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Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Mexico, was killed just one week after he took office
by Emily Green
Only a week in office and the mayor of a small Mexican town is assassinated -- as cartel violence continues to spiral out of control.
Even With COVID-19, Heart Disease Is The World's Most Deadly Killer
by Jason Beaubien
A new report by the World Health Organization shows the Top 10 leading causes of death globally. Heart disease remains at the top of that list.
In California, Health Workers Will Get COVID-19 Vaccine 1st. Who's Next?
by April Dembosky
California says it wants to consider "historic and contemporary injustices" as a factor in who gets priority after health care workers for a COVID-19 vaccine. Experts warn of legal problems.
Pandemic Forces Musician Richard Buckner In A Different Direction
by Chad Campbell
Singer-songwriter Richard Buckner has a debut book of non-fiction poetry. It's called: Cuttings from the Tangle.
Nearly 5 Decades After Its Disappearance, Piece Of British History Is Returned
A brass key belonging to an 11th century tower in the county of Kent was returned to the charity that manages the site. With a note that reads: "Borrowed 1973. Returned 2020. Sorry for the delay."
Poll: Most Fans Don't Want Sports Played Indoors While Pandemic Surges
The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds most sports fans are against indoor sports during the pandemic. NPR's David Greene talks to Jane McManus, director of Marist's Center for Sports Communication.
News Brief: Vaccine Vote, Lawsuits Against Facebook, Relief Aid Debate
The FDA will vote on whether to clear Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Two lawsuits question how Facebook got so big. Plus, lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate a COVID-19 relief package.
After Many Delays, The Wait Is Over For 'Cyberpunk 2077'
by Ziad Buchh
After eight years of anticipation, video game developer CD Projekt Red is finally releasing what is expected to be one of the biggest games of the year, Cyberpunk 2077.
DOJ, FBI Join Probe Into Casey Goodson's Shooting Death
by Paige Pfleger
Federal agencies are investigating the death of 23-year-old Casey Goodson, a Black man who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday.