Parents of accused Michigan high school shooter are charged

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There were dramatic twists and turns Friday in the aftermath of this week's shooting attack at a Michigan high school. The parents of the accused 15-year-old killer were charged with involuntary manslaughter and declared fugitives by authorities a short while later. Russ McNamara, host of "All Things Considered" for Detroit Public Radio, joins John Yang to discuss.

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