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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.
R. Kelly Faces First Federal Charges
Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in federal custody, following his arrest Thursday in Chicago. He faces federal charges of child pornography and transporting women and girls across state lines for sex.
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta Resigns
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is stepping down. He's faced controversy since charges were unsealed in New York City against financier Jeffrey Epstein.
DOJ Says Local Governments Need To Prepare For Ransomware Attacks
by Carrie Johnson
The Department of Justice says ransomware attacks on small and mid-sized local governments by criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated. The agency is warning municipalities to be ready.
Anticipated Immigration Raids Have Minnesota Dairy Farmers On Edge
by Riham Feshir
In rural Minnesota, local dairy farmers rely on Hispanic immigrants for labor. And as agents arrest employees on their way to their jobs, farmers are pushing back.
Federal Charges Escalate Sex Abuse Case Against Singer R. Kelly
by Patrick Smith
Federal agents have arrested singer R Kelly on a 13-count indictment, including possessing child pornography. Kelly was already under indictment in Illinois on state charges.
Republican Strategist Offers Analysis On Week's Political News
Steve Inskeep talks to GOP strategist Mike Murphy about Labor Secretary Alex Acosta's resignation as well as President Trump and the 2020 census citizenship question.
Congressman Jamie Raskin Discusses ICE Raids Planned For This Weekend
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about nationwide raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that may begin this weekend.
NASA Moves Forward With Plans For Multi-Billion-Dollar Moon Rocket
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
NASA is building its most powerful rocket ever, a moon rocket, which will cost billions of dollars. But the effort has sparked debate about whether NASA should rely on cheaper, commercial rockers.
League Of United Latin American Citizens Holds Presidential Contenders Town Hall
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Democratic presidential candidates addressed the nation's oldest Latino civil rights group, where immigration policy and President Trump's record were top issues.
Man Survives Being Swept Over Niagara Falls
A man climbed over a retaining wall into the water. He was swept over Horseshoe Falls — plunging 188 feet. Police found him a bit downriver with no serious injuries.