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Almanac: Air bags

On September 1, 1998, air bags became mandatory in all new cars and light trucks in the U.S., subsequently saving tens of thousands of lives. Lee Cowan reports. Source

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Sara Nelson, the new face of labor unions

The president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA has been called the most powerful labor leader in the country, as she has fought for increased safety in the aviation industry Source

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Remembering Valerie Harper

The Emmy-winning actress found a place in fans’ hearts as Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Rhoda” Source

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Gen. Jim Mattis on war and Trump

In his first TV interview about his resignation, the former Secretary of Defense talks about parting ways from the president, and looks back on a 40-year military career and the lessons of history in his new book, “Call Sign Chaos” Source

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Made in the U.S.A.

In 1980 almost 80% of clothing bought in America was made in this country. Today, it’s around 3%. But Bayard Winthrop, founder and CEO of the sportswear company American Giant, is trying to turn that around, helping to rebuild an infrastructure and workforce to manufacture clothing that proudly bears the “Made in U.S.A.” label. He took correspondent John Blackstone on a tour of the production cycle, from cotton farm to finished hoodie. Source

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6 dead in mass shooting in Texas

A terrifying chain of events was triggered by a traffic stop Saturday in the heart of Texas’ oil country. A man pulled over by state troopers opened fire and fled, and later hijacked a U.S. Postal Service truck, embarking on a shooting spree. At least 24 people were shot, six fatally. David Begnaud reports. Source

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