700,000 callers phone digital TV hot line
(AP) -- Nearly 700,000 calls were received by a federal hot line this week from people confused about the nationwide switch from analog to digital TV broadcasts that occurred Friday.
Telecom
Jun 13, 2009
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Testing begins to save legendary Vietnam turtle
Researchers have begun testing mechanical "SediTurtles" they say will protect a legendary Vietnamese turtle while cleaning the historical lake in which the creature lives.
Environment
Jun 13, 2009
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Calif. to probe latest HIV case in porn industry
(AP) -- State health officials are looking into the latest HIV case reported in California's multibillion-dollar porn industry, fearing that reckless practices on film sets might be raising the risk of new infections.
Other
Jun 13, 2009
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Minn woman who lost music-share suit gets replay
(AP) -- The Minnesota woman who became the nation's only music file-sharing defendant so far to go to trial is getting a replay two years after losing the case.
Internet
Jun 13, 2009
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Company alleges Chinese software has stolen code
(AP) -- A California company claims that the Internet-filtering software China has mandated for all new personal computers sold there contains stolen programming code.
Software
Jun 13, 2009
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US expects China to cut emissions after a 'peak year'
The United States wants China to accept slow increases in its greenhouse gas emissions until it hits a "peak year," beyond which a real decrease must occur, US negotiator Todd Stern said Friday.
Environment
Jun 13, 2009
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Twitter dabbling with verifying identities
Authenticity badges were popping up at Twitter on Friday as the popular micro-blogging service tested a way to verify that people tweeting are who they claim to be.
Internet
Jun 13, 2009
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Endeavour launch postponed due to hydrogen leak
The US space agency has postponed Saturday's launch of the space shuttle Endeavour due to a hydrogen leak -- in a setback for a mission aimed at completing the 100-billion-dollar International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Jun 13, 2009
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Bumblebee re-introduced to UK
This month, a campaign was launched to re-introduce the short-haired bumblebee to the UK from New Zealand.
Plants & Animals
Jun 13, 2009
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Campers see hassle, expense in digital TV switch
(AP) -- Ralph Deangelis planned his family's cross-country RV excursion around taking in great sights at Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon. But Deangelis also likes being able to see practical ...
Telecom
Jun 13, 2009
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