Fishermen want humpback whales off endangered list
Organic apples, pears to be antibiotic-free
New copyright rules hinder ability to 'unlock' phones, critics object
Imagine that the next time you buy a car, it's chock full of electronic gizmos and Web-linked software - cool stuff that, say, instantly warns you about a crash up ahead before you get stuck in traffic.
Mar 15, 2013
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Apple CEO ordered to testify in e-books case
A judge on Wednesday ordered Apple's chief executive Tim Cook to testify in a case brought by the US government accusing the tech giant of conspiring to raise e-book prices.
Mar 13, 2013
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Earth Hour says campaign spreads to 50 countries
A campaign by global environmental movement Earth Hour to get promises of action from individuals and organisations has spread to at least 50 countries, its chief executive said Wednesday.
Feb 27, 2013
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Sickening fog settles over Salt Lake City area
A group of Utah doctors is declaring a health emergency over the Salt Lake City area's lingering air pollution problem.
Jan 23, 2013
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Google pulls 'Make Me Asian' app after uproar
Google has removed a "Make Me Asian" app—that let players change their appearance—following an uproar by Asian American activists who said the game promoted derogatory stereotypes.
Jan 18, 2013
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White House uses humor to kill 'Death Star' petition
With the US national debt standing at more than $16 trillion, the White House says it absolutely cannot spend $850 quadrillion on a "Star Wars"-inspired "Death Star" super-weapon.
Jan 13, 2013
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China tightening controls on Internet
China's new communist leaders are increasing already tight controls on Internet use and electronic publishing following a spate of embarrassing online reports about official abuses.
Dec 27, 2012
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Brussels looks to upgrade copyright for digital economy
The European Commission on Wednesday said it had agreed how to move ahead in modernising copyright to protect authors and artists in the digital economy.
Dec 05, 2012
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Google hits back against German copyright law
Google launched an Internet campaign in Germany on Tuesday aiming to drum up public support against a proposed law that would force the search engine to pay publishers for content offered on the site.
Nov 27, 2012
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Scientists urge Britain to cancel badger cull
Chevron decries court refusal to block Ecuador fine
Oil giant Chevron said it was disappointed by the US Supreme Court's decision not to block an $18 billion fine sought by Ecuador for environmental damage in the Amazon.
Oct 09, 2012
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US lists tiny Puerto Rican frog as endangered
(AP)—A Puerto Rican frog about the size of a peanut received federal protection Wednesday, ending a long battle to list it as an endangered species.
Oct 03, 2012
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In Arctic, Greenpeace picks new fight with old foe
(AP)—Global warming has ignited a rush to exploit Arctic resources—and Greenpeace is determined to thwart that stampede.
Aug 29, 2012
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