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  • CIA considered potential truth serum for terror suspects

    Shortly after 9/11, the CIA considered a drug that might work like a truth serum and force terror suspects to give up information about potential...

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  • Nigerian ISP's configuration error disrupted Google services

    A Nigerian internet provider says a configuration error during a network upgrade disrupted several Google services by diverting traffic through China...

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  • The Latest: In NYC, Arlington, not everyone Amazon thrilled

    Amazon confirms that it will split its much-anticipated second headquarters between New York and Arlington, Virginia

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• Nov 13

  • Identifying wildfire dead: DNA, and likely older methods too

    Authorities doing the somber work of identifying the victims of California's deadliest wildfire are drawing on leading-edge DNA technology, but...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Biggest lure for Amazon to Virginia may be campus, not cash

    The key to luring Amazon to northern Virginia may not have been hundreds of millions in cash incentives but instead plans for a nearby $1 billion...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Amazon goes bicoastal, will open HQs in New York, DC suburb

    Amazon says it will split its much-anticipated new offices between New York and a suburb of Washington, DC

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Handwritten Einstein letter auctioned off for nearly $40,000

    A handwritten letter written by Albert Einstein warning of the dangers of growing nationalism and anti-Semitism years before the Nazis rose to power...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Montana hunter recovering after grizzly bear breaks arm

    A 36-year-old Montana elk hunter who was attacked by a grizzly bear is recovering at a hospital

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Norway says Russia jammed GPS signal during NATO drill

    The Norwegian Defense Ministry says it is aware that Russian forces in the Arctic disturbed the GPS signal during a recent, large NATO drill in Norway

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Amazon's growing pains in Seattle offer lessons to new hosts

    As Amazon turns its attention to setting up new homes in Long Island City, New York and Arlington, Virginia, experts and historians in Seattle say...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Amazon HQ locations: Similar basics but different vibes

    The communities selected as new bases for Amazon are both riverfront stretches of major metro areas with ample transportation and space for workers,...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Spain considers ban on sale of gas and diesel cars by 2040

    Spain's government is eyeing ambitious steps to tackle climate change, including a ban on the sale of gas and diesel cars from 2040

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • IAEA urges quick plan on Fukushima radioactive water cleanup

    Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency have urged the operator of Japan's tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant to urgently decide on a...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • From Audible to Whole Foods: A look at Amazon's empire

    Whether you've bought shoes at Zappos, picked up milk at Whole Foods or listened to an audiobook on Audible, you've been caught up in Amazon's growing...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Czech highest court upholds Uber ban in city of Brno

    The Czech Republic's highest legal authority has upheld a ban for the operations of the ride-sharing service Uber in Brno, the second-largest city in...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • This is heavy: The kilogram is getting an update

    This is heavy: The kilogram is getting an update

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer temporary outage

    Facebook says the outage was due to a routine test and issued an apology for the inconvenience.

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• Nov 13

  • Telecom Italia ousts CEO in long-running boardroom battle

    A long-running board-room battle in Italy's legacy telecoms provider, Telecom Italia, has culminated with the ouster of CEO Amos Genish, effective...

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Scientists: Wind, drought worsen fires, not bad management

    Scientists: Wind and drought to blame for deadly California wildfires, not forest management

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Internet traffic hijack disrupts Google services

    A hijacking of internet traffic disrupts Google services including search and cloud-hosting services

    Nov 13

• Nov 12

  • 50 countries vow to fight cybercrime - US and Russia don't

    Fifty nations and over 150 tech companies are pledging to do more to fight criminal activity on the internet, including interference in elections and...

    Nov 12

• Nov 12

  • Cargo mission to space station is set to launch this week

    An unmanned cargo rocket is scheduled to blast off this week from Virginia's coast to the International Space Station

    Nov 12

• Nov 12

  • Limes may be lemons

    Electric scooters rented out by Lime are being decommissioned because of mechanical issues.

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• Nov 12

  • Pocket money apps aim to help kids in cashless world

    Wave of pocket money apps aims to help children in an increasingly cashless world.

    Nov 12

• Nov 9

  • Facebook ends forced arbitration of sexual misconduct claims

    Facebook is dropping a requirement for mandatory arbitration of sexual misconduct allegations

    Nov 9

• Nov 9

  • Next US astronaut on Russian rocket confident after mishaps

    Next US astronaut to ride on a Russian rocket is expressing confidence despite back-to-back mishaps

    Nov 9

• Nov 9

  • Black Friday ads released early

    Plus, Facebook expands its dating feature and a child leaves a digital footprint earlier than you may think.

    Nov 9

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• Nov 9

  • Letter shows a fearful Einstein long before Nazis' rise

    In a handwritten letter, Einstein expressed fears of anti-Semitism long before Nazis' rise

    Nov 9

• Nov 8

  • Yelp's shares take a beating after revenue miss

    Yelp shares fall sharply in after-hours trading after sales miss Wall Street expectations

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • Disney results jump on strong movie slate

    Walt Disney Co.'s fourth-quarter earnings sailed passed expectations, boosted by a strong slate of movies including "Black Panther" and "Avengers:...

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • New Tesla chairwoman's biggest challenge is controlling Musk

    Australian telecommunications executive Robyn Denholm brings much-needed financial and auto industry expertise to her new role as Tesla's board...

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • Google bows to worker pressure on sexual misconduct policy

    Google bends to workers' will after mass protests shine a light on weaknesses in the company's sexual harassment policies

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • In online ruse, fake journalists tried to hack Saudi critic

    Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept the communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington.

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • Stephen Hawking's wheelchair sells for $393,000 at auction

    A wheelchair used by Stephen Hawking has sold at auction for almost 300,000 pounds ($393,000), while a copy of the scientist's doctoral thesis fetched...

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • Live-streaming a marshland for fun - and science

    A protected marshland has been wired with sensors, cameras and microphones to create a virtual reality world inspired by nature's rhythms

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • Bolivian observatory collects data as glaciers melt

    A team of international scientists at the world's highest atmospheric observatory collect data on pollution that has contributed to the rapid...

    Nov 8

• Nov 8

  • CommScope, getting ready for 5G, spends $5.7B for Arris

    CommScope buying Arris for $5.7 billion as it gears up for a competition in a 5G market

    Nov 8

• Nov 7

  • Report: Google planning big New York City expansion

    The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google is planning a major expansion in New York City

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • Red bull drawn in Indonesian cave dated to 40,000 years ago

    Oldest known animal drawing is a red silhouette of a bull-like creature found on a cave wall in Indonesia

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • Smartphone makers bet on foldable screens as next big thing

    Samsung provides glimpse at flexible-screen phone that is expected usher in a wave of similar devices as industry searches for new features to revive...

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • Facebook blocks fake accounts but election battle goes on

    Facebook says it blocked more accounts during the U.S. midterm elections, in addition to the 115 it shut down earlier this week, due to suspected...

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • Samsung plans to present its new flip smartphone

    Plus, a new hydrogen electric semi truck is about to hit the market.

    Nov 7

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• Nov 7

  • Former Intel boss Brian Krzanich to lead CDK Global

    CDK Global has named former Intel CEO Brian Krzanich its new president and CEO

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • Zuckerberg rebuffs request to appear before UK parliament

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has rejected a request to appear before parliamentary committees from Britain and Canada delving into the questions...

    Nov 7

• Nov 7

  • China unveils stealth combat drone in development

    A Chinese state-owned company says it is developing a stealth combat drone in the latest sign of the country's growing aerospace prowess

    Nov 7