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Solar-powered plane completes first ever round-the-world journey
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Illinois Republican lawmaker resigns, cites Facebook and Twitter hacks
Seene shutting down 3D photo app following reported acquisition by Snapchat
AMD unveils new flash-based memory to dramatically boost graphics performance
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