Alex Murdaugh Seeks New Trial; Air Bag Recall Controversy; Covid Wave Latest; Auto Strike Fears; US Open Mystery Bug – Mo News Rundown

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Headlines:

– Alex Murdaugh's Defense Seeking New Trial Based On Claims Of Jury Tampering (03:30)

– Buster Murdaugh Breaks Silence On Stephen Smith Killing, And Says His Dad Is A “Psychopath” (05:50)

– Major Auto Strike Could Start Next Thursday (08:20)

– US Gov Looks At Potential Massive Air Bag Inflator Recall (11:05)

– Military Leaders Call On Sen. Tuberville To End Hold On Military Promotions (15:05)

– Capitol Doc: Mitch McConnell Tests Show No Evidence of Seizure, Parkinsons (17:45)

– First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19 (20:00)

– Why This Covid Wave Is Probably Worse Than Official Data Suggests (20:45)

– Troubling ‘US Open Bug’ Taking Down Top Tennis Players (24:40)

– Irish Parents Take Action On Smartphones For Kids (25:50)

– On This Day In History (29:00)

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