ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Gun-rights activists are challenging a handgun licensing law in Maryland in federal court.
Maryland Shall Issue, a gun store and four residents filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Wednesday.
They contend the law reduces Maryland residents' constitutional rights "to mere privileges." They ...
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RYOT, the Culver City California-based virtual reality outfit snapped up by the Huffington Post last year, works on the cutting edge of the news business, bringing audiences straight to the scene. That's an unusual use of the new medium – most VR startups focus on sports and gaming empires. But RYOT took its VR team to the Rio 2016 Olympics, was there for the Democrat and… Read More
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A legal complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday accuses the Hillary Clinton campaign of illegally coordinating with David Brock's super PAC.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey's rating from the National Rifle Association has slid following votes on gun control during which the Pennsylvania Republican went against gun-rights groups to support expanded background checks.
The NRA's new "C'' rating on Toomey didn't come with an endorsement. It's a downgrade ...
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Coupa was off to the races when it went public on Thursday. The "spend management" software company priced its IPO at $18 and saw its shares almost double during its first day of trading. With clients like Nike and Toyota, Coupa helps companies keep tabs on everyday expenditures and competes with divisions of Oracle and SAP. Founded a decade ago, they claim they've saved… Read More 
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The Department of Energy is featured prominently in the hit Netflix show Stranger Things, and like many of the show's fans, the agency is not happy at the fate of one tertiary character.
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WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. (AP) - West Liberty University's Board of Governors has approved a campus ban on firearms and other deadly weapons.
WTOV-TV (http://bit.ly/2dVIz0k ) reports the vote Wednesday followed a state law enacted this year that allows the carrying of concealed handguns without a permit.
West Liberty's student conduct ...
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Sony has a pair of new cameras for sale — though perhaps "new" isn't the word, since they're more like upgrades to existing devices. The price is upgraded, too — you're not getting away for under a grand, though you'll be getting a lot of camera for your money. The RX100 V is, as you might guess, the fifth iteration of this pocket-size powerhouse. Read More 
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GIBSONIA, Pa. (AP) - A Pittsburgh attorney has been charged with helping a convicted video gambling figure's illegal business, along with a state lawmaker already awaiting trial.
The state attorney general on Thursday charged 39-year-old Louis Caputo with conspiracy, criminal solicitation and illegal gambling charges. Defense attorney Robert Del Greco ...
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Kodak accidentally teased an upcoming phone today in a now-deleted tweet. Fortunately, the image accompanying the tweet is also easily found at Kodakphones.com. Read More 
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Shortfalls in the State Department's efforts to manage security threats at diplomatic posts abroad are putting American personnel at risk, according to a government watchdog.
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Responding to the latest major leak of sensitive government documents, the White House said Thursday the case of a National Security Agency contractor charged with removing classified material was "unique" from the episode of fugitive NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
"The case of Mr. Snowden and this individual is unique," said ...
After making us wait more than 16 months, Oculus finally clued us into some more details on their Touch motion controllers for the Rift virtual reality headset. Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe announced onstage at the company's third annual Oculus Connect developer conference that Touch will be arriving November 23 for $199. with pre-orders going live October 10. Two Titles: VR Sports and… Read More 
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A top aide to Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his government-issued charge card to pay for personal expenses at a strip club and engaged in "unbecoming" behavior like drinking too much in public.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is facing backlash for buying TV ad time on the Weather Channel to reach voters across the battleground state of Florida who are in the path of Hurricane Matthew.
The Clinton campaign bought $63,000 of airtime on the Weather Channel for five days beginning Thursday, ...
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Capital One is making another acquisition in the fintech space, this time snatching up the price tracking service Paribus, which helps online shoppers get automatic refunds when prices dropped on items they purchased. Deal terms were not disclosed, but the acquisition involves bring both the team and the technology itself to Capital One. Launched at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2015, Paribus'… Read More 
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Hillary Clinton's campaign is seizing the opportunity to run campaign ads on the weather channel just as Hurricane Matthew is set to hit.
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Sen. Bernard Sanders on Thursday said that while neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump are "particularly popular," Mr. Trump stands out for making "bigotry" a cornerstone of his campaign and Mrs. Clinton will ultimately get elected president.
"Now, I read the polls. I understand that neither Hillary Clinton [nor] Donald ...
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After years in the works, it's finally happening: TechShop is opening up a Brooklyn location, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. It should be officially announced later today. For those unfamiliar with the chain: TechShop is something of a do-it-yourselfer's paradise. You pay them a monthly membership fee, and in return are granted access to any and all of their workspaces,… Read More 
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