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Chinese financial news site closed for 'rectification'

The Chinese financial news website wallstreetcn.com said it has been shut down to undergo "rectification" amid a wider crackdown by the Chinese authorities on websites and news providers. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2ZeGAdK

Tucker: Media ignores Trump's border victory

Tucker: Media ignores Trump's border victory Trump's threat to impose tariffs on goods from Mexico sees results.

AOC may challenge Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand in upcoming Senate races: report

AOC may challenge Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand in upcoming Senate races: report Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, could be facing a major challenger in their next Senate races -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY. 

Crenshaw: Rep. Tlaib's proposal would entice people not to work

Crenshaw: Rep. Tlaib's proposal would entice people not to work Rep. Rashida Tlaib proposes plan to proved cash to lower and middle class Americans; House Budget Committee member Rep. Dan Crenshaw reacts.

Sen. Graham says the Senate is done dealing with the Mueller report

Sen. Graham says the Senate is done dealing with the Mueller report House Democrats push to keep Mueller report alive; reaction from Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Klobuchar 'skeptical' about Trump deal with Mexico

Klobuchar 'skeptical' about Trump deal with Mexico Taking aim at President Donald Trump, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar argued on Monday that the nation’s farmers and workers shouldn’t be used as “poker chips” in what she claimed the president was using “in some kind of game from his bankrupt casinos.” The three-term senator from Minnesota – campaigning in New Hampshire – was also skeptical of Trump’s claims that his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico forced America’s southern neighbor to “greatly reduce, or eliminate, Illegal Immigration.”

Mike Pence on 2020 Democrats: Trump and I 'ready to take any one of them on'

Mike Pence on 2020 Democrats: Trump and I 'ready to take any one of them on' Vice President Pence is ready for a fight.

Jesse Watters: John Dean's testimony 'a stunt'

Jesse Watters: John Dean's testimony 'a stunt' John Dean's testimony Monday on Capitol Hill where he discussed the parallels between Watergate and the Russia investigation was nothing more than a "stunt" according to "The Five" co-host Jesse Watters.

Rights group says Mexico puts activists on trial to win over Trump

Mexico will try two veteran organizers of migrant caravans on Tuesday in a move that rights activists said was aimed at appeasing the Trump administration after an agreement last week that averted new U.S. tariffs on its southern neighbor. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IKW0A3

Alec Baldwin calls Sarah Huckabee Sanders a 'mouthpiece for facism' during nasty feud with father

Alec Baldwin calls Sarah Huckabee Sanders a 'mouthpiece for facism' during nasty feud with father Alec Baldwin attacked White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders during a heated exchange with her father, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, calling her a "mouthpiece for fascism."

Mexico court rules minors can't be held at migrant center

Mexico court rules minors can't be held at migrant center A Mexican court has ruled that authorities must stop detaining minors at a migrant center in Mexico City following the death of a 10-year-old Guatemalan girl there.

Mexico opening memorials to 'dirty war' torture, killings

Mexico opening memorials to 'dirty war' torture, killings The first in a series of memorials to victims of Mexico's "dirty war" against dissidents and guerrillas during nearly 20 years of violence was opened Monday.

Ex-Red Sox slugger David Ortiz leaves Dominican Republic hospital for Boston after bar shooting

Ex-Red Sox slugger David Ortiz leaves Dominican Republic hospital for Boston after bar shooting David Ortiz is on his way to Boston Monday after the former Red Sox slugger affectionately known as “Big Papi” was ambushed by a gunman at a bar in the Dominican Republic, investigators said.

Brazil law group wants justice minister, prosecutors removed

Brazil law group wants justice minister, prosecutors removed The Brazilian Bar Association is calling for the suspension of the justice minister after a series of reports alleging that as a crusading anti-corruption judge he coordinated with prosecutors in the case that led to the conviction and jailing of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Images of some travelers stolen in data breach, Customs and Border Protection says

Images of some travelers stolen in data breach, Customs and Border Protection says Photos of travelers were recently compromised in a data breach, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday.

Thousands stranded, 5 killed, as heavy rain lashes south China

Thousands of people have been stranded and at least five killed amid torrential rain throughout central and southern China, with authorities bracing themselves for at least another four days of downpours, state media reported on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2X7BnqY

Saudi air defense intercepts two Houthi drones: SPA

Saudi Arabia's air defense forces intercepted two drones launched by Yemen's Houthis and targeting the city of Khamis Mushait, a Saudi led coalition spokesman said in statement released by Saudi Press Agency early on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wLxR6H

North Korea urges U.S. to change 'hostile policy' on eve of summit anniversary

North Korean state media called on the United States on Tuesday to "withdraw its hostile policy" towards Pyongyang or agreements made at a landmark summit in Singapore a year ago might become "a blank sheet of paper". from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I63TRa