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Advocates Want Bush Abortion Policies Reversed

Abortion-rights backers want quick action from the president-elect, although they may not press for sweeping changes. Obama has said he is looking to find common ground on reproductive health issues.

11.12.2009 21:25:00 - NPR Topics: News

German Left Courts the Working Class

A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.

23.04.2009 06:01:00 - NPR Topics: News

abstinent: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

abstinent: self-restraining

Dnes, 05:21 - Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Music industry eases tactics in fighting piracy (Reuters)

Reuters - The Recording Industry Association of America's decision not to pursue new lawsuits against online file-sharers marks a fundamental shift in the music business's battle against piracy, from one focused on enforcement to one emphasizing education.

Dnes, 04:55 - Yahoo! News: Technology News

Logitech to cut salaried staff by 15 percent (AP)

AP - Logitech International SA, a maker of mice, webcams and other computer peripherals, said Monday it is cutting its salaried work force by 15 percent in response to weak consumer demand amid what it expects to be an extended global downturn.

Dnes, 04:50 - Yahoo! News: Technology News

Microsoft sold 28 million Xbox 360s by end of 2008 (Reuters)

Reuters - Microsoft Corp sold 28 million units worldwide of its Xbox 360 video game console through the end of 2008, expanding the Xbox's lead over rival Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 console in worldwide unit sales, the company said on Monday.

Dnes, 03:32 - Yahoo! News: Technology News

Microsoft Promotes Muglia to President (PC World)

PC World - Microsoft has promoted Bob Muglia, the head of the company's server and tools division, to president, making him one of a handful of senior executives who carry this title.

Dnes, 03:00 - Yahoo! News: Technology News

Twitter's veracity chewed up by Britney's four-foot vagina

Attack of the Tweats

Micro-blogging site Twitter had to temporarily suspend accounts belonging to Barack Obama, Britney Spears and other celebrities after they were hijacked by miscreants and used to spread scandalous and false information that appeared to come from their owners.…

Dnes, 02:52 - The Register

Former eBay CEO preps for California power post?

She'll be back

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has reportedly cleared the way for taking a pop at Arnold Schwarzenegger's job of California governor in 2010.…

Dnes, 02:43 - The Register

Microsoft and Apple: 25 years of couples therapy

Saved by a giant head

Macworld Expo Microsoft wants you to know that it's not just the Mac that's holding a 25th birthday party: 2009 marks the 25th year that Redmond has developed software for Apple's quarter-centarian computer.…

Dnes, 02:38 - The Register