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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.
2020 Census Forms Will Be Printed Without Citizenship Question
by Hansi Lo Wang
The Trump administration is moving forward with printing 2020 census forms without a citizenship question. The move comes after a more than year-long legal battle over the hotly contested question.
I Agree With DHS Overcrowding Report 100%, Border Agents' President Says
NPR's Noel King talks to Brandon Judd, president of the union that represents agents, about the Inspector General's report finding "dangerous overcrowding" at facilities. NPR's John Burnett weighs in.
Former MLB Commissioner Selig Opens Up In 'For The Good Of The Game'
by Tom Goldman
As commissioner, Bud Selig led Major League Baseball through a major restructuring. He was also at the helm during the 1994 strike and the steroid era. He's candid about it all in a new book.
After Shoe Controversy: Arizona Rescinds Tax Incentive For Nike Factory
NPR's Noel King talks to Maria Polletta of The Arizona Republic about the controversy in the state surrounding Nike's decision to pull its "Betsy Ross Flag" shoes.
Why WFAN's Mike Francesa Is The Maestro Of Sports Talk Radio
Midway through the baseball season, commentator Mike Pesca offers this ode to a sports radio talk show host who can turn even the most dismal game into high stakes drama.
Military Jury Acquits Navy SEAL Of Murder In War Crimes Trial
by Steve Walsh
A Navy SEAL was acquitted of murder Tuesday in a case that involved the killing of a 17-year-old ISIS prisoner. The jury convicted him on one charge, posing with the body of the dead prisoner.
Dozens Killed In Libya After Airstrike Targets Migrant Detention Center
by Jane Arraf
The strike hit a detention center in the Libyan capital Tripoli, killing more than 40 people. The U.N.-backed government in Libya blames a militia leader who is fighting for control of Tripoli.
U.S. Women Head To World Cup Final After Beating England 2-1
by Eleanor Beardsley
The top-ranked U.S. team is returning to the Women's World Cup final for a third straight time after defeating England 2-1 Tuesday. They'll take on either the Netherlands or Sweden on Sunday.
Hearse Driver Gets A Warning For Carpool Lane Violation
A Nevada man insists he thought he was in the clear when he drove in the carpool lane. Nevada Highway Patrol clarified that only living, breathing people count.
Lee Iacocca, Father Of Mustang And Minivan, Dies At 94
Auto industry legend Lee Iacocca, who rescued Chrysler from near-bankruptcy in the 1980s, has died at age 94. While at Ford, he helped develop the Mustang.