Is Big Data turning government into 'Big Brother'?

Like profit-driven companies, US government mining Big Data to dig deeper into people's lives

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Want more time off? Some employers let you buy it

Some companies let employees buy extra time off or sell unused vacation time for cash

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Exide files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Battery maker Exide Technologies seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

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Stocks turn higher...US debt rating up...Airbag probe widens

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As Japan seeks revival, hedge funds bet on a bust

Abenomics has bond traders frenzied, hedge funds counting on Japan crash as public debt swells

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Stripped-down Harley rebounds from recession

$500 million investment in manufacturing, focus on core brand lead to Harley turnaround

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American auto industry about to go on hiring spree

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Report: Ex-transit official made $330,000 in 2012

Report: San Francisco Bay Area transit official earns $330,000 in 2012 without working one day

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After Sandy, a new threat: Soaring flood insurance

After Sandy, a dire choice: Lift home or face sky-high insurance, but many can't afford either

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Conn. casino cocktail waitresses fight shoe rules

At country's largest casino, cocktail waitresses fight Foxwoods on shoe requirements

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AAA: Price of gas in DC metro area falls a penny

AAA: Price of gas in DC metro area falls a penny from compared to a week ago

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In 50 years, huge strides for gay-rights movement

Over 50 years, local activists helped gay-rights movement surmount setbacks, make huge gains

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Disasters inject fear into Bangladesh factory life

After Bangladesh factory disasters, villagers with kids in the garment industry want them home

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Amazon may expand grocery business

Many shoppers are familiar with Amazon.com for buying books, gifts and household items. But now the largest online retailer is expanding into groceries.

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Chinese taste for baccarat drives Macau boom

Macau's casinos thrive on Chinese gamblers' taste for baccarat

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Stocks jump after US jobs report beats forecasts

Dow logs biggest gain in five months after hiring picks up in May, easing concern over Fed

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US consumer borrowing up $11.1 billion in April

US consumers increased borrowing by $11.1 billion in April, led by student and auto loans

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Equipment operator to be charged in Pa. collapse

City official: Equipment operator to be charged in 6 deaths in Philly building collapse

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Q & A on court ruling affecting morning-after pill

Q & A on appellate court ruling on morning-after pills for teens; girls' access still unclear

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Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops

Breast-feeding woes: Mexico sees dramatic drop of moms nursing, raising concerns over health

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