Author: Connor Simpson

Why Would Anyone Ever Switch from Spotify to Google's New Music Service?

AP

Google unveiled its new streaming music service at their annual I/O developers conference on Wednesday. It has a very long name and some pretty cool new features. Whether it will actually do anything to upend your listening habits and the market for streaming music services, well, that's up for some immediate debate.

By Connor Simpson

Jul 11, 2011

Debt Talks Stall on Sunday

Negotiations flail as deadline nears

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 10, 2011

A Conversation with Josh Harris

Internet entrepreneur reveals some details about his latest project

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 10, 2011

News of the World Attempted to Hack 9/11 Victims' Phones

Bad news doesn't stop for News Corp.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Get a Taste of the Sarah Palin Movie

A trailer for the most unreal summer blockbuster is here

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Supreme Court Declined to Stop Texas Execution

Convicted rapist and murderer Humberto Leal Garcia was executed as planned

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Former News of The World Editor Turns Himself into Police

Andy Coulson was arrested by police investigating the tabloid's phone hacking

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 8, 2011

Debt Limit Meeting Yields a Deal to Make a Deal

Attendees agree that deal must be made before the deadline.

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Could You Do Jury Duty for Roger Clemens?

Potential jurors are being asked 82 questions in the former pitcher's trial

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Dot Com Relic Kickstarts New Tech Project

Original dot-com buster tries to blow new bubbles

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

New York Marriage Equality Will Start on a Sunday

City clerks and judges will work the weekend to eliminate any further delay for couples

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 7, 2011

Space Shuttle Program to Close Down Friday

Last manned spacecraft will launch if the weather's nice

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Strauss-Kahn to Counter Sue for Slander

Lawyers make move in response to Monday's announcement

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Countries Clash in Independence Day Cook-Off

Cooks invited to compete at ambassador's house in Ottawa

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Judge Sentences Former Tunisian President to 15 More Years in Prison

Lawyers for Ben Ali, who was not present, accuse judge of not holding fair trial

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Dueling Dogs: Controversy Returns to the Coney Island Eating Contest

Chestnut dominates annual competition as rival sets new mark

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

William Defeats Kate in Quaint Canadian Dragon Boat Race

The Royal Couple's tour of Canada gets competitive

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Fox News Twitter Hacked, Announces Obama Killed in Iowa

Fox News statements says they "regret any distress the false tweets may have created"

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

The Case Against Ignoring Congress on the Debt Ceiling

All options being looked at as deadline looms

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 4, 2011

Rape Charges to Be Filed Against Strauss-Kahn in France

French writer Tristane Banon plans to file charges over an incident from 2002

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Thailand Elects First Female Prime Minister

Sister of fugitive ex-PM wins in landslide

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Turkey Donating $200 Million More to Libyan Rebels

Turkey's foreign minister met with rebel leaders on Sunday

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Protests Greet the Royal Couple In Montreal

Quebec's sovereigntists are bothered by a stop on their itinerary

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Oil Pipeline Bursts Into Yellowstone River

Pipe spills 1, 000 barrels of oil into national park river

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By Connor Simpson

Jul 3, 2011

Banks Shocking Borrowers with Mortgage Reductions

Banks altering risky loans to prevent more foreclosures

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