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Your Money
11:43 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Score More Dates By Improving Your Credit

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 12:03 pm

In the past, having a good credit score made you an attractive candidate for credit cards or loans. But did you know your credit score nowadays can also make you an attractive - or unappealing - date? Host Michel Martin finds out why a growing number of singles are asking for more than just a telephone number.

Education
11:43 am
Tue February 5, 2013

College: How To Do More Than Just 'Get By'

Many of the college students who have returned to campus for another semester will struggle to pass their classes and graduate. To find out how students can get on the path to success, host Michel Martin talks with Melvina Noel, author of How to Thrive in College.

Around the Nation
11:43 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Why Are Rihanna And Chris Brown Back Together!?

Pop singer Rihanna recently announced she's back together with recording artist Chris Brown, after an abusive relationship and public breakup. She says he's changed, but many people say this shows just how complicated domestic abuse can be. Host Michel Martin finds out why victims reconcile and whether abusers can really change.

Politics
11:43 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Overhauling Immigration: Asians Matter Too

The national conversation about overhauling immigration often focuses on Latino immigrants. But what works for one ethnic group may not be ideal for all. Host Michel Martin finds out what Asian immigrants want most from immigration reform.

The Two-Way
11:42 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Where In The U.S. Should You Leave 3 Hours Early For A 30-Minute Drive?

Credit Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images

Originally published on Tue February 5, 2013 1:16 pm

This news got our attention, and not just because The Two-Way's home office is in the nation's capital:

Washington, D.C., and its surrounding suburbs are the worst place in the nation to be if you absolutely, positively have to get to an important appointment on time.

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