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Student Loans Weighing Down a Generation With Heavy Debt

Written on May 12, 2012 by Editor - Education News

“If anything ever happened, God forbid, that is my debt also,” said Ms. Griffith’s mother, Marlene Griffith. Ms. Griffith, 23, wouldn’t seem a perfect financial fit for a college that costs nearly $50,000 a year. Her father, a paramedic, and … Continue reading →

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Japanese robotics expert creates incredible transforming RC car

Written on May 9, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

Falling squarely in the “shut up and take my money” category, Kenji Ishida’s transforming car will evoke a geeky tear as you watch it change from a car to a fully working robot just like you remember Optimus Prime doing … Continue reading →

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Russian jet with 44 on board goes missing in Indonesia

Written on May 9, 2012 by Editor

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 performs at a Russian air show in 2009. (AP/File) A Russian passenger jet with at least 44 people on board—including embassy officials—went missing on Wednesday during a demonstration flight in Indonesia, according to reports from the … Continue reading →

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The Note’s Must-Reads for Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Written on May 9, 2012 by Editor - Political News

The Note’s Must-Reads are a round-up of today’s political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ Jayce Henderson, Carrie Halperin, and Ben Waldron PRESIDENT … Continue reading →

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Google’s driverless cars get a license in Nevada

Written on May 9, 2012 by Editor - Technology News

Google has been talking about, developing, and demonstrating its driverless cars for a few years now, but it wasn’t until May last year that things got really serious. By serious, I mean Google wanted a license to put them on … Continue reading →

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Samaras Greek coalition bid fails

Written on May 7, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

7 May 2012 Last updated at 17:36 ET Antonis Samaras said he had done everything he could to secure a coalition Greek centre-right head Antonis Samaras has said he cannot form a coalition government, dealing a blow to backers of … Continue reading →

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Jobs report crucial to presidential election

Written on May 5, 2012 by Editor - Job News

(CNN) — Hands down, it’s the most important monthly economic report in the race for the White House. And April’s numbers from the Labor Department didn’t provide President Obama a lot to brag about. “After the worst economic crisis since … Continue reading →

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Jobs report crucial in White House race

Written on May 5, 2012 by Editor - Job News

(CNN) — Hands down, it’s the most important monthly economic report in the race for the White House. And April’s numbers from the Labor Department didn’t provide President Obama a lot to brag about. “After the worst economic crisis since … Continue reading →

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Jobs report crucial to presidential election outcome

Written on May 4, 2012 by Editor - Job News

(CNN) — Hands down, it’s the most important monthly economic report in the race for the White House. And April’s numbers from the Labor Department didn’t provide President Obama a lot to brag about. “After the worst economic crisis since … Continue reading →

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‘The Weight of The Nation’ Contributor on a Parent’s Role in Fighting Childhood Obesity

Written on May 4, 2012 by Editor - Health News

This week in D.C., HBO premiered a new documentary examining the obesity crisis. “The Weight of The Nation” delves into why our country has become so staggeringly overweight. One of the take-aways is that the epidemic is caused by issues … Continue reading →

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