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Mexico sends 15,000 troops to US border to keep migration in check, officials say

Mexico sends 15,000 troops to US border to keep migration in check, officials say The Mexican government has dispatched approximately 15,000 troops and National Guard officers to the U.S. border in a bid to check the flow of migration from Central America, the country's defense chief told reporters Monday. 

California Carmax lot goes up in flames, dozens of vehicles damaged, destroyed

California Carmax lot goes up in flames, dozens of vehicles damaged, destroyed Rows of used cars went up in flames Monday as a fire ravaged a CarMax lot in Bakersfield, Calif., damaging or destroying 86 vehicles.

Missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos' family, friends, deny her case is a 'Gone Girl' disappearance

Missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos' family, friends, deny her case is a 'Gone Girl' disappearance Family and friends of missing Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Dulos countered a claim from her estranged husband’s lawyer that the author was "deeply troubled,” and said any links to a book she wrote nearly two decades ago were way off base.

Nebraska woman's accused killer slashes his neck in courtroom horror: reports

Nebraska woman's accused killer slashes his neck in courtroom horror: reports A scene of horror erupted in a courtroom Monday when a man on trial for murder in Nebraska slashed his neck and fell from his wheelchair, according to reports.

Lyft driver cleared in disappearance of University of Utah student, police say

Lyft driver cleared in disappearance of University of Utah student, police say Police in Salt Lake City revealed Monday there was no evidence a missing University of Utah student who disappeared after ordering a Lyft and was dropped off at a Utah park one week ago has suffered “any harm.”

Trump refuses to say if he has faith in FBI Director Wray: 'We'll see how it turns out'

Trump refuses to say if he has faith in FBI Director Wray: 'We'll see how it turns out' President Trump refused to say he has confidence in FBI Christopher Wray, who has previously stated he does not believe the president’s campaign was spied on.

Mexico vows to identify thousands of remains, 'worst legacy' of violence

Mexico's government vowed on Monday to identify thousands of human remains that have accumulated in morgues and mass graves during more than a decade of gang violence and stirred anger among bereaved families. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2X04hK6

Japan economy minister Motegi says to meet USTR Lighthizer this week

Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday he would meet U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer timed with the U.S. official's visit to Japan for the Group of 20 leaders' summit later this week. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2J1ZEFE

Anti-Trump MSNBC host Chris Matthews praises president for calling off Iran strike

Anti-Trump MSNBC host Chris Matthews praises president for calling off Iran strike MSNBC's Chris Matthews has been one of the president's most unhinged critics, but even he couldn't resist praising Trump for refraining from a military strike on Iran, saying he's "glad" he didn't go through with it. 

Age-defying Elizabeth Hurley flaunts plunging yellow bikini top at 54

Age-defying Elizabeth Hurley flaunts plunging yellow bikini top at 54 Score one for Elizabeth Hurley.

Rand Paul praises Trump, says it 'really takes a statesman to show restraint' amid calls for war

Rand Paul praises Trump, says it 'really takes a statesman to show restraint' amid calls for war President Trump made the right decision when he called off a retaliatory strike against Iran, according to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.

AOC claims it was 'literally easier' for her to be elected to Congress than pay off student loans

AOC claims it was 'literally easier' for her to be elected to Congress than pay off student loans Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, claimed on Monday that it was "literally easier" for her to win her historic election as the youngest lawmaker on Capitol Hill than to pay off her student loan debt. 

Geraldo Rivera and Juan Williams say Mayor Pete Buttigieg's 2020 dreams may be dashed after town hall controversy

Geraldo Rivera and Juan Williams say Mayor Pete Buttigieg's 2020 dreams may be dashed after town hall controversy Does Mayor Pete Buttigieg still have a chance at winning the Democratic presidential nomination or are his dreams dashed in the wake of his controversial town hall this weekend?

Trump 'comfortable with any outcome' from pivotal Xi talks - official

U.S. President Donald Trump views this week's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as a chance to see where Beijing stands on the countries' trade war, and is "comfortable with any outcome" from the talks, a senior U.S. official said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LgMGqf

Treasury Department watchdog to review delay in Harriet Tubman redesign of $20 bill

Treasury Department watchdog to review delay in Harriet Tubman redesign of $20 bill The Treasury Department inspector general's office said it will look into why the Trump administration delayed the redesign of the $20 bill, which would have replaced the image of President Andrew Jackson with one of abolitionist and runaway slave Harriet Tubman. 

Gavin Newsom predicts the GOP will devolve into a third party: 'They are finished'

Gavin Newsom predicts the GOP will devolve into a third party: 'They are finished' Gov. Gavin Newsom D-Calif., said the GOP has shot itself in the foot on policy issues and will eventually devolve into a third party.

Drones disrupt flights at Singapore airport for second time in a week

Unauthorized drone flying caused the second spate of delays and flight diversions in less than a week at Singapore's Changi airport on Monday night, the city-state's aviation authority said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2J8XtjP

China Vice Premier Liu holds call with Lighthizer, Mnuchin

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He held a phone conversation with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2X5iFku

UN Security Council condemns attacks on oil tankers, but not Iran

UN Security Council condemns attacks on oil tankers, but not Iran A closed-door meeting of the United Nations Security Council Monday afternoon on the recent attacks on oil tankers and a U.S. drone ended without a condemnation of Iran.

Mexico says it has deployed 15,000 forces in the north to halt U.S.-bound migration

Mexico has deployed almost 15,000 soldiers and National Guard in the north of the country to stem the flow of illegal immigration across the border into the United States, the head of the Mexican Army said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LdE3N5

Trump has no plans to meet with North Korea's Kim during South Korea visit: senior U.S. official

U.S. President Donald Trump has no plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when he travels to South Korea over the weekend after attending a summit of the Group of 20 leaders in Japan, a senior administration official said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2IHsZWY