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October 17

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Nearest star boasts Earth-sized roaster planet A planet may closely orbit the closest star, Alpha Centauri B, part of a triple-star system. Baig: Your guide to Windows 8 Here are the basics on Microsoft Windows 8, which launches next week. Bluesy duo Tedeschi, Trucks use laptops at home, not on stage Blues guitarists take a hands-off approach to tech when on the road. ADVERTISEMENT

More HEADLINES gaming Review: 'Forza Horizon' packs plenty of horsepower Racing title combines affection for sparkling sportscars with open world to explore. business Intel, IBM profits take lumps Decline in shipments of personal computers may be part of the reason, analysts say. personal The Pill is Beats' new prescription for portable music Beats By Dr. Dre looks to take on Jambox and other portable speakers. tech Microsoft tablet Surface to start at $499 Microsoft says its first tablet computer will start at $499 when it goes on sale Oct. 26. tech EU regulators ask Google to change privacy policy European regulators have asked Google to clarify its new privacy policy. tech iPhone manufacturer says underage interns found The company that manufactures Apple's iPhone says it has found underage interns as young as 14 at a factory in China.   personal Kickstarter-funded company debuts new headphones California Headphone Company's Laredo headphones look slick, but have undeniable audio problems.   See More on USATODAY.com

LATEST GALLERIES   The Week in Space Gallery A Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a space capsule loaded with supplies for the International Space Station, blasts off Sunday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.   The Day In Pictures Gallery Israeli soldiers carry an injured Palestinian protester on Road 443 near Beit Ur, West Bank, during a demonstration Oct. 16 against attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians.

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