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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.
The dynasty of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on the cusp of regaining power
by Julie McCarthy
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the presumptive winner of the Philippines presidential election. The son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on track for a historic margin of victory.
Are corporations using inflationary times to raise prices and up their profits?
Inflation is high and so are corporate profits. NPR's A Martinez talks to Josh Bivens of the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute, about whether corporations are benefiting from rising prices.
Bono and The Edge performed in a subway station in Kyiv, Ukraine
Two of the members of the Irish rock band U2 played in support of Ukraine on an invitation from President Zelenskyy.
Advocates in New York are working to further secure abortion access
by Caroline Lewis
With Roe vs. Wade unlikely to stand, New York lawmakers aim to protect the rights of both providers and patients — including patients who come to New York for services their home states have banned.
The buzzword grooming is an age-old trope that feeds off fear
by Melissa Block
Old accusations of LGBTQ people "grooming" and "recruiting" children have gained new traction. When have we heard this before? What's the most persuasive counter-narrative to win over public opinion?
Sri Lanka's prime minister resigns after weeks of protests
by Lauren Frayer
People in Sri Lanka have endured months of food and fuel shortages — the island nation's worst economic crisis in decades. The prime minister tendered his resignation amid violent protests.
Metallica fan in Brazil gives birth during the band's show
Joice Figueiro, who was 39 weeks pregnant, was at a Metallica concert with her husband. As the band played "Enter Sandman," she went into labor. She delivered a baby boy.
News brief: GOP abortion strategy, Nebraska primary, Sri Lanka protests
Republicans jockey for options to restrict abortions nationwide. Nebraska voters will decide who will be their GOP candidate for governor. The prime minister of Sri Lanka resigns after protests.
How far would you walk while balancing a chainsaw on your chin, while it's running?
David Rush walked just over 200 feet. He holds the Guinness record for the most Guinness records. He previously walked while using his chin to balance a lawnmower, a baseball bat and a Christmas tree.
Republicans aim to paint all Democrats as radicals when it comes to abortion
Republicans want to make the conversation about abortion a challenge for Democrats by accusing them of having extreme positions — even though the public largely supports keeping Roe v. Wade in place.
Why the Estonian town of Narva is a target of Russian propaganda
by Jenna McLaughlin
On the border with Russia, the Estonian town of Narva has strong cultural and linguistic ties to Russia. That makes it a target of Russian propaganda — something Estonians are trying to combat.
Encore: The U.S. may soon export more gas to the EU, complicating climate goals
To help wean Europe off Russian gas, the White House wants to increase natural gas exports. Critics say that's at odds with climate goals. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on May 4, 2022.)