August found AllGov readers most interested in science-related controversies and court cases having to do with tobacco; responsibility for the September 11, 2001, terror attacks; and drug companies. In addition, one story from nine months ago, having to do with President Obama’s halting of sermons at federally-funded soup kitchens, reemerged.

1. Obama Administration Suspends Scientist Who Warned of Threat to Polar Bears

2. 31 U.S. Troops Killed in Worst-Ever Afghanistan Incident

3. Tobacco Companies Sue over Graphic Warning Labels

4. 9/11 Survivors Lawsuit against United Airlines Given Go-Ahead

5. Did Merck Fire Employee for Sleepwalking or for Refusing to Market Illegally?

6. Judge Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for “Selling” Kids to Private Prisons

7. Surprise! Budget Cuts Lead to Rioting…a 90-Year History

8. Scientists Call for Firing of Head of Fracking Review Panel

9. Obama Halts Sermons during Soup Kitchen Meals

10. Gaddafi Collected Photos of Condoleezza Rice