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Arts, Culture & Media

With the current crackdown on internet file sharing, Studio 360’s Kurt Andersen thinks it may be the beginning of the end of yet another cultural rebellion.

Germany’s Pirate Party a political force of 20-somethings

Cyber Tycoon Wanted for Internet Piracy Arrested in New Zealand

Conflict & Justice

Top of the Hour: File-Sharing Site Shut Down, Morning Headlines

File-Sharing Site Megaupload Shut Down by FBI

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