The value of bitcoins — a borderless, unregulated digital currency — zoomed to record prices Wednesday, then staged a "flash crash," losing half their value for a few hours before clawing their way back up.Read Full Article
Global PC shipments fell by 13.9 percent in the first quarter of 2013, and according to analyst firm IDC , Windows 8 could very well be the reason. Read Full Article
A possible breakthrough legislative proposal on gun background checks was met with a mixed response ahead of an expected procedural vote Thursday, with the White House giving its blessing while some top Republicans and gun rights groups still voiced concerns.
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An Idaho family has sued the U.S. Forest Service demanding more than $1 million after a large dead tree at a remote campsite fell and injured their young son.
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Republican senators complained Wednesday that plans to hold just one hearing on a yet-to-be-unveiled immigration overhaul are "unacceptable" -- as they continued to press for more details on how much the legislation could cost taxpayers. 
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