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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.
Biden Announces More Historic Picks For His Economics Team
President-elect Joe Biden has named more members of his economic team. Among them is labor economist Cecilia Rouse, who is tapped to chair the Council of Economic Advisers.
Nepal & China Remeasured Mount Everest. How Tall Is It Now?
by Lauren Frayer
How tall is Mount Everest? It varies with seismic activity and climate change. China and Nepal have remeasured the world's tallest mountain, and will announce their findings.
How To Fix The Weaknesses The Pandemic Exposed In The U.S.
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Bloomberg Editor-in-chief John Micklethwait — coauthor of The Wake-Up Call — who says the pandemic has revealed weaknesses in the U.S., and lays out a way to fix it.
Monolith Which Was Spotted In Utah Desert Is No Longer There
Less than 10 days after being discovered in drone pictures, the 11-foot metal structure was removed by an unknown party. Before it vanished, some hikers were able to post selfies with it online.
After Delays, Biden Will Begin To Get Classified Briefings
by Mara Liasson
President-elect Joe Biden's transition seems poised to accelerate this week. He's named communications aides, and is set to announce more members of his economic team.
Experts Warn COVID-19 Cases May Surge After Thanksgiving Gatherings
by Allison Aubrey
The colder weather ahead in much of the country, along with the spread of cases after holiday travel, means the pandemic could get worse. Still, some public health experts say schools can open.
Newsmax Benefits From Trump Fans' Resentment Toward Fox News
by David Folkenflik
Fox News reached all-time highs this year. Yet, its acknowledgement that Democrat Joe Biden won the election has provided a chance for rivals to appeal to fans of President Trump.