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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IA: Media Reform

Local newspapers are counting on their ability to give their readers the types of content the Internet cannot. (Waferboard/Flickr)
Rural Newspapers Holding Their Own in Digital World

DES MOINES, Iowa – About 63 million, or 16 percent, of U.S. residents live in rural America and, while they increasingly embrace digital …

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A win in federal court for consumers, say advocates of net neutrality. (Greg Stotelmyer)
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility

WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …

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Some activists say media sources often promote stereotypes between extremism and Islam. (Pixabay)
The "Elite Eight" of Extremism in the News

DES MOINES, Iowa - While some Iowans focus on March Madness with the Cyclones playing tonight, a social justice group is drawing attention to an …

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Technology experts say social media companies are constantly pushing the boundary of privacy vs. marketing as they explore new channels to make money. Credit: Marco Maru/Morguefile.
Privacy vs. Marketing: Changing Dynamic of Social Media

DES MOINES - Social media users in Iowa soon could qualify for a loan based on the personal credit scores of their friends. Facebook recently …

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GRAPHIC: A poster calls for opponents of the FCC's proposed rule change on net neutrality to rally at the agency today. Credit: Free Press.
"Marginal Voices" To Speak Loudly at FCC Today

DES MOINES, Iowa – Internet freedom advocates are calling for a day of action today at the Federal Communications Commission. Internet fast …

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PHOTO: A study in the journal
Study: Little Difference in Risky Behaviors in PG-13, R Movies

DES MOINES, Iowa - Many parents would never think of allowing their young teen to see an R-rated movie, but a fresh study shows those films have much …

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PHOTO: Are land-line phones headed for the trash? Courtesy: Beth Blakeman
Land Lines: Endangered Phone Species?

DES MOINES, Iowa - Land-line phone service is going the way of the dinosaurs among some consumers, but many seniors and people in rural areas still …

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PHOTO: A new study finds that 83 percent of parents think that the benefits of children using social media outweigh the risks. Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis
Is My Child Ready for Social Media?

DES MOINES, Iowa - Children and teens tweet, they post pictures on Facebook, and they connect through many social media channels - and their parents …

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Battle Over "Internet Censorship" Bills Heats Up

DES MOINES, Iowa - Is it simply a way to crack down on the pirating of music and movies, or a measure that could lead to online censorship and the …

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Net Neutrality and Occupy Wall Street – Making A Connection

CHICAGO - The U.S. Senate may vote this week on overturning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at guaranteeing an open Internet…

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FCC Report: Broadband Needs Bigger Boost in Rural IA

DES MOINES, Iowa - Job opportunities will elude millions of mostly rural Americans because they lack access to high-speed Internet, according to a …

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Microsoft Skype: What's In It For Customers?

Microsoft is ponying up $8.5 billion to buy Skype with its user base of 170 million people. Microsoft plans to integrate Skype's video and voice …

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