New airplanes are grounded, investigations of fatal air and car crashes are going undone and scientific studies dependent on government funding have ground to a halt because of the partial government shutdown now in its second ...
Other
Oct 11, 2013
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Seemingly minor bits of information collected by the National Security Agency, such as the phone numbers that citizens dial, can reveal far more personal information than is commonly believed, Princeton University Professor ...
Telecom
Oct 4, 2013
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The Senate is seeking to reverse a controversial law that allows farmers to harvest genetically modified crops even when the crops are caught up in legal battles.
Biotechnology
Sep 27, 2013
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Many people find air travel frustrating. Flight delays, missed connections, full flights, long security lines and add-on fees are just a few reasons why air travel can be so frustrating.
Other
Jul 15, 2013
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Online gambling is back before Congress, and some are betting it will move forward this time.
Internet
Jul 14, 2013
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(AP)—Amazon says it will start production on a pair of new comedy shows and three new kids shows to air later this year and early next year on its video streaming service.
Business
May 29, 2013
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(AP)—More than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in an immigration bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, thanks to a concerted lobbying effort, an ideally positioned Senate ally and ...
Business
May 26, 2013
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The Senate dragged Apple Inc., the world's most valuable company, into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. ...
Business
May 21, 2013
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A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates and is prepared to question the company's chief executive Tuesday about the "loopholes."
Business
May 21, 2013
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Physicist Ernest Moniz won unanimous Senate confirmation Thursday to be the new U.S. energy secretary.
Energy & Green Tech
May 16, 2013
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