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Robin's rundown: Thursday, Sept. 20 2012

Robin's rundown: Thursday, Sept. 20 2012

Ohhhh I'm draggin' this morning. How about you? For some reason I've been at work this week more than 12 hours every day. I know that's nothing compared to many folks who pull two or three different shifts. Good thing I love you, my job, and my team!

On today's show:
The late U.S. ambassador to Libya expressed concerns about his security prior to the attack that took his life. He even felt he was on an al Qaeda hit list.

Former Chicago Cub leading kids to college

Former Chicago Cub leading kids to college

C.J. Stewart always dreamed of playing major league baseball. But he grew up in one of Atlanta’s most dangerous housing projects.

“I came home to a community that was destitute, but for us there was always hope,” Stewart says.

As seen on Morning Express: Thursday, Sept. 20

As seen on Morning Express: Thursday, Sept. 20

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Oh no, Lilo! Lohan arrested in New York

Oh no, Lilo! Lohan arrested in New York

Lindsay Lohan was arrested late Tuesday in Manhattan.

Police say she was driving her Porsche when she hit a man's knee in a parking lot. She allegedly kept driving, parked and left. Police later picked her for leaving the scene.

Ahoy maties! It's talk like a pirate day!

Ahoy maties! It's talk like a pirate day!

Avast me hearties, tis Sept 19th.  Time to shiver your timbers and weigh anchor for one of the silliest holidays of the year:

International talk like a pirate day!

Class in session: Teachers' strike over in Chicago

Class in session: Teachers' strike over in Chicago

Chances are, parents in Chicago are happy to get up early Wednesday morning to get the kids out the door. Teachers in the public school system there have ended their strike.

Union representatives from the nation's third-largest school district voted Tuesday to suspend their strike and get back to work.

Robin's rundown: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

Robin's rundown: Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012

(Cue the bird chirping music) It's that time of day, when you find joy in subconsciously knowing that everyone else starts the day looking as rough as you feel right now. It's at this time you realize how grateful you are for the morning shower, cologne/makeup and the hot beverage triple-infused with caffeine. Cuz honey, there ain't no such thing as natural beauty at this hour.

Can I get an amen?!

As seen on Morning Express: Wed., Sept. 19

As seen on Morning Express: Wed., Sept. 19

Baby Drew is not amused on live TV

Baby Drew is not amused on live TV

Forget celebrities (we're looking at you Alec Baldwin, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Kate Middleton), now even toddlers are making it clear: 'Don’t put a camera in my face!'

Denver reporter Dan Daru was covering the Fall Harvest Festival when he decided to interview little Drew on live TV.  Any reporter will tell you, kids are unpredictable -- As unpredictable as cats, commuters or naked Arkansawyers -- so this was a risk.  Did it pay off?  That depends on your definition of success.

$7 million gold hoard found in loner's home

$7 million gold hoard found in loner's home

A man who died in his Nevada home left behind millions in cash and gold coins, hidden in his house. 

Walter Samaszco passed away in his home, but he wasn't found for about a month.  It was a neighbor who would ultimately call authorities.

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