Judge Approves $22.5 Million Google-FTC Settlement
Consumer group wanted Google back in court instead of just paying a (second) settlement for the same alleged violation
Science & Technology
New Windows 8 Phone Bug Reboots Automatically
The kinds of problems Windows has don't translate well to mobile
American Astronaut Returns From Space Station Via Kazakhstan
The U.S. does not have the capability to reach or return from the International Space Station
Thousands March for Abortion Rights in Ireland
In memory of woman who died when she was denied one
Big Brother's Border Blindness
After 15 years and billions of dollars, the virtual border fence is still just a mirage.
Lance Armstrong Cheated to Win. Why is that Wrong?
A Defense of Performance-Enhancing Drugs.
Judge Denies Request to Block Calif. High-Speed Rail Construction
Though injunction refused, legal case can still move forward
Google Maps Almost Ready for iPhone Return
Putting on the finishing touches, sources say
Part of Benghazi Video to Be Declassified
45-minute video includes images from unmanned drone over consulate
Judge Considering $22.5 Million Fine for Google
Over privacy violations connected to Safari browser
Ebay Sued over Recruiting Agreement with Intuit
Two companies allegedly had deal not to hire each others' employees
Verizon, Time Warner Won't Cut Off Accused Copyright Violators
The entertainment industry can do its own work, thank you
Don't Let Your Email Give You Away
General Petraeus wishes he'd followed this simple advice
Entertainment Industry's Copyright Surveillance System Ready To Launch
Subject to the recording industry's concept of appropriate use, of course
Stone-Tipped Spears Could Have Been Invented Even Earlier Than Believed
500,000, not 300,000, years ago
Scientists Say Most Marine Species Will Be Discovered This Century
As many as two thirds estimated as remaining undiscovered
Astronauts Can Survive Martian Radiation
No more radiation than found in low-Earth orbit, where humans have been stuck in their exploration of space for decades
Google's Latest Project Browsing Through the Stars
100,000 stars to explore the latest fare from Google
Is There a Constitutional Right to Smoke in the Park?
Last week a federal appeals court rejected a constitutional challenge to an outdoor smoking ban in Clayton, Missouri, ruling that inhaling tobacco combustion products in public parks does not qualify as a "fundamental right."
EPA Backs Big Ethanol Against Farmers
In light of the big drought in the Midwest this summer, livestock farmers are concerned about the price of corn.
Farthest Known Galaxy Observed
At 13.3 billion light years, it qualifies as a galaxy far, far away
Canada's Privacy Commissioner Opens Inquiry Into License Plate Readers
The push back to the devices begins
Calif. Bullet Train Land Compensation Plan Approved
Foes say authorities are grossly underestimating land value
Stash of Apple Devices Stolen from JFK Airport
Stash of iPad minis worth $1.5 million
Skilled Workers in Europe Flee to Germany
Brain drain from troubled countries like Greece and Portugal
Belize Prime Minister Calls McAfee "Paranoid and Bonkers"
Anti-virus pioneer in hiding after being sought for questioning in man's death
Privacy Groups Seek Answers on Obama's Secret Cybersecurity Guidelines
Appears to enable military deployment within the United States
Senate Kills Controversial Cybersecurity Bill
As usual, it would have given the government lots and lots of power
Archaic Federal Law Made Petraeus's Emails Fair Game
He would have been better-protected with snail mail
