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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.
JoAnn Morgan: The Only Woman In The Firing Room During Apollo 11
by Brendan Byrne
Dozens of technicians and flight controllers piled into the firing room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to count down the launch of Apollo 11. Among the sea of people, JoAnn Morgan was the only woman.
What Migrants Face In Libya
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Elinor Raikes of the International Rescue Committee about the plight of migrants and refugees held in detention centers in Libya.
Sudanese Leaders Reach Power-Sharing Agreement
After months of instability, there are reports of a power-sharing agreement between Sudan's ruling military and its pro-democracy opposition. Noel King talks with reporter Halima Gikandi.
Utah Man Orders Uber For Bird
The AP reports a man discovered a goldfinch on the ground. He wanted to take it to an animal shelter but had been drinking, so he called an Uber.
'Weird Al' Yankovic On The Influence Of 'Mad' Magazine
The trailblazing satirical force Mad magazine announced it will no longer be sold at newsstands after 67 years. "Weird Al" Yankovic is among those who are fans.
Centenarians Wed In Ohio
John and Phyllis Cook recently married. He is 100 and she is 102.
Responding To Conditions At Migrant Detention Centers
Rachel Martin speaks with Doris Meissner, the former head of Immigration and Naturalization Services, about what government agencies can do to respond to poor conditions at migrant detention centers.
D.C. Officials Push Back On Trump's July 4 Plans
by Elly Yu
President Trump is planning big changes to the annual Fourth of July festivities in Washington, D.C. Some D.C. residents are skeptical of the plans.