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Week in review: Googles DoubleClick deletion dilemma Fight over megamerger takes intriguing turns, while social networks open developer platforms. Also: celebrating Commodore 64s legacy. The controversial fight over Googles proposed acquisition of online ad firm DoubleClick took some politically intriguing turns this week that opponents hope will imperil the $3 billion merger. It...

Canada MPs to end isotope crisis Canadian MPs pass an emergency bill to reopen a nuclear reactor that supplies medical isotopes worldwide.

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