Other Top Stories: Ferry Accident In Tanzania; More Fighting In Syria

By Mark Memmott

Published July 21, 2012 at 11:22 AM CDT

While the shooting rampage in Aurora, Colo., is dominating the news today, there are other headlines:

-- "146 Presumed Dead In Tanzania Ferry Accident." ( The Associated Press)

-- "Syrian Forces Battle Rebels In Aleppo." ( Reuters)

-- "Bulgaria Interior Minister: No Proof Yet Terrorist Sent By Hezbollah." (Haaretz)

-- "Air Force Instructor Convicted Of Rape." ( The Associated Press)

-- "Japan To Probe Tepco Radiation Cover-up Claim." ( BBC News)

Mark Memmott

Mark Memmott is NPR's supervising senior editor for Standards & Practices. In that role, he's a resource for NPR's journalists – helping them raise the right questions as they do their work and uphold the organization's standards.

See stories by Mark Memmott

Support paywall-free journalism

KCUR prides ourselves on bringing local journalism to the public without a paywall — ever.

Our reporting will always be free for you to read. But it's not free to produce.

As a nonprofit, we rely on your donations to keep operating and trying new things. If you value our work, consider becoming a member.

Donate Now