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Epsilon security breach: 5 signs it's only the tip of the iceberg

This week millions of e-mail addresses were reported stolen from Epsilon, a firm that supplies e-mail marketing to BestBuy, Disney, and many others. Here are five more emerging targets for precision attacks:

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US stocks boosted by home sales, corporate earnings

US stocks edged higher Thursday, pushed up by a batch of bright earnings reports and encouraging news about home sales. The Dow rose 113 points to close at 13204
Sgt. Robert Bales and multiple tours of duty: How many is too many?

Twenty percent of active-duty Army troops are on at least their third tour of duty to a war zone. Sgt. Robert Bales, suspected of slaying 17 Afghan civilians, was one. Here's what's known about the dangers of repeated deployments.
Stratfor cyberattack adds an exclamation point to ‘Year of the Hack’

The 'hack and extract' attack on the strategic think tank Stratfor will only contribute to the public and media awareness of cybercrime that has grown throughout 2011.
Former Iran assassin says alleged plot 'makes no sense'

Dawud Salahuddin, an American fugitive in Tehran who carried out 1980 hit near Washington, argues that Iran would not try to kill the Saudi ambassador to the US for fear of provoking war.
Assassination plot: New twist in Iran's secret war with US?

The US and Iran have been fighting each other behind the scenes since the Iranian revolution in 1979. The alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a Saudi diplomat on US soil is a sign, perhaps, that Iran feels it is in danger and needs to even the score.
In Pictures: Life before Facebook
Abortion opponents have a new voice

In the often heated debate over abortion, a less confrontational, more pragmatic force is behind a record number of antiabortion laws and pro-choice's 'bad year.'
In Pictures: Betty Ford remembered
How new tricks make Fourth of July fireworks better than ever

Fourth of July fireworks now have new effects, new technology, and new colors. These advances have revolutionized fireworks in the recent years.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/19
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Obama-Boehner golf summit: Who will win?

Probably neither President Obama nor Speaker John Boehner will win, if you’re talking about golf per se. But the golf summit is about political gamesmanship, as well.
No Tiger Woods at US Open, but can Phil Mickelson win?

Tiger Woods is not competing in this year's US Open golf tournament, but a field of 156 golfers provides a number of story lines to consider. Phil Mickelson, who has finished second five times, is but one of many.
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Tiger Woods will not play in US Open

Tiger Woods announced on his website and Twitter account Tuesday that he will not be playing in this month's US Open golf championship at Congressional Country Club, outside Washington, D.C.
New spaceship to take astronauts to asteroids, Mars moons

New spaceship from NASA: a new spaceship based on an Orion space capsule is being re-purposed for missions to asteroids and moons around Mars.
The Daily Reckoning
Traveling at the speed of China

China's rising fast. How soon will it take the lead in global wealth and innovation?
A space tourism trip to the moon? It could happen by 2015.

A space tourism study by Space Adventures suggests that 140 private citizens could reach orbit by 2020, and it is promoting its own 17-day excursion that includes orbiting the moon.
Haley Barbour out, GOP ponders as 2012 field takes shape

Haley Barbour: Several allies said Barbour, known as one of the smartest political operatives in the GOP, ultimately decided he didn't have what it takes to win.
The Reformed Broker
Too much of a good thing? Cheesecake and exchange-traded funds.

Last week, 32 new exchange-traded funds launched, creating the 'ETF Sampler Tray' for investors.
Epsilon security breach: 5 signs it's only the tip of the iceberg

This week millions of e-mail addresses were reported stolen from Epsilon, a firm that supplies e-mail marketing to BestBuy, Disney, and many others. Here are five more emerging targets for precision attacks:
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Jimmy Carter visits Cuba while US contractor is jailed there

Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba on Monday for a three-day visit. The case of Maryland-based contractor Alan Gross is expected to be a topic of discussion between Cuban officials and former President Jimmy Carter.
'Green' funds, in the red, buy not-so-green stocks

Some 'green' funds are diversifying to boost returns. Does that undercut their mission?
5 great mystery books for children

Is there a young mystery aficionado in your life? He or she is sure to love at least one of these five imaginative, engaging books nominated for the 2011 Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery.
Marine chief: 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal could be deadly 'distraction'

Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marines, defended his position that 'don't ask, don't tell' should not be repealed, saying a repeal could cause problems among combat troops.