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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.
Colorado Senior Citizens Apartment Complex Urges 'Library Level Voices'
A management memo says residents should avoid "loud laughter." Channel 9 News noted a practical problem: The residents are seniors — some are hard of hearing.
Opioid Case Against Johnson & Johnson Is In The Hands Of Oklahoma Judge
by Jackie Fortier
After a seven-week trial, a judge in Oklahoma is now considering whether Johnson & Johnson should be held responsible for the state's opioid epidemic. The state is asking for more than $17 billion.
News Brief: Trump Tweets, Asylum Rule, Big Tech Hearings
Trump doubles down on racist remarks directed at freshmen congresswomen of color. White House implements a new rule for asylum-seekers. And, big tech comes to Capitol Hill for congressional hearings.
State Department Conference Aims To Identify Victims Of Religious Persecution
by Tom Gjelten
The State Department is hosting a meeting this week on religious freedom and persecution. The meeting comes as the Trump administration clamps down on refugee admissions and asylum-seekers.
In Tweet, Trump Tells Congresswomen To Go Back Where They Came From
by Franco Ordoñez
Tweets from President Trump on Sunday, telling Democratic female members of Congress to go back to their countries of origin, have led to new accusations of racism against him.
Nationwide Immigration Raids That Were Ordered By Trump Didn't Happen
by John Burnett
The Trump administration had promised that ICE would begin apprehending thousands of migrants over the weekend. However, large-scale arrests of those with removal orders failed to materialize.
Analyzing Trump's Recent Tweets About Dem Lawmakers
On Sunday, President Trump used racist language to refer to Democratic members of Congress and suggests they go back to the countries they came from. Steve Inskeep talks to GOP analyst Mark McKinnon.
Trump Administration Announces New Rule For Asylum-Seekers
The Trump administration announces a new step in its efforts to turn back asylum-seekers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Those seeking asylum would have to do so in the first country they enter.
Protesters In Puerto Rico Call For The Governor To Resign
by Adrian Florido
Text messages of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló private communication with cabinet members leaked and show derisive, profanity-laced messages about political foes.