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Google, WPP, Gannett Shares Shrug Off Apple Privacy Breach Study

Shares of Google appeared to brush off reports a Stanford University study had found it had compromised the privacy of Apple iPhone customers.

FBI and Homeland Security Monitoring Social Media: Stop it!, Says California Congresswoman

Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced a bill that would make "Do Not Track" an official law.

While the FBI looks to hire app developers to help them snoop around social media sites, the Department of Homeland Security is monitoring blogs for signs of domestic terrorism. Jackie Speier, a San Francisco Bay Area based Congresswoman is demanding they stop. She said as much during a Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence meeting Feb. 16.

Jeremy Lin: The Americanization of Lin Shu-Hao

Part of Lin’s massive appeal is that he’s not really that “foreign,” or ”foreign” at all.

New Diet Pill Qnexa Awaits FDA Approval: 3 Things To Know

Qnexa, a new diet pill, will be the first new diet pill in 13 years if it gets approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug was previously rejected by the FDA in 2010 due to concerns of safety. Qnexa manufacturers are now presenting additional material to argue their case. Here are three things to know about the new diet pill, Qnexa.

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Brittanee Drexel: Raymond Moody New Person of Interest in 2009 Disappearance

Brittanee Drexel, a-17-year-old girl on spring break in Myrtle Beach, disappeared in 2009. It will be three years on August 25 since the New York teen disappeared from outside her hotel on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Police are now naming convicted sex offender Raymond Moody, 51, as a person of interest in the police classified “cold case.”

Whitney Houston Funeral: 5 Things to Know About Saturday's Service for the Singer

The latest on Bobby Brown, the guests, the broadcast and security for Whitney Houston's funeral.

People ride their bikes past Google Inc. headquarters in Mountain View

Google Found Tracking Safari Users -- Report

Google Inc. has disabled a special computer tracking code that had been bypassing Safari, Apple Inc.'s popular Web browser, enabling advertisers to monitor the Web surfing of iPhone and computer users, against their stated preferences, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

iPad 2 vs Kindle Fire – Which Tablet Creates More Trouble for Users?

FixYa, the leading product Q&A destination on the Internet, has released a report on the top consumer issues on Apple's iPad 2 and Amazon's Kindle Fire.

One Dead in Long Beach Shooting Involving Federal Agents

Latest Reports: Federal Agent Dies in Long Beach Shooting, Another Injured

A federal immigration agent died and another was injured in a shootout that followed a confrontation between the U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) officers in Long Beach, California, the latest reports said.

40 Pounds of Marijuana Discovered in Plane That Violated President Obama's Airspace

40 Pounds of Marijuana Discovered in Airplane That Violated President Obama's Airspace

A small aircraft that strayed into the airspace of U.S. President Barack Obama was found packed with cannabis of around 18kg (40lb).

Cisco Appeals Against Microsoft's Takeover of Skype

Cisco has said it is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion takeover of Skype at the European Union's top court.

Realtor Mac McCollum stands in front of a foreclosed home in Bullhead City, Arizona

Rampant Foreclosure Abuses Suspected Across U.S.

A report this week showing rampant foreclosure abuse in San Francisco reflects similar levels of lender fraud and faulty documentation across the United States, say experts and officials who have done studies in other parts of the country.

Oracle, SAP Face June Retrial or a Long Wait

A U.S. judge intends to schedule a retrial for this June between Oracle Corp and SAP AG over copyright infringement allegations, according to a court filing.

Demand Media Aims for Double-Digit Growth in 2012

Demand Media, which went public just over a year ago, promised its shareholders that revenue growth would accelerate by the second quarter after it reported a fourth-quarter net loss due to costs for improving its platforms.

A journalist checks the U.S. Senate's website

Critics Seek to Stall Senate Cybersecurity Bill

Republican critics of a Senate cybersecurity bill want to slow down consideration of the measure, saying it could give government too much power over private-sector infrastructure companies.

Same-Sex Marriage Passes NJ Assembly, Heads for Christie Veto

The New Jersey Assembly passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday, sending the bill to Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a possible vice-presidential candidate who has promised to veto the measure.

Angry Democrats Walk Out of House Hearing on Contraception and Separation of Church and State

At a House committee hearing on Thursday, three angry Democrats stalked out of the room to protest what they saw as an unfair, one-sided appointment of panelists.

When is the 2012 Oscars? All You Need to Know About Live Streams, Apps, Fashion and Nominees

When is the 2012 Oscars? Here is all the information you need for the 84th Academy Awards, including date, start time, live streaming information, downloadable apps and a full nominations list.

Kevin Costner to Speak at Whitney Houston's Funeral, Sent Flowers to Bobbi Kristina Brown

Kevin Costner plans to speak at Whitney Houston's funeral. He previously sent Bobbi Kristina Brown flowers after hearing that Houston--his Bodyguard co-star and Brown's mother--had died.

Bay Bridge Construction to Close Westbound Lanes on Presidents' Day Weekend

Westbound lanes on the Bay Bridge, connecting Oakland to San Francisco, will shut down over Presidents' Day Weekend to allow for seismic retrofitting.

Beer Pong Beer: 3 Things to Know About the New Brew

Long gone are the days where you'll have to reach for the Keystone to fill your red Solo cups. Pong Beer is the latest beer to satisfy all your beer pong needs...its name practically says it. Here are three things to know about this sport inspired beverage.

Why Did Apple Unveil Mountain Lion? Competition

Apple, the world’s most valuable company, made available the latest version of its OS, dubbed Mountain Lion, for developers Thursday so that it will be able to ship new products by the third quarter.

Jeremy Lin Shoe: Nike Reportedly Capitalizing on Linsanity

As Jeremy Lin and Linsanity take the nation by storm, the newest NBA superstar will reportedly be getting his own Nike shoes.

Obama Birth Control Mandate Stokes Partisan Strife

Democrats and Republicans sparred Thursday during a House hearing on the Obama administration's mandate that all health insurance plans cover birth control, underscoring how the issue has become politically potent and divided lawmakers along party lines.

Madeleine Stowe: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About ABC’s ‘Revenge’ Star

Madeleine Stowe plays the icy matriarch Victoria Grayson in the ABC television series Revenge, for which she was recently nominated for a Golden Globe award. The 53-year-old actress has starred in films such as The Last of the Mohicans and Twelve Monkeys. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about her:

Jeremy Lin's Latest News Conference Video: Watch the Knicks Linsanity Here

Jeremy Lin's latest news conference video hit the web Wednesday night, fueling the Linsanity after the New York Knicks won their seventh game in a row, trouncing the Sacramento Kings 100-85. Watch it here.