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Monday, June 17, 2013  Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 government requests for data over 6-month period

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Long-running study on Internet use finds 86 percent of Americans are online and most believe Big Brother is watching

Friday, June 07, 2013  Like profit-driven companies, US government mining Big Data to dig deeper into people's lives

Friday, June 07, 2013  Intelligence chief declassifies details of phone-records program after uproar over snooping

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A new study shows the average cost of medical claims from motorcycle crashes is on the rise since Michigan stopped requiring all riders to wear helmets..

Friday, May 17, 2013  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for volunteers to monitor lakes of all sizes throughout Northern Michigan.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  US firm says evidence points to China's military in hacking attacks; China denies allegation

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Grand Traverse County may be receiving a new program to help 911 operators and first responders get to emergency situations faster, and with more information.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michigan says its estimated population grew 2012, the first increase in the measure for the state since 2004.

Thursday, February 16, 2012  APNewsBreak: Obama's budget axes USDA program that tests for deadly bacteria in fresh produce

Friday, January 27, 2012  Privacy advocates worry about government efforts to expand computer security protections

Monday, December 19, 2011  Concerned about computer hackers, Iowa GOP take steps to protect caucus results

Monday, November 07, 2011  Census data show wealth of older Americans is 47 times that of young adults, widest gap ever