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U.S.: No funds to keep up pesticide survey

Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it plans to do away with publishing its national survey tracking pesticide use, despite opposition from prominent scientists, the nation's largest farming organizations and environmental groups.

Senator: Remove al-Qaida YouTube videos

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman on Monday said Google is not thorough enough in removing YouTube videos that he says are used by al-Qaida and other terrorist organizations to spread propaganda and recruit followers. Lieberman, who chairs the ...

Grieving parents protest over collapsed schools

Countries and organizations heeded China's call for help in sheltering some of the homeless. The U.N. refugee agency said it has offered 11,000 tents, and the European Union offered 7,500 tents along with blankets and medical supplies.

U.S. to let Americans send cell phones to Cuba

At the White House, Bush repeated his offer to license U.S. non-governmental organizations and faith-based groups to provide computers and Internet to the Cuban people.

Awesome ancient sites off the beaten path

As one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples, it even has rooftop access. Organizations scramble to attract more visitors to these sites, but there are drawbacks to the heavy traffic.

» Electronic Frontier Foundation - Large sections on digital identity and personal privacy on the internet. Privacy news.
» Online Privacy Alliance - A group of corporations and associations who cooperate to promote business-wide actions to promote individuals' privacy online.
» Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - Nonprofit consumer education and advocacy project. Publications provide in-depth information on a variety of informational privacy issues, as well as practical tips on safeguarding personal privacy.