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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.
Barbie's Homage To David Bowie, 50 Years After 'Space Oddity'
To honor the anniversary, Mattel has come out with a Bowie Barbie that channels the pop icon's alter ego Ziggy Stardust. She's got the red mullet, gold makeup and the iconic metallic spacesuit.
Trump Administration Backs Off Adding Citizenship Question To Census
by Hansi Lo Wang
The Trump administration says it is done trying to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Instead, President Trump will sign an executive order to get U.S. agencies to share citizenship data.
Digital Tax Passed In France Is Aimed At U.S. Tech Giants
by Jake Cigainero
French lawmakers have approved a tax on digital companies that will affect U.S. technology behemoths such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple. The U.S. government is threatening to retaliate.
Heavy Rain Predicted To Fall Across Louisiana Over The Weekend
Rachel Martin talks to Casey Tingle, deputy director of the Louisiana governor's emergency preparedness office, about Tropical Storm Barry which is threatening the state.
Trade Issue Between Japan And South Korea Revives Memories Of Past Disputes
by Michael Sullivan
Japan slapped export restrictions on materials South Korea uses in high tech manufacturing. South Korea's president says there's an unprecedented emergency in its relationship with Japan.
News Brief: Citizenship Question, Tropical Storm Barry, R. Kelly Arrested
Trump backs down on including a citizenship question on the 2020 census. A big storm heads toward Louisiana. And, R&B singer R. Kelly is arrested on federal charges that include child pornography.
Rep. Amash Hasn't Ruled Out Running For President As A Third-Party Candidate
by Tim Mak
Rep. Justin Amash left the Republican Party and gave up his committee assignments in the House. It's unclear what kind of power an independent can wield or whether he'll decide to run for president.
Justice Clarence Thomas Will Enter His 29th Term In The Fall
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is the longest serving member of the current court. He had 18 dissenting and concurring opinions in the court's last term.