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Walmart Wins, female workers lose in Supreme Court case

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The Supreme Court passed down a decision yesterday in favor of Walmart that could make it much harder for employees to sue companies in the future.
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Supreme Court rules: EPA, not states, must regulate greenhouse gasses

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The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by six states, including New York, that sought to regulate greenhouse gasses from major power plants.
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China builds aircraft carrier, challenges US sea power

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The Chinese military has put its newest, biggest warship -- a 60,000 ton aircraft carrier -- up for public viewing. Some see it as a direct challenge to the US navy.
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Wildfires, tornadoes, floods; Are hurricanes next?

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The United States is bracing for a rough hurricane season, and budget cuts in disaster preparedness have some experts concerned.
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Beer getting more expensive

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The cost of beer has been going up lately, due to global economic forces, weather, farming and just plain marketing.
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Beyond .com: Prepare for new (possibly confusing) domain names

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ICANN has announced that it will allow people and companies to apply for their own customized domain names, beyond the.com's, the.net's, and the .org's.
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What is the future of Al-Qaeda?

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The world's most notorious terrorist organization is in turmoil after the deaths of Osama Bin Laden and last week Fazul Abdullah Mohammed.
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Brain implant could restore memory function

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Scientists are testing a brain implant in rats that could help them recall memories again.
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How to spot a psychopath

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A new book by the author of "The Men Who Stare at Goats" explores the world of psychopathy and exposes the "madness industry."
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Will the Greek debt crisis crash the global economy?

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European countries soon will likely bail out Greece, paying massive amounts of money to stave off a default. Will Greece's problems spread throughout the world?
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