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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.
Criminal Justice Overhaul Sparks Backlash In Seattle
by Martin Kaste
Seattle's progressive approach to prosecuting homeless people who commit serious crimes is creating a backlash. Many want more aggressive prosecutions of violent mentally ill people.
June Jobs Numbers Rebound
U.S. employers added 224,000 new jobs in June. That's far more than many analysts were expecting and marks a rebound after a disappointing May.
Military Involvement In July 4 Events
July 4 in Washington, D.C., was marked by an increased military presence. NPR's Noel King speaks with retired Lt. Gen. David Barno about the military's involvement in the event.
Jobs And Minimum Wage
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution about the June jobs report, wage growth and debate over raising the federal minimum wage.
Women In National Security
by Hannah Allam
For years, women have fought for inclusion in the national security sector. Now, there's a movement to organize those efforts and to show the risks involved when women are left out.
The Potential For Denuclearization After Latest Trump-Kim Meeting
by Michael Sullivan
A new poll in South Korea shows more than 60 percent of respondents think the chances of denuclearization are better after the Trump-Kim meeting at the DMZ on Sunday.
Centenarians Wed In Ohio
John and Phyllis Cook recently married. He is 100 and she is 102.
Sonic Devices Target Teenagers In Philadelphia
by Michaela Winberg
To keep teens away after closing hours, Philadelphia has installed sonic devices in parks. They are noisemakers that mostly the young hear and have been banned elsewhere.
Family Separations Under 'Remain In Mexico' Policy
by Joel Rose
Immigration authorities say the "Remain in Mexico" program is helping to limit the number of migrants crossing the U.S. border. But critics say migrant families are being separated under the program.