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New artificial intelligence facial recognition system could be 'privacy apocalypse'

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Imagine having a pair of Google glasses at a party, turning over to look at an attractive woman, and because of facial recognition technology be able to get to know her on Facebook and ask her on a date on Tinder. An artificial intelligence system known as “DeepFace” could make that possible in the near future.

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International Space Station Fast Facts

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International Space Station International Space Station International Space Station International Space Station International Space Station International Space Station International Space Station (CNN) — Here’s a look at what you need to know about the International Space Station (ISS), a spacecraft built by a partnership of 16 nations.

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NASA: Kepler planet may be habitable – Video

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NASA: Kepler planet may be habitable NASA scientists have discovered a new planet, Kepler-186f, which is similar to Earth. CNN's Natalie Allen reports. By: Taylor Edward (1) Continue reading →
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Three parent babies could cure diseases – Video

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Three parent babies could cure diseases Medical ethicist Art Caplan talks about the pro's and con's of 3-parent IVF procedures. More from CNN at To license this and other CNN/HL. (1) Continue reading →
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20 hurt in mass stabbing at US high school

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An American high school student stabbed or slashed 20 people, mostly teenagers, in a bloody 30-minute rampage in the classrooms and hallways of a Pittsburgh high school on Wednesday, officials said.

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Are Ron Paul supporters ready for Rand Paul to carry the torch?

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS Orlando, Florida (CNN) — A long line snaked around the perimeter of a large hotel conference room as people waited eagerly to meet a former Texas congressman who they view as an icon in the modern libertarian movement. Ron Paul had finished delivering a nearly hour-long speech to a gathering of Florida libertarians on Friday night, and he was now signing copies of books, t-shirts, posters and even a few paintings.

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Rand Paul considering expanded whistleblower laws for contractors

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Orlando, Florida (CNN) Speaking to a libertarian-leaning audience Sunday about ex-contractor Edward Snowden, Sen. Rand Paul said hes thinking about ways to “expand the whistleblower statute to government contractors.” Weve got so many millions of government contractors that when they see something wrong, they should be able to report it without repercussions, he said in a live video appearance to a Florida conference hosted by the Campaign for Liberty. The libertarian-leaning senator from Kentucky, whos repeatedly said he has mixed emotions on the issue, has taken some heat from some in the libertarian base.

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Paul's remarks prompted by Snowden's statements on protections for government contractors

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ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) – Speaking to a libertarian-leaning audience Sunday about ex-contractor Edward Snowden, Sen. Rand Paul said he’s thinking about ways to “expand the whistleblower statute to government contractors.” “We’ve got so many millions of government contractors that when they see something wrong, they should be able to report it without repercussions,” he said in a live video appearance to a Florida conference hosted by the Campaign for Liberty. The libertarian-leaning senator from Kentucky, who’s repeatedly said he has “mixed emotions” on the issue, has taken some heat from some in the libertarian base

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World's best airport is …

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Part of complete coverage on By Katia Hetter, CNN updated 10:59 PM EDT, Thu March 27, 2014 World’s best airports World’s best airports World’s best airports World’s best airports World’s best airports World’s best airports World’s best airports

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NASA to end most activities with Russia

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By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN updated 5:21 AM EDT, Fri April 4, 2014 STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) — NASA is suspending much of its work with Russia in light of its actions in Ukraine but said it will continue to collaborate with Russia’s space agency on International Space Station operations. The decision by the U.S.

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NASA ending most activities with Russia

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By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN updated 11:53 AM EDT, Thu April 3, 2014 STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) — NASA is suspending much of its work with Russia in light of its actions in Ukraine but said it will continue to collaborate with Russia’s space agency on International Space Station operations. The decision by the U.S. space agency to halt “the majority of its ongoing engagements” with Russia’s Roscosmos comes amid heightened tensions sparked by Russia’s annexation last month of Ukraine’s southern Crimea region.

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Obama Set to Announce NSA Changes – Video

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Obama Set to Announce NSA Changes CNN's Christiane Amanpour confronts Egypt's information chief over the detention and charging of al Jazeera journalists. President Obama addresses two ways n… (1) Continue reading →
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Bacon and dentures: Weird trash hits UK beaches

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(CNN) From craggy cliffs to broad sandy beaches, Britain is rightly proud of its thousands of miles of shoreline. But campaigners say great stretches of it are now under threat from a tide of trash thats endangering wildlife and could impact visitors.

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Designer genes take a leap forward

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Human DNA has much in common with the DNA of the humble yeast cell. STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) — Look miles into the future and imagine a day, when geneticists can design a flawless set of human genes in a laboratory.

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@CNN @ErinBurnett misguided errounous comments about Panama Beaches apr 20th, 2014 – Video

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@CNN @ErinBurnett misguided errounous comments about Panama Beaches apr 20th, 2014 View Panamenian beaches here: https://www.michantin.com/?p=3165 This is CNN anchor Erin Burnett talking about a beach in Panama on a totally unrelated topic … By: Anel Salas (1) Continue reading →
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Kids who don't cry: A genetic disorder

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Grace Wilsey was born with NGLY1 deficiency, which is caused by two mutations in the NGLY1 gene.

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