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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.
Justice Dept Will Not Bring Federal Charges Against Officer In Eric Garner Death
The Justice Department will not bring federal charges against a New York City police officer in the death of Eric Garner. Garner was an unarmed black man whose death was caught on cell phone videos.
News Media Wrestle With How To Describe Some Of Trump's Tweets
by David Folkenflik
President Trump's tweets regarding four Democratic congresswomen of color were condemned by fellow Democrats as racist. Most media struggled early on whether to call the tweets racist.
Congress' Power Struggle With Big Tech Will Be On Display At Hearings
by Aarti Shahani
There are three congressional hearings scheduled on Tuesday — each exploring the growing influence that a handful of tech companies have over billions of people.
Missouri Woman Refuses To Be A Victim After Her Car Is Stolen
Danielle Reno called police after her car was stolen. She also tracked the thief by watching where her credit cards were being used. She found the thief, stole her car back and called police again.
Police In Puerto Rico Fire Tear Gas At Thousands Of Protesters
by Adrian Florido
It was the third day of demonstrations against the governor, who's seen his political fortunes plummet after the publication of private text messages that used misogynistic and homophobic language.
White House Spokesman Doesn't Back Away From Trump's Racist Tweets
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's Franco Ordonez and White House Deputy Director of Communications Adam Kennedy about the president's use of racist language directed at four Democratic female lawmakers.
U.S.-Iran Tensions Remain High Even Though Both Say They Don't Want A Conflict
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Brian Hook, U.S. special representative for Iran, about whether U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iran are having the intended effect.
ACLU Will Try To Block Trump Administration's New Asylum Rule
NPR's Noel King talks to the ACLU's Lee Gelernt about the lawsuit his organization is filing against the White House's new asylum rule in order to keep it from taking effect.
As Federal Regulations Lag, States Take Action Against PFAS Chemicals
by Annie Ropeik
Frustrated with federal inaction, states such as New Hampshire, are taking their own measures against a class of pollutants known as "forever chemicals"