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Robert talks with Mark Johnson-Williams, one of the designers of the Tickle Me Elmo toy. Johnson-Williams tells how the FBI investigated him for 6 months as one of the UNABOMBER suspects.
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The latest in the case against the Oath Keepers
The Oath Keepers are a far-right group charged with seditious conspiracy over the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Indonesia continues search and rescue efforts after deadly earthquake
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's West Java province on Monday.
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Hot strike summer? The year in labor
Was 2023 the year of the strike? Hard to say, given that only 6% of private sector workers were unionized in 2022.
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Trump Unveils 'Hard Power' Budget That Boosts Military Spending
The president's budget blueprint calls for a 10 percent increase in military spending, along with deep cuts in foreign aid and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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At Least 14 Dead In Carolinas And 'The Worst Flooding Is Yet To Come' In Some Areas
Florence is now a tropical depression, but major flooding will continue, the National Weather Service says. At least 14 people have died in the storm and its aftermath. That number's expected to rise.
Puerto Rico Energy Infrastructure Is 'Completely Down,' Governor Says
Hurricane Maria, the strongest hurricane to have hit the island in decades, is believed to have taken down critical high-voltage power lines. Gov. Ricardo Rosselló says repairs could take months.
Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated?
New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is not a consistent pattern," one study author said.
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Trump And The Military: What An Erratic Commander In Chief Leaves Behind
"Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,' " a retired officer says of President Trump's tenure.
We're Ready To Negotiate Shutdown Terms, White House Spokesperson Says
Rachel Martin talks to Mercedes Schlapp, White House director of Strategic Communications, about the stalemate keeping the government partially closed. NPR's Kelsey Snell weighs in on the topic.
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