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Drug Lord's Arrest Creates New Tensions In U.S.-Mexico Relations

6:32am January 12, 2016

David Greene talks to Ana Maria Salazar, a ex-U.S. drug enforcement official at the Pentagon, about what the arrest of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman might have on the drug war and relations with Mexico.

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Sean Penn Faces Backlash Over 'Rolling Stone' Story On 'El Chapo'

11:37pm January 11, 2016

by David Folkenflik

The actor Sean Penn is facing criticism over his interview with the drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman for Rolling Stone. But some of the criticism may be misdirected.

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Extradition Of 'El Chapo' Could Take Years, So Why Does The U.S. Want Him?

6:51pm January 11, 2016

The extradition of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán to the United States could take years. NPR explores why the U.S. wants him and what is known about his time as a fugitive.

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Girls at dance practice during Season 1 of East Los High.

'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment

2:40pm January 11, 2016

by Maanvi Singh

Social scientists and health workers worked with screenwriters and studio execs to create a binge-worthy show designed to help young Latinas make healthy life choices.

Extradition Of 'El Chapo' Will Take At Least A Year, Mexican Official Says

1:34pm January 11, 2016

by Laura Wagner

On a morning radio program, the head of Mexico's extradition office also warned that possible legal challenges could delay the entire extradition process to the U.S. for four to six years.

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World's Most-Wanted Drug Dealer Is Under Arrest Again In Mexico

6:17am January 11, 2016

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was arrested after a shootout with Mexican soldiers. He faces an array of drug charges in the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to Anthony Garza, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Border Agents In San Diego Step Up Screening With Biometrics

5:57am January 11, 2016

by David Wagner

The agents are testing facial recognition and iris scanning as new ways of identifying people crossing the border. Civil liberties advocates say they're also testing the limits of privacy.

Update On Sean Penn's Secret Meeting With 'El Chapo'

12:51am January 11, 2016

NPR's Carrie Kahn gives an update on the capture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán and actress Kate Del Castillo's role in the secret meeting between "El Chapo" and actor Sean Penn.

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How Actor Sean Penn Came To Interview 'El Chapo' For 'Rolling Stone'

8:13am January 10, 2016

Rolling Stone published the interview Saturday night with the Mexican druglord. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's David Folkenflik and NPR's Carrie Kahn about how this meeting came about.

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'El Chapo' Talked With Sean Penn, In Clandestine Jungle Interview

10:29pm January 09, 2016

by Colin Dwyer

In a piece published Saturday night by Rolling Stone, the actor revealed he sat with Joaquin Guzmán for an interview in October, when the drug kingpin was still being hunted by Mexican authorities.