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Watching the birth of a gaming start-up

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Stewart Butterfield and his friends are back at it with a new company. CNET's Daniel Terdiman was given exclusive, behind-the-scenes access as they built it from scratch.
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Boeing's next-gen 747 takes first flight

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On Monday, the 747-8 Freighter took off for its first flight. The passenger version of the iconic plane is about a year behind the cargo model.
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Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:06:22 GMT
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GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit

Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:08:32 GMT
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Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic

A second major storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:41:33 GMT
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Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel

The head of the Iran's atomic agency said Iran would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for the Tehran research reactor.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:49:05 GMT
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Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77

Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday following complications from gallbladder surgery. He was 77.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:50:17 GMT
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Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station

Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:11:03 GMT

Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power

The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:07:23 GMT
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AP Interview: NY's Paterson lashes back at rumors

New York Gov. David Paterson on Monday lashed back at what he called a "callous and sleazy" assault on his character in statehouse rumors and media reports that include accusations about womanizing and drug use, allegations he flatly denied.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:14:05 GMT

Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun case

Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:16:30 GMT
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Parade to give another jolt of Saints euphoria

Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city.
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:43:03 GMT

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Toyota in global recall of Prius

Toyota in global recall of Prius Toyota recalls thousands of its flagship Prius cars worldwide over braking problems, in the latest blow to the carmaker. full story.

Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'

Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching' Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says. full story.

Smartphones to get even smarter

Smartphones to get even smarter A quantum physics trick is set to give smartphones and hand-held devices pressure-sensitive switches and screens. full story.

Tymoshenko bloc to contest result

Tymoshenko bloc to contest result Yulia Tymoshenko's bloc says it will contest the conduct of Ukraine's presidential vote in court after her reported defeat. full story.

Charges over Philippines massacre

Charges over Philippines massacre The Philippines charges 196 people with murder over a pre-election massacre which left 57 people dead. full story.

India refinery 'threatens locals'

India refinery 'threatens locals' An alumina refinery in east India run by a UK-based firm causes pollution threatening the health of locals, a rights group says. full story.

Jackson doctor appears in court

Jackson doctor appears in court Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death. full story.

Chinese quake activist sentenced

Chinese quake activist sentenced An activist who questioned why so many died in a huge quake in China in 2008 is jailed for five years for subversion. full story.

Fertile forties pregnancy warning

Fertile forties pregnancy warning Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age. full story.

Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades

Sword lord - swallower sets world record with 18 blades An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time. full story.

India v South Africa live score

India v South Africa live score India take on South Africa in the first Test at Nagpur. full story.

Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'

Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints' New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees said the Hurricane Katrina disaster inspired his side to a 31-17 Super Bowl win over Indianapolis Colts. full story.

How should the world react to Iran?

How should the world react to Iran? The West pushes for 'strong sanctions' over Iran's uranium plans. What is your reaction? full story.

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