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On the trail of America's first serial killer
When a series of gruesome murders struck Austin, Tex., in the late 1800s, the term "serial killer" didn't exist yet.
Robert Stephens wants to know more
Robert Stephens, founder of Geek Squad, is as passionate about reading as he is about tech.
Stopping hate-filled individuals from acting as "lone wolves" to kill Americans is no easy task for any of the agencies involved. A former CIA and Pentagon official talks about the nature of preemptive investigations around suspicious individuals.
"Brexit" vs. "Bremain" : The British Referendum
A look at the social, economic and security issues being raised about the British referendum.
Navigating the finances of higher education is tough for most families, and even harder for first-generation college students. MPR News host Kerri Miller talks strategies for success with two experts.
MPR's Kerri Miller hosts science writer Mary Roach for the latest edition of the 'Thread' series. Roach is the author of books with such intriguing titles as "Stiff," "Spook" and "Gulp." Her newest book is "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans At War."
Radical right-wing candidates in Europe are gaining traction, narrowly losing elections. Two experts talk about possible commonalities between Europe's rising right and the Trump tide in the U.S.