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Understanding LulzSec, Anonymous and other hackers

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Anonymous groups of hackers are targeting large corporations and governments by exploiting weaknesses in their computer networks.
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Mormonism takes center stage in American politics

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With two Mormons now running for President, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, Mormonism may be entering the mainstream consciousness like never before in American history.
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Obama withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, won't end the war

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President Obama will announce his exit strategy from what is now America's longest war, Afghanistan. The fighting, however, is likely to continue for a long time.
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Report cards, grades get worse during recession

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Throughout economic downturns, children tend to get worse grades, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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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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