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HP Vs Dell: the Bidding War That Ended in Spectacle

The showdown over 3Par Inc. that ended Thursday was a puzzling spectacle. It pitted two of the world's biggest technology companies against each other for control of a company that was obscure outside of technology circles and flat-out unloved on Wall Street, with a stock that was stuck around $10 for a year and a half. Why?

Jordan Unearths 3,000-Year-Old Iron Age Temple

Archaeologists in Jordan have unearthed a 3,000-year-old Iron Age temple with a trove of figurines of ancient deities and circular clay vessels used for religious rituals, officials said Wednesday.

Indonesian Volcano Spews New Burst of Ash

An Indonesian volcano that was quiet for four centuries shot a new, powerful burst of hot ash more than 10,000 feet in the air Friday, sending frightened residents fleeing to safety for the second time this week.

Coast Guard Preps for Hurricane Earl With Centuries of Experience Behind It

Earl is moving up the East Coast, and the U.S. Coast Guard is getting ready, moving hundreds of thousands of tons of planes, boats and rescue gear into position. The Guard hopes for the best -- and prepares for the worst.

NASA Flies Mission Through Hurricane Earl

NASA scientists flew Thursday into Hurricane Earl to gather data about what makes some tropical storms strengthen into destructive hurricanes while most fizzle.

Stephen Hawking Picks Physics Over God for Big Bang

Physics was the reason for the Big Bang, not God, according to scientist Stephen Hawking.

U.S. Delays Web Traffic Regulation

U.S. communications regulators on Wednesday put off a controversial decision on Internet traffic rules, giving industry and consumer groups a chance to forge a compromise while avoiding a politically sensitive issue ahead of the November elections.

NASA Wants to Plunge a Probe Into the Sun

NASA is developing an ambitious new mission to plunge a car-sized probe directly into the sun's atmosphere, boldly going where no spacecraft has gone before.

To Spend Real Money on Fake Money, Go to Target

Target has begun selling gift cards for Facebook credits, letting consumers spend real money on fake money to buy gear in online apps and games such as Farmville.

Dragon Con to Bring Costumed Hoards to Atlanta

Don't worry if you see a Klingon strolling down the street with a mummy this weekend in Atlanta. It's just Dragon Con.

BlackBerry Should Share Users' Data, Says the U.N.

The chief of the U.N.'s telecommunications agency is urging BlackBerry's manufacturer to allow foreign law enforcement agencies access to its customers' data.

Tons of Tablets Set to Challenge Apple iPad's Dominance

Samsung's first tablet computer, the Galaxy Tab, will go on sale in two weeks -- joining the Dell Streak and a slew of Google-powered pads, all trying to turn up the heat on the Apple iPad.

Scope Sees New Details in Sunspot Bigger Than Earth

All-seeing eye of Sauron? Cosmic sunflower? Not quite. It's actually a massive sunspot as you've never seen one before, captured in stunning high resolution.

What's in Your Water? Probably Tiny Invisible Shrimp

Invisible shrimp could very well be living in every drop of water you drink -- but that's OK, they're nothing to worry about.

Plants and Spiders Compete for Food, Scientists Discover

Wolf spiders and carnivorous plants called sundews may compete with each other for food in the wild, a new study finds.

Nazi Bomber Found in Ocean off England

A German bomber shot down in World War II has been found 50 feet below the sea off the coast of England.

Apple Shows Off New iPods and TV, Unveils Social Network

Apple fans Web-wide tuned in to an annual music-themed event Wednesday, where Steve Jobs unveiled an updated streaming TV device, funky new iPods -- and a social network that's all about music.

Apple Unveils New iPods, Apple TV and More

At an annual music-themed event Wednesday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled an updated streaming TV device, funky new iPods -- and a social network that's all about music.

7.0 Quake Shakes New Zealand Awake

A strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck close to New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch early Saturday local time, wreaking havoc on buildings, roads and infrastructure.

North Carolina County Orders Evacuation of 30,000 Ahead of Earl

A hurricane warning was issued for North Carolina on Wednesday as Hurricane Earl barreled toward the East Coast packing winds of 125 mph.