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Breaking a Promise on Surveillance

The Obama administration’s request to ease the F.B.I.’s access to citizens’ electronic records is a step backward, from a president who promised something very different.

Justice Joins Suit Accusing Oracle of Fraud

In a civil suit, the department said Oracle failed its contractual duty to give the government the same discounts it gave commercial customers.

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Justice Department suing Oracle alleging fraud over software contracts

NEW YORK - The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it is joining a fraud lawsuit against Oracle Corp. related to software contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Justice Joins Suit Accusing Oracle of Fraud

In a civil suit, the department said Oracle failed its contractual duty to give the government the same discounts it gave commercial customers.

Disney sells Miramax for over $660 million to Filmyard

Walt Disney Co has sold film studio Miramax for more than $660 million to Filmyard Holdings LLC, ending months of talks between the media group and various bidders.

Stocks end slightly down ahead of GDP report

Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals.

Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW!

If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information for you.

Cosmic Log: $1.4 million for oil cleanup ideas

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Kevin Costner, here's your chance. Sparked by the disaster in the Gulf, a well-connected environmental activist is offering $1.4 million for new methods to clean up oil spills.

Army's suicide rate tied to rise in risky behaviors

An Army report on the record number of soldier suicides says the trend is part of a rise in risky behavior, including drunk driving and drug abuse.

9 natural cures you can trust

Cocoa for high blood pressure? Massage for depression? That's right. Doctors say these and other alternative remedies really work to help heal our everyday ailments.

Gates: Leak probe may go beyond military

A criminal probe into the leak of secret Afghanistan war logs could go beyond the military, Pentagon officials said. Wall Street Journal - Intelligence analysis - Wikileaks - War - History

Troops slated for border by August

The first National Guard troops headed to the Mexican border to help federal agents look for illegal border crossers and smugglers are expected to be in place in Texas and New Mexico by mid-August, military officials said Thursday. New Mexico - United States - Texas - Mexico – United States border - US-Mexico Border

Army private sent to Virginia amid leak investigation

An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.

May take 10 days to cap abandoned well

An abandoned well struck by a barge in southeastern Louisiana early Tuesday is still spewing a mixture of oil, gas and water, and it could take 10 days before it is capped.

Hoarding called a public health issue

In extreme cases, hoarders' obsession has led to fires, attracted vermin, endangered their families, that experts describe it as a growing public health problem.

Calcium supplements may boost heart attack risk

The millions of people who take calcium supplements to strengthen aging bones and ward off osteoporosis may be putting themselves at increased risk of a heart attack, a new study has found.

If not Ansel Adams, then who took garage-sale photos?

The mystery is deepening over who created 65 glass photographic plates bought at a California garage sale for $45 by a man who believes they were created by famed nature photographer Ansel Adams.

Army private transferred to Virginia amid WikiLeaks probe

An Army private suspected of leaking classified material, including videos and other documents, has been transferred from Kuwait to a Marine Corps brig in Quantico, Virginia.

Google search working again in China

Google users in China were temporary blocked from accessing the search engine, the company said Thursday, but the site was was once again working a few hours later.

Ballmer: Microsoft feels tablet 'urgency'

Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said Thursday that the software giant is urgently working with its partners to unveil a host of tablet computers running Windows 7, to compete with Apple's fast-selling iPad.

Ariz. Immigration Law Takes Effect: Join the Live Chat

Arizona's new immigration laws went into effect today and sparked protests that are still going on tonight. We'll have all the angles. Plus, Congressman Charlie Rangel can't make a deal to avoid a potentially embarrassing public trial. He's facing 13 ethics charges. We'll talk it over with CNN's Jeffrey Toobin and Gloria Borger.

Beat 360° 7/29/10

Ready for today's Beat 360°? Everyday we post a picture you provide the caption and our staff will join in too. Tune in tonight at 10pm to see if you are our favorite! Here is the 'Beat 360°' pic: President Barack Obama speaks during an appearance on the ABC daytime television talk show, 'The View' [...]