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We’ve brought you the grim news of the top ten colleges that have graduates swimming in the most debt. On a brighter note, let’s take a look at the top ten schools that result in the lowest amount of debt for students. See the list here.

Just over a week after a Columbia University professor announced she would be teaching a course on the Occupy Wall Street movement, the school says it will not be offering any such class. Find out more about it here.

Ever wonder where to find Paris’ finest sex shop? Do you wish you knew
which countries are best for cheap volunteer gigs? What is Bunny Chow? Freddie Pikovsky and his small, but well-traveled team of three other
full time staffers, have set out to answer those questions with the
launch of Off Track Planet, a blog-turned-magazine, aimed at young
explorers on a budget. Learn more about it here.

A guiding hand to help you navigate the confusing world of internships,
resume drafting and job interviews can make all the difference when
you’re in college or fresh out of school. Find out more about a website that matches students with professionals in their chosen field here.


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Pakistan outlaws socks as energy crisis bites

Pakistan has ordered civil servants not to wear socks as the country turns off air conditioners amid a chronic power crisis and soaring temperatures. The…

Music

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift big winners at Billboard…

The telecast also honored Prince and Madonna.

National

Jodi Arias jury to weigh possible death sentence…

Jodi Arias, facing the possible death penalty for the murder of an ex-boyfriend in Arizona, was due back in court on Monday for the final phase of a four-month-long trial.

Entertainment

VIDEO: Miguel kicks fans in head during Billboard…

American singer Miguel accidentally kicked two female fans in the head during a performance at the Billboard music awards Sunday night. He was singing his…

The Word

The Word: Taylor Swift sticks out her tongue…

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez seem to be tiptoeing toward a romantic reunion, but Selena's buddy Taylor Swift doesn't seem too moved by their romance.

The Word

The Word: Justin Bieber booed at Billboard Music…

Last night at the Billboard Music Awards, Justin Bieber won the fan-voted Milestone Award, and as he took the stage to accept it, the audience booed him.

The Word

The Word: Is 'Game of Thrones' star Emilia…

One "Game of Thrones" star has had enough of baring her breasts.

Books

No diaper? No problem. 'Elimination communication' takes off

It seems impossible: A baby — many times not much older than newly born — going to the bathroom directly into the toilet and not…

NHL

Rangers fall apart in third period as Bruins…

The Rangers are two losses away from a premature and unsatisfying end to a season which began with Stanley Cup aspirations.

NBA

Spurs dominate Grizzlies in Game 1 of conference…

It's back to the drawing board for the Grizzlies after an ugly, 105-83 loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals to the Spurs.

NBA

LeBron James responds to 'just another team' comments

LeBron James and the Heat are ready.

MLB

Yankees Notebook: Sabathia shrugs off rainout

Standing at his locker and still in uniform after preparing for a start that was rained out Sunday afternoon, CC Sabathia basically shrugged it off.

Lifestyle

Newer whooping cough vaccine not as protective

A newer version of the whooping cough vaccine doesn't protect kids as well as the original, which was phased out in the 1990s because of…

Education

Asian-American students hurt by race category

A new book looks at how Asian Americans are hurt by the AAPI race category.

Career

Are Millennials the worst? Maybe not.

David Burstein's new book "Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World" says Millennials are not, in fact, the worst.

Arts

Making art and making a living: Artists on…

Making art and making a living can be two different things. Artists and arts organizations talk about how they do it.