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Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

Holly Rodriguez found herself responsible for both her and her ex-husband's student loans. Parker Michels-Boyce for NPR hide caption

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Education

Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, with no legal way to separate the loans, some want changes.

Europe

Rep. Michael McCaul on the latest in Ukraine

5 min

Rep. Michael McCaul on the latest in Ukraine

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Holly Rodriguez found herself responsible for both her and her ex-husband's student loans. Parker Michels-Boyce for NPR hide caption

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Locked In Loans

Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

by Sequoia Carrillo

4 min

Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt

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National

In New York City, a statewide mask mandate for businesses has ended

by Hansi Lo Wang

3 min

In New York City, a statewide mask mandate for businesses has ended

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Sports

Olympics: Women's single figure skating begins with drama

by Tom Goldman

4 min

Olympics: Women's single figure skating begins with drama

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If you're finding this stage of the pandemic especially confusing, you're not alone

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Shots - Health News

If you're finding this stage of the pandemic especially confusing, you're not alone

by Rob Stein

4 min

If you're finding this stage of the pandemic especially confusing, you're not alone

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National Security

U.S. troops head to Poland

by Jay Price

3 min

U.S. troops head to Poland

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Media

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin lawsuit against 'New York Times'

by David Folkenflik

3 min

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin lawsuit against 'New York Times'

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Sports

What it means for sports fans' mental health when their team loses

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What it means for sports fans' mental health when their team loses

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National

Hate crimes trial begins for men who killed Ahmaud Arbery

by Debbie Elliott

3 min

Hate crimes trial begins for men who killed Ahmaud Arbery

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Europe

The view from southern Russia

by Charles Maynes

4 min

The view from southern Russia

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Obituaries

Remembering film director and producer Ivan Reitman

by Bob Mondello

2 min

Remembering film director and producer Ivan Reitman

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Europe

Former French President Francois Hollande on Ukraine

by Eleanor Beardsley

3 min

Former French President Francois Hollande on Ukraine

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Politics

Longtime Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable

by Ilya Marritz

3 min

Longtime Trump accountant says a decade of financial statements are unreliable

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World

For an American living in Ukraine, a choice between staying or leaving

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For an American living in Ukraine, a choice between staying or leaving

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Sports

Los Angeles celebrates its Super Bowl victory

by Robert Garrova

2 min

Los Angeles celebrates its Super Bowl victory

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The Americas

The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico

by Carrie Kahn

3 min

The U.S. suspends avocado imports from Mexico

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Rom-com movies have evolved. But they still need these 3 simple elements

Rom-coms have been a go-to for Hollywood for years, but they have definitely evolved recently. Catie Dull/NPR hide caption

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Movies

Rom-com movies have evolved. But they still need these 3 simple elements

by Ailsa Chang, Vincent Acovino, Courtney Dorning

8 min

Rom-com movies have evolved. But they still need these 3 simple elements

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