at a Egyptian resort.

-And finally, leaking full-body scans could be a federal crime.

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