Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Google to merge user data across its services

Google to merge user data across its services


Google to merge user data across its services

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:41 PM PST

Google plans to start combining information the company collects about each user of its various websites and services into a single profile, the company announced on Tuesday.

Transcript: President Obama delivers State of the Union speech

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:38 PM PST

President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night. Below is a transcript of the speech, as prepared for delivery.

Obama praises troops as model for teamwork in State of the Union

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:37 PM PST

In what could be his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama on Tuesday called keeping alive the American dream "the defining issue of our time" and pledged to fight obstruction by congressional Republicans.

New species discovered in South American jungle

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:17 PM PST

A new species of catfish discovered in a river deep in a South American jungle has an ingenious way to avoid being a snack for giant piranhas. Instead of camouflage, its body is covered with bony spines to deter potential predators.

GOP candidates criticize Obama, each other

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 06:06 PM PST

As President Barack Obama was about to deliver his State of the Union address on Tuesday, his prospective Republican challengers were busy laying the groundwork for their efforts to challenge the incumbent.

Marine in Haditha, Iraq, killings gets demotion, pay cut

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:56 PM PST

A U.S. military judge sentenced a Marine squad leader charged with alleged war crimes in Iraq to a maximum of 90 days in prison and a reduction in pay and rank.

Tokyo sees high quake probability, scientists warn

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:34 PM PST

Tokyo faces the possibility of being hit by a massive earthquake within the next four years, according to Japanese researchers.

Arab League's Syria mission extended by a month

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:11 PM PST

Syria has extended the Arab League monitors' mission for a month, Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad Makdessi told CNN Tuesday.

Hollywood arson suspect pleads not guilty to 100 counts

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 05:07 PM PST

A German national accused of setting one of the worst arson sprees in the history of Los Angeles entered a plea of not guilty during an arraignment hearing Tuesday.

Megaupload founder denied bail

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:39 PM PST

A New Zealand court denied bail Wednesday to the founder of the shuttered file-sharing site Megaupload, whose extradition is being sought by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Excerpts: Daniels to give GOP response to State of the Union

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:28 PM PST

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is to give the Republican Party response to the State of the Union speech on Tuesday night. Below are excerpts of the speech, as prepared for delivery.

CNN Student News: Daily Discussion

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:28 PM PST

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Posted: 24 Jan 2012 04:18 PM PST

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Business booming for the dog smugglers of the Mekong

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:55 PM PST

Chinese New Year is a dangerous time for pet dogs in Thailand.

Q&A: 'Heart and Soul' author Kadir Nelson on illustrating African-American history

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:51 PM PST

"Most folks my age and complexion don't speak much about the past," says the grandmotherly African-American woman who narrates "Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans," a book illustrated and written by Kadir Nelson.

Super PAC says it's leveling playing field; unions disagree

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:34 PM PST

Are American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS comparable to labor unions and MoveOn.org? Democratic activists scoff at the question. But Steven Law, Crossroads' CEO, says yes.

Obama to call for equal opportunity for all

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:29 PM PST

In what could be his final State of the Union address, President Barack Obama on Tuesday will call keeping alive the American dream "the defining issue of our time" and pledge to fight obstruction by congressional Republicans.

Obama will challenge Congress in ambitious State of the Union

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:26 PM PST

If history is any guide, President Barack Obama will reach for the stars during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. But in the end, reality will bring his plans back down to Earth.

Tornado recovery work begins in Alabama

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:25 PM PST

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Tuesday toured communities hit by a tornado that destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and killed two people.

Occupy DC draws fire during congressional hearing

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 03:20 PM PST

U.S. park officials came under fire during congressional hearing Tuesday as Republican lawmakers scrutinized the "Occupy" encampments, which have persisted in the capital for nearly four months.

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