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The war to control the Internet: Who is winning?

The war to control the Internet: Who is winning?

Shawn Henry, the former FBI executive assistant director, has declared that the United States is losing the war on internet security. Governments, corporations and criminals around the world are all battling over the control of the internet. Is this World War 3.0?

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of this week's commentaries and a sampling of the comments they provoked.

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Gas prices are nothing to complain about

Gas prices are nothing to complain about

If we're truly bothered, there's plenty we can do to protect ourselves.
by Karin Winegar

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Start of 2012, March shatter US heat records

Start of 2012, March shatter US heat records

It's been so warm in the United States this year, especially in March, that national records weren't just broken, they were deep-fried.

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

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Oil, gas production tied to Midwest quakes

A federal report says oil and gas production may explain a sharp increase in earthquakes in the nation's midsection.

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Google creates a spectacle with project

Google creates a spectacle with project

If you think texting while walking is dangerous, just wait until everyone starts wearing Google's futuristic, Internet-connected glasses.

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Third eaglet hatched live on webcam in Decorah, Iowa

Third eaglet hatched live on webcam in Decorah, Iowa

In a nest broadcast live on the internet via webcam from Decorah, Iowa, the last of three eaglets hatched over the weekend.

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Facebook focus guides Google CEO's 1st year on job

Facebook focus guides Google CEO's 1st year on job

Google co-founder Larry Page has a Facebook fixation.

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