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Scam artists flourish in the recession

Jun 25, 2010
Tess Vigeland examines the latest financial scams with consumer finance columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Sheryl Harris.

Federal court decides in YouTube's favor in landmark copyright case

Jun 24, 2010
A federal judge sided with Google Inc. in a case against media giant Viacom, which was attempting to collect $1 billion in damages over content at...

Publicity aids Rolling Stone's gen. story

Jun 23, 2010
General Stanley McChrystal is out. General David Petraeus is in charge of U.S. operations in Afghanistan thanks to a report in Rolling Stone, where McChrystal shot off his mouth about the administration. The story was everywhere. Even though the magazine doesn't hit newsstands until later in the week. Alisa Roth reports.

Opting out of targeted ads with Power I

Jun 21, 2010
Ad Age's Michael Learmonth talks with Kai Ryssdal about what the Power I is and how it can help you opt out of targeted advertising.

Will Facebook profits cause it to go public?

Jun 18, 2010
Reuters reports Facebook is making up to $800 million in revenue. Scott Austin, editor of Dow Jones VentureWire, explains why that's a big deal.

How FCC's broadband plan affects you

Jun 17, 2010
The FCC is taking steps to change the regulation of high-speed Internet providers. It wants to treat the providers more like phone companies, so they'd have to give all Internet traffic equal access. The agency is opening up public comment on the plan. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports on how the plan might affect the economy.

FCC to vote on regulating broadband

Jun 17, 2010
The Federal Communication Commission is likely to vote today to go ahead and seek public comment on three different plans to regulate broadband. Steve Chiotakis learns more about net neutrality from analyst Rob Enderle.

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A proposal for an Internet 'kill switch'

Jun 16, 2010
A bill proposed in the Senate would give the president power to seize control of the Internet in response to a national security threat. Jeff Horwich reports.

Starbucks brews free Wi-Fi, site access

Jun 15, 2010
This summer, Starbucks will stop charging for Internet access and offer free Wi-Fi. Jeff Horwich reports.

Starbucks to offer free Wi-Fi and other Web incentives

Jun 15, 2010
Starbucks will begin offering unlimited wireless Internet to customers next month and other Web freebies to keep people in stores.