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Thank God for the 24 hour news-cycle, without which we would never be able to dig into every public interest story until we hit scandal gold. Like the case of James Sikes, the man behind the wheel of the out-of-control Prius from Monday, and who it is now being reported may not have been as innocent as he seemed when his car’s accelerator jammed, speeding up to 94 mph before being guided to a stop by the California Highway Patrol.

Between the current economic downturn, the increased presence of terror threats at airports, a crippling series of snowstorms and Congress’ seeming inability to pass any bills whatsoever, patriotism has been running on an empty stomach lately. Luckily, Newsweek‘s Daniel Gross is cooking second and third helpings of chicken soup for the American soul – the seasoning is a little bitter, but anything helps.