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Internet pioneers oppose US online piracy bills

The founders of Craigslist, eBay, Google, Twitter, Yahoo! and other Internet giants expressed concern to the US Congress on Wednesday over legislation intended to crack down on online piracy.

Technology / Internet

created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (19) | comments 10

US Congress passes historic health overhaul

The US Congress passed an historic health care overhaul late Sunday, handing President Barack Obama a landmark win and taking the United States closer than ever to guaranteed coverage for all Americans.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 22, 2010 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (25) | comments 353

Neil Armstrong urges return to the Moon

Neil Armstrong has urged a return to the Moon to train for missions to Mars as the United States contemplates the future of its space programme following the end of the shuttle era.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 7

US looks ahead after ethanol subsidy expires

After a series of bitter political fights, the US Congress allowed a subsidy for ethanol fuel to expire at the end of 2011, ending a program harshly criticized by environmentalists and others.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 15, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 36

Wikipedia, Google to protest Internet bills

Wikipedia went dark, Google blotted out its logo and other popular websites planned protests on Wednesday to voice concern over legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 80

China suspect in US satellite interference: report

NASA satellites were interfered with four separate times in 2007 and 2008, possibly by the Chinese military, according to a draft of an upcoming report for the US Congress.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 14

Facebook, Google oppose US online piracy bills

Internet heavyweights Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yahoo! joined ranks on Tuesday to oppose legislation in the US Congress intended to crack down on online piracy.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 21

Nortel was penetrated by hackers for decade: report

Bankrupt Canadian telecom company Nortel was penetrated for at least a decade by hackers believed to have been operating from China, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 9

Many US police use cell phones to track: study

Many US police departments use cell phone tracking, often without court orders, to find suspects and investigate criminal cases, according to a study released Monday.

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Hollywood, Silicon Valley spar over online piracy bill

Hollywood sparred with Silicon Valley in the US Congress on Wednesday at a hearing on a controversial bill intended to crack down on online piracy.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 7

Internet domain name expansion comes under fire

A plan to expand the number of Internet domain names came under fire in the US Congress on Thursday, a day after the head of the Federal Trade Commission said it could potentially be a "disaster."

Technology / Internet

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

US Senate in new cybersecurity push

US senators, warning of potentially catastrophic cyberattacks, introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at protecting critical infrastructure such as power, water and transportation systems.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 14

Sony backs US cybersecurity legislation

Japan's Sony Corp., victim of one of the largest data breaches in history, voiced support on Wednesday for cybersecurity legislation being considered by the US Congress.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 29, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

US Congress approves wireless spectrum auction

The US Congress approved legislation on Friday that would free up spectrum for next generation wireless networks to meet the surging growth of mobile devices.

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Obama panel urges US backing for clean coal

A task force to President Barack Obama called Thursday for a strong government role to promote clean coal, potentially accepting liability over carbon storage sites for thousands of years to come.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 12, 2010 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (4) | comments 3