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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.
News brief: access to abortion, jobless report preview, Northern Ireland election
If Roe v. Wade is over turned, certain groups of people would be disproportionately affected. Unemployment data is released Friday. Results are expected Friday in Northern Ireland's election.
An upcoming Supreme Court ruling may disproportionately impact on people of color
If the Supreme Court over turns Roe versus Wade, it would trigger abortion bans and restrictions in 26 states. But the ruling will most impact poor people and communities of color.
Fashion and beauty inspiration can come from anywhere — even Cup Noodles
The instant ramen brand has announced it's releasing a makeup collection inspired by the noodles. The collection includes a pigment palette with shades like Diced Carrots, Teriyaki and Spicy Chili.
A farm hand in Kenya alerts authorities about a stray lion
After an investigation, it was discovered the lion was harmless. It turns out that it was a shopping bag tucked in a hedge. The bag had a realistic image of a lion's head on it.
An unusually tight job market has a potential downside for the broader economy
The Labor Department reports on monthly job gains for April Friday morning. The month began with a record number of job openings, which is good for prospective employees.
Colorado recently enacted a new abortion rights law
As more states impose tougher abortion restrictions, NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado — a state that seeks to be a refuge for people seeking reproductive care.
Sinn Fein is poised to become the 1st Irish nationalist party to lead the government
The votes are still being counted but if the party wins, it would mark a major milestone that could pave the way for Northern Ireland to leave the United Kingdom.
A ruling is expected soon in a bankruptcy case involving the Boy Scouts of America
by Wade Goodwyn
Thousands of former scouts who were sexually abused are expecting to share in a settlement worth billions of dollars.
The European Union is taking aim at Russia's main revenue source: oil
by Jackie Northam
With the European Union countries vowing to stop buying Russian oil, India and China might get some more crude for a discount, but it is not going to make up the lost profits for Russia.
NPR Politics Podcast: The history of abortion rights in the U.S.
In September, the NPR Politics Podcast put together an episode on the U.S. history of abortion rights. Given the leaked Supreme Court draft decision, it provides some helpful context for this moment.