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Bail denied to Massachusetts teen accused of Facebook terror post

BOSTON (Reuters) - A judge denied bail on Friday to a Massachusetts teenager who was arrested on terrorism charges after posting lyrics on his Facebook page suggesting he could do worse than the Boston Marathon bombers. Full story

Google eyes Waze as Facebook circles hot Web maps property

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is in talks to buy Waze, an Israeli mapping start-up that has held discussions with several large technology companies, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. Full story

Google, like Facebook, in talks to buy Waze for about $1 billion: report

(Reuters) - Google Inc is considering buying Israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up Waze Inc, which may lead to a bidding war with Facebook Inc, Bloomberg news reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Full story

Facebook posts: Suit filed over vet's detention

A civil liberties group has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an ex-Marine, claiming his rights were violated when he was detained in a psychiatric facility after posting anti-government messages on Facebook. Full story

News Summary: Everyone's a critic, online

YELP HELP: An Arizona restaurateur, fed up after years of negative online reviews, posted a social media rant, ""I AM NOT STUPID ALL OF YOU ARE," read the posting on the Facebook wall of Amy's Baking Co., near Phoenix. "YOU JUST DO NOT KNOW GOOD FOOD." Full story

Teens' enthusiasm for Facebook is 'waning,' says study

American teenagers have "waning enthusiasm" for Facebook, but they're still using the social network while upping their time spent on other social media sites like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Tumblr, according to a new study.The Facebook diss is because of the "increasing adult presence, people Full story

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Messages posted on Facebook about a dog found after a tornado struck Oklahoma.
Messages posted on Facebook about a dog found after a tornado struck Oklahoma.

Messages posted on Facebook about a dog found after a tornado struck Oklahoma.

This photo was posted on Facebook by Kristi Hodge after a tornado struck Oklahoma with the message "Found 2 miles south of Ramona at 815 PM floating from the sky."
This photo was posted on Facebook by Kristi Hodge after a tornado struck Oklahoma with the message "Found 2 miles south of Ramona at 815 PM floating from the sky."

This photo was posted on Facebook by Kristi Hodge after a tornado struck Oklahoma with the message "Found 2 miles south of Ramona at 815 PM floating from the sky."

A photo posted to Facebook by Safe Haven Animal Rescue shows a dog picked up after the tornado, currently being cared for at AEC Animal Emergency Center in Oklahoma City.
A photo posted to Facebook by Safe Haven Animal Rescue shows a dog picked up after the tornado, currently being cared for at AEC Animal Emergency Center in Oklahoma City.

A photo posted to Facebook by Safe Haven Animal Rescue shows a dog picked up after the tornado, currently being cared for at AEC Animal Emergency Center in Oklahoma City.

This photo was posted on Facebook by Allison Messer after a tornado struck Oklahoma.
This photo was posted on Facebook by Allison Messer after a tornado struck Oklahoma.

This photo was posted on Facebook by Allison Messer after a tornado struck Oklahoma, with the message "Found in our pasture between Stroud & Depew. Would love to find the momma this belongs too."