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Mounting student loan debt stifles post-college dreams

As graduation season swings into high gear, a new economic crisis confronts thousands of this year's high school and college grads -- crushing college student loan debt. Last week, we learned that student loan debt in America has climbed to $1 trillion, which is more than credit card and other consumer debt. More »

Seniors get crafty with internet

Ioni Dodson, who lives in Queens, N.Y., is "so happy" to be 72 and retired from her career in word processing because now she has time to do more crafty art, she said. One of her most prized creations is a three-dimensional, African-themed quilt using bright colors. It is called "Celebration." More »