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How to hijack popular brands on Pinterest for free publicity

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Teens react to Honey Boo Boo Child

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Timeline is finally here

Facebook's  controversial new look is finally being rolled out—and so far, complaints are minimal.

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Tweet seats—coming soon to a theater near you

Right next to the nosebleeds: Tweet seats, where social media-enthusiasts go to live-tweet events. 

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India asks Internet giants to screen content

Representatives from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and Facebook met with India’s telecommunications minister to discuss possible censorship. 

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NYC cop reportedly posts to Facebook: "Let them kill each other"

The comments made by New York City police officers on a Facebook page in regards to the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn appear to violate department policy. 

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Mexican Army seizes cartel's mobile network

The encrypted, mobile-phone network sheds new light on the sophisticated technology employed by the the ruthless drug cartels. 

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Anonymous lays out five demands for “Operation Safe Roads”

In a new video, set to be released publicly on Sunday, the hacktivists issued a list of requirements for bus companies to meet before the Dec. 10 deadline to prevent action.

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Yes, Apple, Google, and Facebook will think about the children

Tech giants sign on to committe for children's safety online, but parents aren't on board yet.

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Wikileaks returns with "The Spy Files"

After suspending operations last month, Wikileaks is not only accepting new submissions again but also releasing files that reportedly outline the growth of the global spy industry. 

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Facebook reportedly eyeing gambling in the United Kingdom

A new report out says Facebook is considering offering legal gambling in the United Kingdom. 

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Why Anonymous called off #OpCartel in Mexico [exclusive]

Anonymous called off #OpCartel due to the frightening nature of life in Mexico under the rule of violent drug cartels, a spokesperson confirms, but the hackers are still gearing up for Operation Safe Roads. 

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Facebook settles with Federal Trade Commission

After a two-year investigation, Facebook finalized a settlement deal with the Federal Trade Commission today that will lead to greater oversight and transparency. 

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In Mexico, Anonymous launches "Operation Safe Roads"

After two campaigns in Mexico that were better publicized than executed, Anonymous has launched #Opcarreterasseguras to draw attention to bus companies that the hackers claim are tied to the violent drug cartels. 

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Durex ribs on Twitter in South Africa—but not for her pleasure

No amount of vaseline (or other bad puns) could make Durex Condoms' Twitter campaign in South Africa anyless painful or inappropriate. 

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In Thailand, a retweet can carry a 15-year jail sentence

The threat of serious legal consequences for questionable online activity has led to some social network users signing off in Thailand. 

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European Commission may limit information that Facebook collects

Facebook is being scrutinized for the type of private information it collects on users.

 
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Punk'd: Ashton Kutcher falls off Twitter's top 10

Ashton Kutcher's vow of silence on Twitter has had an immediate impact on his online influence, according to a new list. 

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Arrests made for "Craigslist killings"

The arrests made in the latest case of murders tied to Craigslist activity has spurred a Facebook page and calls for tighter regulation of the popular classifieds site. 

Entertainment/

Dish by dish, reliving Thanksgiving in food photos

Instagram, Foodspotting, Twitter, and Facebook make holiday meals a truly communal experience.

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When will Facebook turn over your private information?

Facebook updates its policies on handing over your data to cops and courts—on the eve of Thanksgiving.

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Spirit Airlines fined for Twitter ad campaign

The Department of Transportation fines Spirit for an ad campaign they ran over Twitter.

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Anonymous releases information about UC-Davis officer

A law enforcement official responds to the release by Anonymous of private information about the officer involved in the UC-Davis incident. 

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From Facebook friend request to crisis mediation

A man in Florida barricaded himself in a shed. Luckily for sheriff deputies, he still had Internet access. 

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Dislike! Facebook ticker ads booed by users

Real-time scrolling ads? No thanks, Facebook members say.

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Six degrees of Kevin Bacon reduced to four on Facebook

“Is Facebook bringing the world closer?" asked Facebook Public Relations Executive Barry Schnitt. The social network recently released a study to help answer the rhetorical question. 

 

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Facebook users click "Dislike" on an IPO

A public offering by Mark Zuckerberg & Co. would make investors rich. What's in it for the social network's community?