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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.
Trump To Speak On Census
by Hansi Lo Wang
President Trump says he will hold a news conference on the census and citizenship in the Rose Garden Thursday.
South Bend Pastor Discusses Pete Buttigieg's Racial Equality Measures
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the Rev. Sylvester Williams Jr. about how the community in South Bend, Ind., views the racial equality measures proposed by Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
California Set To Expand Medicaid To Undocumented Young Adults
by Sammy Caiola
California is set to become the first state to offer Medicaid to young adults up to the age of 26 who are undocumented. The state will pay for the health coverage with state funds.
Former U.S. Attorney On Epstein And Acosta
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta defended his handling of financier Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 nonprosecution agreements. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance about Acosta's defense.
Ask Cokie: Executive Orders
President Trump says he's considering using an executive order to get a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Steve Inskeep talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listeners' questions.
Iranian Vessels Attempt To Block British Ship In Strait Of Hormuz
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Erin Cunningham of The Washington Post about Iranian vessels' attempt to block a British commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Corruption Charges Filed Against Top Puerto Rico Officials
by Adrian Florido
Prosecutors filed federal corruption charges against two former officials in the administration of Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello. Some are saying Rossello should resign.
Immigration Judges Face Challenges As Cases Pile Up
NPR's Noel King speaks with the president of the National Association of Immigration Judges, Ashley Tabaddor, about the challenges facing immigration judges as they deal with a backlog of cases.
Alligator On The Loose In Popular Chicago Lagoon
A 4-to-5 foot alligator was spotted in Humboldt Park Lagoon in Chicago earlier this week. It has evaded capture and now a social media contest is underway to name the gator.
Instead Of 'Moana' Cake, Mother Mistakenly Gets Marijuana-Themed Cake
Kensli Davis' mom tried to get her daughter a Moana-themed cake, but a communication error led a Georgia Dairy Queen to design a cake with a pony with bloodshot eyes smoking a joint.