Google settles Buzz lawsuit for $8.5M

September 4th, 2010

Internet privacy groups will be the beneficiary of the settlement, which came as the result of a lawsuit filed over Google’s maligned Buzz launch.

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Tiger struggles to stay in FedEx Cup hunt

September 3rd, 2010

Tiger Woods shoots a 1-over 72, while Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain to share the lead at 8 under in the Deutsche Bank Championship on Friday. Tiger Woods – Deutsche Bank Championship – TPC Boston – FedEx Cup – Golf

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Pilot survives plane crash into home near Aurora

September 3rd, 2010

It happened at the mobile home on 14071 N. Cessna Street just after noon, according to dispatchers.

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Man in ‘03 bomb scare sets off airport shutdown

September 3rd, 2010

A scientist detained at Miami’s airport because of a suspicious item in his luggage had once been charged with illegally transporting bubonic plague, a senior law enforcement official said. Miami – Law – Law Enforcement – Miami International Airport – Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Reporters’ Roundtable: Checking in with Facebook and Foursquare

September 3rd, 2010

VCs are funneling funds into Foursquare, Gowalla, Loopt, and other apps that let users check-in and then broadcast their locations. We find out why on this week’s show, featuring Claire Cain Miller of The New York Times and Adrianne Jeffries of ReadWriteWeb.

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