Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in Mexico, was killed just one week after he took office
Only a week in office and the mayor of a small Mexican town is assassinated -- as cartel violence continues to spiral out of control.
Families Impacted By Boeing 737 Max Crashes Give Emotional Testimony
Families of some of the 346 people killed in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max airplanes on Wednesday gave emotional testimony to a congressional committee investigating the now grounded planes.
A Look Back At 50 Years Of Comic-Con
Comic-Con in San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It has grown into one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, and doors opened Wednesday night to this year's event.
Mexican Drug Kingpin 'El Chapo' Is Sentenced To Life In Prison
The notorious Mexican drug kingpin known as El Chapo has been sentenced to life in prison. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Keegan Hamilton of Vice News about the power vacuum he leaves behind.
News Brief: Trump Rally, Puerto Rico Protests, Turkey Angers U.S. And NATO
Trump continues his attacks on four Democratic congresswomen of color. Protests continue in Puerto Rico over the governor's texts. And, Turkey is being pushed out of the F-35 fighter jet program.
Huntsville Launches 5,000 Rockets To Commemorate Apollo 11 Anniversary
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch by inviting everyone to launch their own rocket. They're trying to beat the world record.
John Paul Stevens Was My Personal Hero, William Treanor Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to William Treanor, dean of the Georgetown University Law Center, about the death of retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. He was 99.
After Trump Tweets Racist Comments, Some Say They Still Support Him
Trump voters in Montana say they support the president's tweets about his Democratic critics "going back to where they came from." And, the Republican U.S. senator also tweeted his support for Trump.
NYPD Officer Involved In Eric Garner's Death Won't Face Federal Charges
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Josie Duffy Rice, president of "The Appeal" about the Justice Department declining to bring federal charges against a NYPD officer in the 2014 death of Eric Garner.
Trump Administration's New Asylum Policy Will Strain Guatemala, Critics Say
The asylum regulation, which went into effect Tuesday, may force Guatemala to take in migrants from elsewhere in Central America. Critics say this is a problem for the impoverished, violent country.
'El Chapo' Sentenced To Life Plus 30 Years
A federal judge has sentenced Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to life in prison plus 30 years. He was convicted on murder conspiracy and drug charges in February.