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Rep. Jackie Speier on how the Jonestown mass shooting changed her life
It’s been 40 years since the Jonestown massacre, and the killing of California Congressman Leo Ryan. One of those wounded was Ryan’s aide, Jackie Speier. She survived, and is now a Congresswoman in Ryan’s old seat.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenIt’s been 40 years since the Jonestown massacre, and the killing of California Congressman Leo Ryan. One of those wounded was Ryan’s aide, Jackie Speier. She survived, and is now a Congresswoman in Ryan’s old seat.
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4 storiesWhat we’ve learned in the Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen legal maneuvers
Special Counsel Robert Mueller said Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort lied and violated his plea arrangement. Then Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, admitted he lied to Congress.
Read the story11 minCalifornia Congresswoman Jackie Speier reflects on her near-death experience
Forty years ago, Jackie Speier was legislative counsel to California Congressman Leo Ryan, and they went on a congressional fact-finding mission to Jonestown. They were investigating abuse claims against San Francisco cult leader Jim Jones.
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first “Die Hard,” a Christmas favorite. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” turns 25 this year. “Love, Actually” is 15 years old. We talk about those, and some other old holiday classics and why they endure.
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The LA city council is thinking about raising speed limits on about 100 miles of city streets. They want police to be able to ticket more drivers to make streets safer.
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