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LulzSec denies arrest of its 'glorious leader'

Zurich American Refuse to Pay Sony PSN Hack Damages
After the arrest of a 19-year-old in connection with the Sony hack, LulzSec came up with yet another tweet ridiculing desperate police efforts to close in on the group. Immediately after the arrest, there had been media reports claiming that the arrested teenager was actually the leader of the hacking group.
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Bam Margera, Twitter users skewer Roger Ebert for distasteful joke on dead Ryan Dunn

The death of Jackass star Ryan Dunn in a high speed car crash in the wee hours of Monday has fed Twitter with high-voltage exchanges between his fans and those who criticized the dead daredevil for drunken driving. The Netizens' war of words was set off by a comment by Pulitzer Prize-winning commentator Roger Ebert, who suggested that Dunn was foolish to drink and drive and advised people not to let jackasses drink and drive.
Rio slum marines

Brazilian police storm Rio slums

In an effort to clean up dangerous parts of Rio before the upcoming World Cup and Olympic games, the Brazilian military has sized control of a Rio slum.
Large euro sign installation is seen in front of the European Central bank headquarters in Frankfurt.

Why Euro Will Not Collapse

The ongoing sovereign crisis in the eurozone countries has renewed concerns over the fate of the euro, the second largest reserve currency as well as the second most traded currency in the world.
Congressman Anthony Weiner speaks to the press in New York, June 6, 2011.

How much do taxpayers pay to 'sexting' Rep.Anthony Weiner?

How much will US taxpayers pay for the 'retirement' of Representative Anthony Weiner, who decided to resign from the Congress in the wake of a damaging online sex scandal? The amount he will get in retirement is close to one million dollars, according to reports.
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Is JK Rowling working on another Harry Potter book? Or is Pottermore a video game?

Various theories are going viral on the Internet regarding Rowling's intentions in launching the mystery website. Some say what follows is a book, others say it's a move. and for yet others, Rowling is setting up a social networking site for Harry Potter fans. Or it could be an e-book platform, a video game, theme park or an encyclopaedia!

RIM succumbs to Apple onslaught

Research in Motion announced another dismal quarter on Thursday, slashing guidance and jobs as it recoils in the wake of a product onslaught from Apple.
A character from the video game "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine" developed by Relic Entertainment and published by THQ poses during the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 in Los Angeles

What's new and what's re-mastered at the E3

E3 has taken the week by storm with developers all around the world showcasing their latest projects and announcing the dates of release. Many have showcased upcoming games while others have talked about sequels to their already famed projects. Gaming heavy-weights like Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft and Sony came to the fore-front to display games that kept the attendees on their feet and searching for more.
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Syrian forces storm border town, say residents

In yet another attempt to suppress the tree month long uprising against President Bashar al-Assad that has driven thousands of refugees into Turkey, Syrian tanks on Sunday rocked a border town overnight, said the residents.
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NOAA Go Google Way, Selects Apps

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has selected Google Apps as the agency-wide e-mail and collaboration platform for its 25,000 employees, contractors and associates working across the country and around the world.
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Earth to View Auroras As Biggest Solar Flare in Years Erupts

Scientists from around the world are expecting beautiful auroras across the sky on Thursday as strongest solar flares seen in five years are sending a mass of charged particles towards Earth, which could cause radio interference and auroral displays.
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Why is a Solar Flare Dangerous?

The biggest solar flare in four years is moving towards Earth at a rate of at 1400 km/s and is expected to reach early June 9.

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