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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.

Bangladesh garment workers riot over new wages

Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers took to the streets, burning cars and blocking traffic, police said, in a protest against the minimum wage rate, police said.

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

Daughters: Mother accused of killing babies was secretive

A French woman who admitted to giving birth to and smothering eight babies over a 17-year period was secretive but always supportive of her family, according to two of her daughters.

New BP boss to discuss Gulf recovery

Incoming BP CEO Bob Dudley is expected to discuss the oil giant's long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico during a news conference in Mississippi on Friday.

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.

Body identified as NBA's Lorenzen Wright, police investigate homicide

A body found in southeast Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday has been identified as that of former professional basketball player Lorenzen Wright, Memphis police said.

Why spend $300 a night for a hotel?

Book a hotel in a popular destination and you know what to expect: a bed, a mini-fridge, and a big bill at checkout. In Europe's big cities, for example, you can easily spend anywhere from $150 to $300 a night (hotels in Florence average $205).

Disney sells Miramax for $660 million

The Walt Disney Company said Friday it has agreed to sell Miramax Films for around $660 million to an investor group.

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' [...]