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Yahoo Inc. co-founder Jerry Yang is stepping down as chief executive, ending a rocky reign marked by his refusal to sell the Internet company to Microsoft Corp. for $47.5 billion more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 20994 http://wkrg.com/news/article/the_candidates_technology_policy_reviewed/20464/
We're only a few days away from an election that, among a lot of other things, will help determine how America approaches its technological challenges - and we do have challenges. more ]]> CBS News Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 20464 http://wkrg.com/news/article/microsoft_anti_piracy_tact_angers_chinese/20325/
An anti-piracy tactic by Microsoft that turns some computer users' screens black is setting off a wave of unexpected indignation among Chinese consumers more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 20325 http://wkrg.com/news/article/web_site_stitches_digital_photos_into_panoramas/17168/
Digital cameras have liberated awe-struck travelers and proud parents from worrying about the price of film processing. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 17168 http://wkrg.com/news/article/bill_gates_goodbye/15292/
Friday is the final day Bill Gates will be the day-to-day leader of Microsoft. Check out the special parody video the company created in honor of Gates. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 15292 http://wkrg.com/news/article/yahoo_board_may_face_shareholder_mutiny_at_annual_meeting/13623/
After fending off months of threats by Microsoft Corp., Yahoo Inc.'s directors still will have to fight for their jobs as the company's own irate shareholders plot a mutiny. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 13623 http://wkrg.com/news/article/google_may_be_winner/13567/
Yahoo Inc.'s stock took a beating Monday after Microsoft Corp. withdrew its $47.5 billion takeover bid, but the punishment wasn't as severe as many analysts anticipated because investors suspect the rivals eventually will renew their mating dance. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 13567 http://wkrg.com/news/article/xbox_slaying_appeals/13515/
The Florida Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the death sentence appeal of a man convicted in the baseball bat slayings of six people over an Xbox video game system. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 13515 http://wkrg.com/news/article/eu_report_urges_search_data_deletion/12624/
A European Union privacy panel wants Internet search engine providers like Google and Yahoo to delete data taken from users after six months, even when they operate abroad. more ]]> The Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 12624 http://wkrg.com/news/article/microsoft_gives_yahoo_deadline_on_offer/12464/
Microsoft Corp. sent a letter to the Yahoo Board of Directors Saturday setting a three-week deadline for moving forward on its more than $40 billion buyout offer. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 12464 http://wkrg.com/news/article/microsoft_evaluating_its_yahoo_offer/12447/
A person familiar with Microsoft's bid for Yahoo said Friday the software company is evaluating its offer in light of the economic climate and the Internet pioneer's deteriorating business. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 12447 http://wkrg.com/news/article/yahoo_looking_at_other_offers/10287/
After rejecting a buyout offer from Microsoft, Yahoo is reportedly entertaining a fusion with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. more ]]> Associated Press Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 10287