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Electronic Pirates at Bay
File-sharing website Pirate Bay is in the spotlight after its founders are taken to court. Newsy.com follows the coverage from news sources across the globe.
February 16, 2009
Laughing All the Way to Space
Newsy.com looks at what happened when U.S. comedian Stephen Colbert decided to help name a part of the International Space Station.
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April 15, 2009
Twitter, a New Google?
Twitter, a popular micro-blogging platform, is growing rapidly, but has the success lifted the site to the same level as Google? Newsy.com takes a look.
March 5, 2009
Smarter Phone Wars
Apple and Palm are going head to head over the latest smart phones. Newsy.com takes a look at coverage and what's in it for you.
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March 20, 2009
PUMA Balances Function and Future
Newsy.com watches as GM introduces the PUMA, a new vehicle prototype to move the American car industry into the future.
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April 8, 2009
Facebook's 25 Things
Love it or hate it, the “25 Random Things about Me” meme is everywhere. Some think it’s a shameless waste of time and others think it’s an exercise in creativity. Newsy.com examines the story.
February 9, 2009
April Fools' and the Media
It's April Fools' Day and Newsy.com takes a look at the hoaxes being covered by news media around the globe.
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April 1, 2009
Sexting: 'Flirting with Felony'
Teens found sending or receiving nude photos of their peers can be charged with possession of child pornography. As legal experts debate the validity of the punishment, Newsy.com follows various perspectives.
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March 16, 2009
Craigslist Crackdown
Newsy.com looks at reaction to the Craigslist crackdown on explicit postings.
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May 14, 2009
Kennedy Slams Media
Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island attacked the news media on the House floor during a debate over withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
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March 11, 2010
AT&T Crashes iPhone Party?
Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 3GS stirred initial excitement, but developments surrounding the partnership with AT&T have dampened enthusiasm.
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June 9, 2009
Susan Boyle's Got Your Attention
Britain’s singing sensation Susan Boyle continues to keep audiences entertained, but critics are asking "Why?" As her fame rises, other singers also are stealing the show on Britain’s Got Talent.
April 21, 2009
iTunes Changes its Tone
iTunes announces a new pricing change making some songs cheaper and others more expensive. Newsy.com looks at the tone of the coverage.
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April 8, 2009
Murder in the Craigslist Age
A 22-year-old medical student is accused of murdering a woman police say he met on Craigslist. Newsy.com looks at the ways technology led to the arrest, and the responses that followed.
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April 21, 2009
Russia and U.S. Collide in Space
For the first time, two satellites collide in space. News organizations take a look at the impact.
February 12, 2009
FCC Releases Broadband Plan
The FCC plan aims to give every American broadband access by 2020, but many wonder who will have to take on the costs.
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March 17, 2010
Privacy in the Age of Google
Google wins in the UK after privacy complaints regarding Google’s Street View. Newsy.com looks at the issue.
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April 23, 2009
Dude, Where's My GPS?
You've probably heard headlines about the U.S. GPS system. Newsy.com searches for answers about what's really happening.
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May 20, 2009
Facebook's Big Milestone
Facebook will celebrate its 200,000,000 user this week. Newsy.com looks at how it's changing people's perspectives.
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March 30, 2009
Space - Have you been there yet?
A high-flying tourist spends big bucks for his second trip to the high frontier. Newsy.com looks at various perspectives in response to the trip.
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March 26, 2009
Text, Technology and the Mumbai Terrorist Attack
Text messaging was the only lifeline for some victims trapped within the walls of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, but some were also warned against using mobile devices. Newsy.com looks at how technology met terrorism head-on.
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December 3, 2008
Facebook Face-off
Facebook, under pressure for a change in its Terms of Use, went back to its old Terms. Newsy.com explores the media's coverage of the controversy.
February 17, 2009
Climate Change “Exceeds Predictions”
Some scientists now suggest climate change is happening more rapidly than it was predicted. Newsy.com is following perspectives responding to the report.
February 16, 2009
Russia's Mission to Mars
Six volunteers have isolated themselves in a capsule for 105 days to simulate a mission to Mars. Newsy.com takes you inside.
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April 1, 2009
April Fools' or PC’s Dooms Day?
The Conficker worm has infected millions of computers worldwide, but some analysts warn April Fool’s Day will be “Dooms Day” for those infected. Newsy.com looks at perspectives and predictions of the worm’s consequences.
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March 31, 2009
Launch Fails for NASA
A NASA satellite designed to study carbon dioxide in the atmosphere crashed into the ocean Tuesday after a failed launch. Newsy.com looks at the impact.
February 25, 2009
Facebook Trumps Google as Most Visited Site
Facebook trumped Google this week as the most visited Web site in the U.S. Will Facebook run with Google's search engine users and advertisers?
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March 18, 2010
Hubble’s Rebirth
The fifth in a series of spacewalks to fix the Hubble Space Telescope could be be the final human interaction with the telescope. Newsy.com explores past and future contributions.
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May 18, 2009
Google's Got Your Flu
When you search online for your symptoms, it appears someone is watching. Google says it can track flu trends on par with the government. Newsy.com looks at how news organizations are reacting.
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November 12, 2008
And Then There Were Eight...
A California mom gave birth to octuplets Monday, Jan. 26. The babies are the second instance of octuplets born in the United States and are the first to survive more than a few hours. Newsy.com brings you coverage from sources around the world.
January 27, 2009

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