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Hackers booby-trap foreign policy group websites

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:25 +0000

Internet security researchers warned that foreign policy and human rights websites are being booby-trapped by hackers in what appears to be cyber espionage.

Utah tech director resigns in wake of data theft

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:25 +0000

Utah’s chief technology officer has resigned following the theft of hundreds of thousands of online medical records from state computers by unknown hackers.

Defense rests without testimony from Edwards or his mistress

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:22 +0000

The defense in the John Edwards corruption trial rested on Wednesday morning in Greensboro, N.C., without calling the former presidential candidate, his daughter Cate or Rielle Hunter, his former mistress, mother of his 4-year-old love child and the woman at the center of the scandal that spawned the federal case against him. According to MSNBC, [...]

In Florida, Romney trashes Obama on economy

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:18 +0000

For the second day in a row, Mitt Romney trashed President Barack Obama’s record on government spending, suggesting the growing federal debt is going to lead to a “dramatic” tax increase and drag down an already sluggish economy. Speaking in St. Petersburg, Fla., the presumptive Republican nominee was flanked by a group of seniors and [...]

Is this what a run on Greek banks looks like?

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:16 +0000

In the last few weeks, market analysts have ratcheted up fears about a run on Greek banks. Now, some experts say those fears are beginning to materialize.

Pentagon’s F-22 order too late to save pilot, sister says

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:13 +0000

The flight restrictions for the F-22 fighter jet ordered by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta may help protect other pilots, but they come far too late to save the life of one of America’s best airmen, the pilot’s family said.

Skechers to pay $40 million over toning shoe claims

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:10 +0000

Skechers advertised that its toning shoes would help people lose weight, build muscle and get in shape, claims that will now cost the company $40 million in a settlement with U.S. regulators.

Karl Rove-linked group launches $25M ad campaign

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:07 +0000

A conservative group linked to President George W. Bush’s former adviser Karl Rove is launching a massive ad buy across 10 battleground states accusing President Barack Obama of broken promises.

McCain adviser who vetted Palin weighs in on VP process

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:02 +0000

The adviser who led the team that vetted Sarah Palin for John McCain’s presidential bid in 2008, said Wednesday that even the GOP ticket lost that election, he stands by the axiom: “high risk, high reward.”

Obama tries ‘hoagie diplomacy’ with congressional leaders

Ed — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:59 +0000

President Obama took a novel approach to courting congressional leaders due at the White House for lunch—he got take out.