Scientists Retrace Russian Meteor's Origin
Probably came from asteroid belt
Science & Technology
Google, Spain at European Court of Justice Arguing Privacy
Depends on your definitions
Snowstorm Slowly Heading Through Midwest, Aimed at Northeast
Could drop up to a foot of snow in northern New England
Stuxnet Variant Found
Missing link in sophisticated virus used to attack Iranian nuclear centrifuges
Texas Mulls Ban on Texting While Driving
Already has a ban on use of mobile phones by drivers under 18
Detroit Students Suspended over "Harlem Shake" Video
We're guessing the part where the kid pretends to sodomize a live duck might have played a role
Supreme Court Says Eavesdropping Law Can't Be Challenged
Plaintiffs can't prove harm and thus don't have standing
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Calls for United World Defense Against Meteors
Currently no plan in place to deal with hunks of space rock
Apple to Pay Parents Whose Kids Bought Game Goodies on Apps
Now implementing software to tackle the issue
US Seeks Maximum Fine for BP Oil Spill
New Orleans trial will determine extent of civil liability
Facebook to Take Down some Fake Newtown Pages
Allegedly fraudulent pages trying to pull in donations
Attempt to Stop Mug Shot Sites Could Censor Press
Would require sites to take down images and information if defendants were acquitted, which could be a problem for crime reporting
UN Refuses to Pay for Bringing Cholera to Haiti
Thousands died after exposed soldiers were brought in
"Six Strikes" Copyright Law Goes into Effect Today
ISPs will have to send warnings before throttling service
DOJ Admits Wanting to Jail Aaron Swartz to Save Face
Had to justify bringing up federal charges for essentially breaking into a closet
Slovenia's Nuclear Power Plant Automatically Shut Down After Drop in Pressure
No danger of a leak officials say
White House Responds (Finally) to Research Access Petition with a Yes
Administration will support making taxpayer-funded academic papers available to everybody a year after publication
Russian Newspaper Poll: Half of Readers Don't Believe Meteor Strike Caused Blast
Conspiracy theories ranging from UFOs to US missiles
Firefox to Introduce Stricter Cookie Policy
Only websites you actually, you know, visit will be allowed to track you
Supreme Court to Consider Limits on Police DNA Collection
Maryland regularly collects DNA of arrestees not yet convicted
Nearby Star Almost As Old As Universe
190 light years away, 14+ billion years old
Wash. Governor: Hanford Nuclear Site Tanks Leaking
Tanks are already long past intended life-span
Automakers Oppose FCC Plan to Free Up Wireless Spectrum
They say some of it had been previously reserved for them
Arkansas House Approves Bill Banning Abortions After 12 Weeks
Exceptions for rape, incest and medical safety
Maryland House Approves Wind Energy Mandate
Will require utilities to buy renewable energy credits, driving up prices
