Number of college dropouts with loans rising

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Debt without the degree: The plight of “non-graduates” grows as student debt tops $1 trillion, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.

Russian tycoon resigns as CEO of
TNK-BP after shareholder conflicts

Russian tycoon resigns as CEO of <br> TNK-BP after shareholder conflicts

Mikhail Fridman’s resignation is a sign of rising tensions between shareholders at Russian venture.

Newly identified computer virus, used for spying, is 20 times size of Stuxnet

Newly identified computer virus, used for spying, is 20 times size of Stuxnet

Variously dubbed Flame, Skywiper and Flamer, complex virus is largest piece of malware ever discovered.

BlackBerry-maker RIM loses another senior executive as legal officer retires

BlackBerry-maker RIM loses another senior executive as legal officer retires

Research In Motion Ltd. said Monday that its chief legal officer is leaving company after 12 years.

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Universities opening offices in D.C.

Universities opening offices in D.C.

Notre Dame, Northwestern and Duke are establishing area offices or hiring in-house lobbyists.

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Gas prices expected to fall further heading into summer, analysts say

Gas prices expected to fall further heading into summer, analysts say

Prices at the pump, which peaked in April, will fall or hold steady into June, barring any “wild cards.”

Spanish PM says banks won’t need
E.U. rescue as Bankia shares plunge

Spanish PM  says banks won’t need <br> E.U. rescue as Bankia shares plunge

Concern over the bailout of nationalized lender Bankia sent its stock price plummeting while Spain’s borrowing costs soared.

In the District, tax-sale system doesn’t warn homeowners, some say

In the District, tax-sale system doesn’t warn homeowners, some say

Critics argue system can leave homeowners in the dark as foreclosure on homes approaches.

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How internships lead to full-time jobs

How internships lead to full-time jobs

New grads should research small businesses that are well-positioned for growth and apply to them.

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Steven Pearlstein

Steven Pearlstein

Beneath attacks about Romney, Obama, there’s a need for a real debate about capitalism in America.

Michelle Singletary

Michelle Singletary

I’ve had it with people and their technology interrupting movies and meals at restaurants.

Thomas Heath

Thomas Heath

If a vet can shoot down aircraft, he or she is likely equipped to handle upset residents at a local firm.

Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein

Why are we talking about Bain Capital again and not about Mitt Romney’s governorship?

Warren Brown

Warren Brown

Subabo Outback family wagon just works, in either the four-cylinder or six-cylinder version.

Allan Sloan

Allan Sloan

When it’s Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook vs. Wall Street in the IPO debacle, which prevails?

Joshua Topolsky

Joshua Topolsky

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Barry Ritholtz

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