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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.
Etiquette tips on the proper way to send a text message
Most of us text on a regular basis, but is there a right and wrong way to do it?
Many U.S. border communities are seeing a flood of Canadian license plates
by Amy Feiereisel
Now that Canada is no longer requiring COVID-19 tests from vaccinated travelers, tourism is up in many U.S. border communities. In New York, Plattsburgh is seeing a big increase in tourism.
The Senate is expected to vote on a bill codifying Roe v. Wade into law
The Senate vote will largely be a symbolic move by Democrats to show support for abortion rights after a leaked draft showed the Supreme Court may overturn the ruling.
Encore: Religions don't agree on when life begins
by Sarah McCammon
Much of the abortion debate centers on when life begins. It is essentially a religious question, but there is no consensus on the answer. (Story originally aired on Weekend Sunday on May 8, 2022.
Dating coaches, who specialize in working with people with autism, are in demand
by Sofia Stuart-Rasi
Dating coaches have been around for years. A more recent trend is coaches who specialize in helping people with autism navigate romance. They can't keep up with demand.
Farmers may be facing more challenges, at one time, than ever before
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Joel Anderson, executive director of the Snake River Farmers Association, about the upheaval in the world of farming.
Ukraine will prevail over Russia and we will help them, NATO official says
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is coming up on three months with no end in sight. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana about the alliance's objectives in Ukraine.
The largest wildfire in the U.S. has burned an area bigger than New York City
The wildfire in New Mexico is growing rapidly. After weeks of relentless winds, firefighters are hoping for some relief soon. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and thousands of people evacuated.
The White House will host a second global COVID-19 summit
NPR's A Martinez talks to Jeff Levi, George Washington University professor of Health Policy and Management, about the upcoming White House COVID Summit.
David Izzard returns 2 records that he checked out of a Missouri library in 1961
David Izzard mailed the vinyl back to the Kansas City Public Library in good condition, according to WDAF-TV. He was lucky to be six decades late. In 2019, the library got rid of late fees.
A Palestinian American journalist for Al Jazeera is killed in the West Bank
Veteran journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh was killed during an Israeli arrest raid on a Palestinian refugee camp in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The U.S. Embassy is calling for an investigation.
News brief: Ukraine airspace, Senate abortion-rights bill, New Mexico wildfire
Russia's giant air force hasn't done it much good in Ukraine. The Senate is to vote on a bill codifying Roe V. Wade into law. Firefighters in New Mexico struggle to contain a wildfire.