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First Solar to Build New Solar Plant for NRG

First Solar Inc will build a 26-megawatt solar power plant for power producer NRG Energy Inc in Arizona under the latest deal between two of the biggest players in the U.S. renewable energy sector.

Eric Salvatierra Killed By Caltrain: How Did PayPal Executive Die?

Eric Salvatierra: Did PayPal Exec Killed By Caltrain Commit Suicide?
The man killed on the Caltrain tracks in Menlo Park on Friday has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Salvatierra, a vice president at PayPal. The circumstances of his death, however, and rising suicide rates for the railroad company, may indicate that the victim, whom relatives insist was never visibly upset, may have taken his own life.
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Nearly 14-Pound Baby Boy Jayden Sigler Born To Cynthia Sigler: 'How'd He Fit?'

Cynthia Sigler, a Southern California woman, knew for months that she was going to have a big baby but she never expected a nearly 14-pound baby boy she has named Jayden. When Jayden Sigler was delivered by c-section on Thursday, he weighed in at 13 pounds, 14 ounces and was a healthy baby, the North County Times reported.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Teenage Son Hospitalized After Ski Mishap [PHOTOS]

The former governor of California had a bitter fall out with his wife of 25 years Maria Shriver early 2011, following reports of infidelity on Arnold's part. The Terminator star, it was reported, also concealed the existence of his illegitimate son, who he raised in the same household for several years.
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New iPad Release Review: Should You Upgrade From The iPad 2?

On Wednesday, Apple finally unveiled its third-generation iPad, known simply as the new iPad to tech aficionados and customers around the world. The new iPad will officially be released and available to customers on March 16, 2012, globally. But is it worth an upgrade from the iPad 2? Here, we review the two tablets and give a final verdict on whether the new iPad is worth it.
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''Kony 2012'' director answers critics of video

The director of a video sensation that calls for the arrest of Joseph Kony, the fugitive rebel leader of a Ugandan militia group, agreed on Friday with skeptics who have called the film oversimplified, saying it was deliberately made that way.
Applicants Fill Out Forms During a Job Fair at the Southeast LA-Crenshaw WorkSource Center in Los Angeles

Weekly US Economic Snapshot: How Are We Doing?

The economic picture got considerably messier this week, as positive data on job creation battled with gasoline-price-fueled inflation concerns in economists', policymakers' and consumers' minds. Joyous declarations that the economy is finally getting better have turned into more studious critiques of how the incipient recovery is actually affecting poor, working-class and middle-class people.

Nancy Pelosi Quotes From 'Women In the World Summit' 2012, Posted on Twitter

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D - Calif.) spoke at the 2012 'Women in the World Summit' on Friday in New York, urging women to take on more leadership roles in government and business, removing the influence of money in politics and advocating for women's rights in the health care debate. Some of the former House Speaker's most popular lines began popping up on Twitter throughout the day.
Todd Park was appointed by President Obama as the second CTO in U.S. history, replacing Aneesh Chopra, who stepped down in February. Park created three companies by the time he was 36, and will now leverage technology to try to make the government more ef

Todd Park: Who is President Obama's New CTO?

On Friday, President Barack Obama appointed Todd Park, a 39-year-old former entrepreneur and founder of Athenahealth, to be the new U.S. Chief Technology Officer of the United States. Park takes over for Aneesh Chopra, the first U.S. CTO, who resigned in February.
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Coke, Pepsi Change Recipe To Avoid Cancer Warning

Coke and Pepsi will reduce the amount of caramel coloring in their sodas so they won't be required to add a cancer warning label. However, both companies maintain their products have always been safe.
Joseph Kony

Campaign Against Ugandan Warlord Sweeps Internet

A video calling for the arrest of Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the Lord's Resistance Army militia group in Uganda, swept across the Internet this week, attracting a wave of support on Twitter and Facebook along with a skeptical backlash against a little-known team of filmmakers based in San Diego.
Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) poses with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, in this handout photo released to Reuters by the Office of the President March 6, 2012.

Facebook Adds Women, Minority-Owned Banks for IPO

Facebook Inc added several women- and minority-owned investment banks to the roster of underwriters for its initial public offering, following in the footsteps of General Motors Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, which did the same during their own offerings.

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