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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Bram Stoker books: 9 things you didn't know about the 'Dracula' author
Bram Stoker is the godfather of the vampire craze, but the writer is often a mystery to modern readers. Here are 9 facts you probably don't know about the author.
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3 outstanding 2012 novels
Three outstanding novels about protagonists who travel far to fight for those they love.
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5 games to look for at E3 2012
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is one of the most anticipated video game shows of the year. This time around, developers and designers from companies such as Activision and Electronic Arts will be showcasing their new and unreleased products among about 200 registered exhibitors. Here are five games to look for this year – but we also want to hear from you. Let us know about your most anticipated titles in the comments.
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Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock
About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
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Computer worm 'Conficker' is doing its dirty work
Pentagon and other agencies are preparing to defend against cyber attacks. Meanwhile, here are ways to protect your computer.
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Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition
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Oracle-Sun deal could transform industry
The takeover bid boosts Oracle, but the impact on open-source software is unclear.
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Blu-ray sales double over last year. But don't celebrate yet.
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Space tourists: Wait for next seat could be long
Charles Simonyi returned to Earth Wednesday. It was the last trip on which nonastronauts could hitch a ride on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
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How the cloud could save the news
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Goodbye, Encarta. A cautionary tale for newspapers?
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Browser security: Pwn2Own topples all but Chrome
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Horizon highlights – Phoning it in edition
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Has the US patent system gone too far?
Reformers push to limit what is protected.
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US states step up efforts to help jobless
Armed with federal funds, governors have announced new programs ranging from gas vouchers to job training.
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Blur online maps to thwart terror, Calif. lawmaker says
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World
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Worst PC sales slump ever? Not for 'netbooks'
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Opinion: The intensifying battle over Internet freedom
From China to Syria, repressive nations are cracking down hard on digital dissidents.
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Thrown out the windows, or under the bus?
The Monitor's language columnist reflects on metaphors used for the ejection of public officials.
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Microsoft offers $250,000 for online bounty hunters
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Microsoft's Songsmith a YouTube hit machine
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Yoostar gives Hollywood hopefuls a taste of the silver screen
Column: The $150 kit lets you be the star in your favorite movies – all from your living room.
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Inauguration day in dramatic detail, thanks to 1.4 gigapixel snapshot
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Obama breaks with Bush on the environment
In East Room ceremony, President Obama breaks with his predecessor and signals a move to tougher standards for auto emissions and fuel economy.
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BlackBerry Storm: more thunder than lighting?
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USA
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Horizon highlights – Obama edition
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Downturn exposes Google's strengths, Microsoft's flaws
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