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Seven years ago this week, Kim Emerson lost her sister to random violence on a subway platform. Soon after, Emerson found a cherished reminder of her sister's life. The Kendra Webdale case sparked the creation of "Kendra's Law," meant to ensure that mentally ill people take needed medication.

Ford Motor Company CEO Bill Ford says the automaker will cut up to 30,000 North American jobs by 2012. The moves are part of a restructuring plan that will see a number of manufacturing plants close, as well.

Four years ago, Bernie Sanders lost the California presidential primary to Hillary Clinton. This election the Sanders campaign wants to make sure it carries the Golden State. Sanders has 17 campaign offices in California and it’s pouring money and resources into parts of the state where Sanders didn’t do well the last time he ran for president.

Guinness World Records recognizes John Turmel as Canada's most defeated politician. He's tried for office more than 90 times — losing each time. Now he's running for mayor where he lives.

Marco Sanchez was in traffic in Houston and another driver was trying forever to merge into his lane. How about a game of rock paper scissors? When Sanchez lost, he let the guy in front of him.

Grant says the script with notes all over it was in a bag that was stolen from his car. He's appealing for the script to be returned, and also, he says, his kids' medical cards.

As Morning Edition marks its 40th anniversary, we revisit some of the show's perfect imperfections, including an appearance by Cokie Roberts' dog, Abner; a lost commentator; and some host giggles.

Test pilot Scott Crossfield, a legend in the tight-knit community of fliers, has died. The 84-year-old pilot's death has been confirmed after air-traffic control lost contact with his plane early Wednesday. Robert Siegel talks with Ken Hyde, President of the Wright Experience.

A Russian mini-submarine is trapped on the Pacific Ocean floor after being snagged on a fishing net. Seven crewmembers are aboard. The U.S. Navy is sending an unmanned vehicle in an attempt to rescue the Russians.

In the war in Iraq, no one is truly behind the front lines. A large number of women soldiers are among the wounded, suffering from burns and broken bones, lost limbs and disfiguring scars. We meet three such women at the Brooke Army Medical Center facility in San Antonio, Texas.