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The Talking Heads, DOJ and S&P

The Justice Department files suit against S&P and its rating of mortgage-backed securities, citing the band Talking Heads in complaint.

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Love in the time of data

For the author of "Data: A Love Story," finding her perfect match was as easy as...creating the right matrix.

Interview by Kai Ryssdal

Departing UC President on the state of higher ed, future of online learning

As he completes his final months as President of University of California, Mark Yudof joins us to reflect on the state of higher education and the future of online learning.

Interview by Jeremy Hobson

President's Chief Technology Officer announces new round of Innovation program

President Obama's Chief Technology Officer, Todd Park, talks about what exactly America's CTO does -- and announces a second round of the Presidential Innovation Fellows program.

Interview by David Brancaccio

Can money buy good teachers?

One charter school in Manhattan is banking on high teacher salaries leading to higher student achievement.

by Dan Bobkoff

A Hollywood job fades to black: Film projectionist

As movies go digital, a film projectionist talks about how it feels to be one of the last of his kind.

by Lee Sanders

Maria Bartiromo on the risks of Broadway

A new documentary airs tonight on CNBC about one of the riskiest bets out there. It's not a stock, or a bond, or a startup company. It's the business of theater on Broadway.

Interview by Jeremy Hobson

UK banks face break up if they don't shape up

Britain’s finance chief has delivered an ultimatum to the U.K.’s banks: Obey our new rules or we’ll break you up. Some analysts say the U.S. should follow the British example.

by Stephen Beard

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