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Monday, November 7, 2011

Members Of Anonymous Share Values, Aesthetics

The online group Anonymous was in the news again last week when it threatened to unmask collaborators with a powerful Mexican drug cartel. That is just one of the attention-grabbing exploits by the group of cyber activists that is as mysterious as its name sounds. Journalist Quinn Norton talks to Renee Montagne about the profile of Anonymous that she has written for Wired.com.

South Korean Opposition Delays Free Trade Vote

In South Korea, opposition politicians have delayed the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States. The U.S. Congress has ratified the pact. But in South Korea, thousands of opponents have been holding angry street rallies, and a rising mood of anti-American sentiment is helping their cause.

The Plutonium Problem: Who Pays For Space Fuel?

NASA has relied on a special kind of fuel, called plutonium-238, to power robotic space missions for five decades. that it sometimes seems easier to chart a course across the solar system than to navigate the budget process inside Washington, D.C.

In Spain, Low Wages Become Increasingly Common

More than 1 in 5 people lives below the poverty line in Spain, which has the highest rate of unemployment in the eurozone — more than 21 percent. And an increasing number of Spaniards are making ends meet with low pay and no benefits.

Some Local Businesses Hurting Without NBA Assist

The NBA's ongoing lockout affects the hometown cities in different ways. While most large cities with a professional basketball team can attract fans with other professional sports, in places like Oklahoma City, businesses suffer as a result. Economists estimate each lost game is a million-dollar hit to the city's economy.

Satellite Images Reveal Lost City In Libyan Desert

Evidence of the ancient civilization of Garamantes has been buried in the Libyan desert for 1,400 years. Now satellite images and field exploration are giving insight into the pre-Islamic culture.

France, England Tussle Over Painting Of Christ

The painting whose title translates to "Christ Carrying the Cross" was completed by French Baroque painter Nicolas Tournier in the 1630s, only to disappear from France in 1818. The canvas turned up in Italy a couple years ago. A gallery in London eventually purchased it and brought it to a showing in Paris. Now the French government is trying to keep the painting saying it was stolen.

Camera Maker Olympus Admits Covering Up Losses

Executives from Japanese camera and medical device maker Olympus admitted Tuesday that the company has been using accounting tricks to cover up losses since the 1990s. The announcement comes after a scandal erupted last month.

Jon Corzine's Appetite For Hair-Raising Challenges

The sudden bankruptcy of commodities trading firm MF Global has thrust a familiar name in to the spotlight: Jon Corzine. Previously, Corzine was governor of New Jersey, a U.S. senator and chairman and CEO of the investment firm Goldman Sachs. Corzine resigned last week as chairman and CEO of MF Global as investigators search for hundreds of millions of dollars missing from clients' accounts.

4th Woman Accuses Cain Of Sexual Harassment

A Chicago woman came forward Monday to publicly accuse Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain of making an unwanted sexual advance toward her in 1997 during his stint as head of the National Restaurant Association. This new claim marks a shift in the story, which up until this point, pitted the claims of three anonymous women against a candidate who firmly denied allegations of sexual harassment. Cain's campaign is questioning the motives of the accuser and her attorney.

Wal-Mart Heiress Brings Art Museum To The Ozarks

This week, Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton is opening the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in her hometown of Bentonville, Ark. But some are having trouble separating the retail giant, which is also headquartered in Bentonville, from the cultural attraction.

Debt Burden Weighs Down Economies Of Greece, Italy

Political leaders in Greece remain locked in negotiations over a new unity government. George Papandreou is stepping down as prime minister but his replacement has not yet been named. In Italy, Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is struggling for his political survival. He faces a crucial budget vote in parliament Tuesday.

Tea Party Looks To Recapture Election Magic In 2012

It was one year ago that the Tea Party movement helped Republicans take control of the U.S. House of Representatives. With the presidential election a year away, the movement finds itself searching for ways to have the same kind of impact this time around.

For Copernicus, A 'Perfect Heaven' Put Sun At Center

In 1543, when Nicolaus Copernicus made the astounding claim that Earth revolves around the sun, not the other way around, his ideas were met with scorn. "It went against everything that your senses tell you. It went against common sense," says author Dava Sobel, who wrote a new book about the astronomer.

Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

The Supreme Court weighs whether police must get a warrant from a judge before they can attach such a device to a car so they can monitor a suspect's every movement for an indefinite period of time. The case could have enormous implications for privacy rights in the information age.

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