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Investigators Focus On Bombing Suspsect's Motivation, Inspiration

8:18am September 20, 2016

by Dina Temple-Raston

A key suspect in the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey was cornered, wounded and captured on Monday. He's still in the hospital and was charged with attempting to kill police officers.

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A local police officer stands guard at an intersection as members of the FBI and other law enforcement agencies investigate a residence near the Rahami family's restaurant, First American Fried Chicken, in Elizabeth, N.J., on Monday.

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Bombing Suspect Spent Time In Afghanistan And Had Money Trouble

11:22pm September 19, 2016

Ahmad Khan Rahami, suspected in the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey, is a naturalized U.S. citizen, was sued in small claims court in 2012 and was evicted from an apartment in 2013.

A photo released by the FBI shows Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, a U.S. citizen of Afghan descent who should be considered armed and dangerous, the agency says.

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Police Arrest Suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami Over Bombs In New York Area

9:56pm September 19, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Rahami, 28, was captured after a gun battle with police in Linden, N.J. Images on local media showed him on a stretcher with what appeared to be a wound on his upper arm or shoulder.

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Trump: 'Sad' N.Y. Bombing Suspect Gets Quality Medical Care, Lawyer

9:52pm September 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The suspect in the weekend bombings, 28-year-old Ahmad Khan Rahami of New Jersey, is a U.S. citizen and is afforded legal counsel and due process — under the Constitution.

The Candidates' Reactions To Attacks, In Their Own Words

8:50pm September 19, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton offer strong contrast in their response to attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota.

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Feds To Set Rules On Self-Driving Vehicles

8:29pm September 19, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Transportation officials say they will unveil a sweeping plan to make sure the federal government is involved in ensuring the safety of self-driving vehicles.

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A Breakthrough Showcase For Black Filmmaking At The Toronto Film Festival

8:07pm September 19, 2016

by Bilal Qureshi

The Toronto International Film Festival's lineup of new movies pushed back against the narrow definition of a "black film" and offered a feast of cinematic stories about black life.

New York officials used the wireless emergency system to alert people across the city of a suspect in connection with the bombings in New York and New Jersey.

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New York's Use Of Phone Alert Shines Spotlight On Wireless Emergency System

7:00pm September 19, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

"WANTED," blared New York's alert. "Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28-year-old male." This year, nonfederal authorities have sent as many wireless emergency alerts as in the previous three years put together.

'New Yorker' Writer Imagines Donald Trump As President

6:23pm September 19, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to New Yorker writer Evan Osnos, whose article in this week's magazine examines what Donald Trump would do as president.

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U.S. Shifts Focus To Refugee Crisis At U.N. General Assembly

6:23pm September 19, 2016

by Deborah Amos

The Obama administration is trying to put the focus on refugees this week during the United Nations General Assembly. The efforts began with a senior official filming an interview with Grover from Sesame Street.

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