The Justice Department throws down the gauntlet against Google

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Attorney General Merrick Garland announces a lawsuit against Google for alleged antitrust violations on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Department of Justice. Photo by Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Almost a week after Google announced it would cut 12,000 jobs, a workforce reduction of six percent, the company on Tuesday was hit with stinging …