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    Web Roundup: Ashley Judd Sues the Internet

    The trolls attacked after Ashley Judd tweeted negative comments about an Arkansas basketball team. And now Judd is attacking back. Also in our web roundup this week: New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton is under fire for using bunk science in a column about cancer and personal tech devices .

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 19, 2015 • 1 min read

    The trolls attacked after Ashley Judd tweeted negative comments about an Arkansas basketball team. And now Judd is attacking back. Also in our web roundup this week: New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton is under fire for using bunk science in a column about cancer and personal tech devices.

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    2. 8:50How Expensive is LA? $73,000 Annually, Just to Get By
    3. 16:48Skid Row Running Club
    4. 24:27Personal Finance and Kids
    5. 41:01Web Roundup: Ashley Judd Sues the InternetYou’re reading this
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    5 of 5
    Fast Food Fail, Skid Row Running Club and Finance for Kids
    1. 0:00Fast Food Ban Hasn’t Reduced Obesity
    2. 8:50How Expensive is LA? $73,000 Annually, Just to Get By
    3. 16:48Skid Row Running Club
    4. 24:27Personal Finance and Kids
    5. 41:01Web Roundup: Ashley Judd Sues the InternetYou’re reading this
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