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Welcome to this morning’s edition of “First To Know,†a series in which we keep you in the know on what’s happening in the digital world. We’re keeping our eyes on four particular stories of interest today.

Skype To Acquire GroupMe

Skype announced Sunday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire group messaging service GroupMe.

Internet Restored in Tripoli

Internet connectivity has apparently been restored in Tripoli after rebel forces took control of Libya’s capital city late Sunday. Local DSL access in Tripoli had previously been cut off for all but a few government officials.

Ex-Wikileaks Spokesman Destroyed 3,500+ Unpublished Documents

Former Wikileaks spokesman Daniel Domscheit-Berg says he destroyed more than 3,500 unpublished documents sent to the whistleblowing site, citing the need to protect sources when he left the organization in September 2010.

Google+ Begins Verification Badge Program

Google has begun handing out verification badges to celebrities, public figures and others who have amassed vast numbers of followers on Google+.

Further News

• LG latest Android smartphone, the LG Optimus Sol, is expected to hit Europe mid-September.
• From now until September 23, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving customers who check in to U.S. locations using Foursquare or Facebook Places a chance to be named the “President of Dunkin’ Nation.â€

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