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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.
Demands grow for a white officer in Michigan to be charged in Black motorist's death
Activists are calling for charges against Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya following a scuffle after a traffic stop.
Dartmouth returns the papers of an 18th century Mohegan scholar to the tribe
by Diane Orson
Samson Occom was sent to Europe to raise funds for a school for Native American students, but the money was diverted to found Dartmouth College. Now a step toward reconciliation.
Abortion law could soon be in the hands of states — creating new issues
NPR's A Martinez speaks with NYU Professor of Law Melissa Murray about efforts in some state by lawmakers to keep patients from seeking abortion care across state lines, and other issues.
The Russia-Ukraine war is taking a dramatic toll on children
by Brian Mann
Children in Ukraine are among the most at risk as Russia's army continues to attack with ground troops and artillery. We hear from young people living near the front lines.
News brief: Supreme Court leak, Georgia primaries, kids and the war in Ukraine
Democrats say the leaked Supreme Court draft decision may erode more than abortion access. The leak also ups the attention on midterms. Moscow agrees to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
Songs Of Remembrance: Daughter misses her mom's jokes
Carlita Lewis remembers her mother, Eileen Moody-Lee, who died of COVID-19 in August. Her mom, who worked at the Indian Health Service Unit in Arizona, loved R.E.M's song, "Losing My Religion."
Lester Wright ran a meter for every year of his life at the Penn Relays
Wright completed the 100 meter dash in Philadelphian — the day after he turned 100. Asbury Park Press reports the centenarian competed against octogenarians, finished in 26 seconds and was not last.
2,000-year-old bust from the Roman empire discovered in Texas thrift store
It's unknown how the bust, which was selling for $35, ended up at the store in Austin. Odds are it was originally taken from a German museum during World War II.
The Fed is rapidly unwinding its easy money policies to fight inflation
by Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by half a percentage point, as it escalates its fight against inflation.
Attacks persist on Ukrainian steel plant, where some people managed to flee
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Hanger of the International Committee of the Red Cross about efforts to escort civilians out of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
A complex operation is involved as the U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to General Jacqueline Van Ovost, head of the U.S. Transportation Command, about the massive task of shipping weapons to Ukraine to help in the fight against Russia.
Logistics plays an important role in Ukraine getting weapons from the U.S.
The United States continues to send weapons and machinery to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia. The increase in shipments includes much needed howitzers from a U.S. base in Delaware.