Local agencies hang out with hackers for your benefit

Hackers are often seen as criminals, so the last thing one would expect to hear is that local agencies are working with them. But they did this weekend and they say it's for your benefit.

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Judge orders Google to give customer data to FBI

Federal judge orders Google to hand over customer data in FBI national security letters case

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Napster co-founder Parker set to wed in Calif.

Napster co-founder and early Facebook adviser Sean Parker to wed in California's Big Sur

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Glitches in new NYC 911 system

Glitches in part of NYC 911 system cause workers to use pen and paper for emergency info

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Texas plant to make first US-assembled smartphones

Motorola announces Texas facility making first US-assembled smartphones, creating 2,000 jobs

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Virtual health care learning center complete in Va.

Centra Health, Lynchburg College and Central Virginia Community College are celebrating the completing of what is being called the state's most comprehensive virtual health care learning facility.

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UN expert urges moratorium on 'killer robots'

UN human rights expert urges moratorium on developing autonomous 'killer robots'

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Google to sell HTC One with unmodified Android

Google adds HTC One to lineup of unlocked smartphones running on pure version of Android

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SKorea to open new stock market to foster startups

SKorea to launch new stock market to support fund-raising for startups

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Cheap leases offered to spur electric car sales

Automakers cut electric car lease prices, add goodies to boost sales of new technology

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Companies pull Facebook ads over violent content

Facebook says it fails to block violent content, some companies pull advertising

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Japan suspends imports after modified wheat found

Japan suspends wheat imports from Pacific Northwest after modified wheat discovered in Oregon

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Japan suspends imports after modified wheat found

Japan suspends wheat imports from Pacific Northwest after modified wheat discovered in Oregon

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Feds, soldier's supporter in Wikileaks case settle

ACLU: Feds to destroy data seized from supporter of Army private in Wikileaks case

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Dish tops Sprint's bid for Clearwire ahead of vote

Dish tops Sprint's bid for Clearwire ahead of Friday vote with $6.9 billion offer

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Americans talk, surf more than Europeans on cells

Trade group: Americans get more from their cellphones, Europe should take note

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Amazon to make 2 original comedies, 3 kids shows

Amazon Studios OKs production of 5 originals shows for streaming service after viewer feedback

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Sprint says panel clears proposed sale to Softbank

Sprint says Treasury Department committee clears Softbank's proposed acquisition of Sprint

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Stocks rise...Lease prices cut on electric cars...Chicago Sun-Times lays off photographers

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Ahead of the Bell: Analyst upgrades Facebook

Analyst raises rating on Facebook shares to 'buy' from 'hold,' cites potential of video ads

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