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9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By Andrew Housser Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money. Saying "I'd rather not" can be hard to do, no matter how able you are to help. But handing over your hard-earned cash -- at the risk of never

9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

New players, new approaches to ranking colleges

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

By JUSTIN POPEAP Education Writer U.S. News & World Report may still be the 800-pound gorilla of college rankings. But with a formula that rarely changes, the latest edition - out Wednesday - looks pretty much the same as a decade ago, with very few exceptions. More interesting are a pair

iPhone manufacturer faces labor complaints

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BEIJING (AP) - The company that manufactures Apple's iPhones has responded to an accusation that vocational students are forced to work in its Chinese factories by saying Wednesday its agreement with their schools allows them to leave. China Labor Watch, a Hong Kong group, said this week that

Chicago teachers' strike grinds into third day

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By DON BABWIN and SOPHIA TAREENAssociated Press The public exchanges between striking Chicago teachers and the school district grew more personal Wednesday as negotiators returned to the bargaining table on the walkout's third day. A top district negotiator, Barbara Byrd-Bennett, criticized

Clinton subdued in return to campaign trail

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By JULIE PACEAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The free-wheeling and fiery Bill Clinton who stole the show at the Democratic Party's convention showed up in Florida this week far more subdued. The former president's temperament appeared designed to match the moment. Clinton's

Delayed deportations approved ahead of elections

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By ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Less than two months before a presidential election in which both parties are fighting for the key Hispanic vote, the Obama administration has approved the first wave of applications from young illegal immigrants hoping to avoid

WHY IT MATTERS: Education

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By CAROLE FELDMANAssociated Press The issue: States and local governments have the primary responsibility for education in the United States. But the federal government gets a big say, too, by awarding billions in aid, often with strings attached. ___ Where they stand: President Barack Obama

WHY IT MATTERS: Education

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 12th

Carter: 'Financial corruption' harms US elections

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By BILL BARROWAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter issued a blistering indictment of the U.S. electoral process Tuesday, saying it is shot through with "financial corruption" that threatens American democracy. Speaking at the international human rights center that bears