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News Wrap: Thousands attend 'March for Our Lives' rallies, demand action on gun control

In our news wrap Saturday, thousands of people in cities across the U.S. gathered for "March for Our Lives" rallies to demand action on gun control, President Biden visits New Mexico as firefighters battle wildfires and a heatwave hits the…

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Biden to focus on addressing wildfires during New Mexico visit

By Morgan Lee, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Residents are enraged that federal officials allowed planned burns to spread out of control, leading to the largest blaze in recorded state history.

WATCH: Biden vows to battle inflation as prices continue climbing

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

In President Joe Biden's estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.

WATCH: Biden, fellow leaders of the Americas announce migration pact despite discord

By Elliot Spagat, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden and other Western Hemisphere leaders on Friday announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees.

Cost of necessities rose in May, leaving U.S. with new 40-year high in inflation

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

The costs of gas, food and other necessities jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs.

Biden administration moves to bolster Palestinian ties

By Laurie Kellman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Washington is reversing a Trump administration policy on U.S.-Palestinian relations, a move that comes before a possible visit by President Joe Biden to Israel.

WATCH: Biden says future for the Americas depends on countries working together

By Associated Press

Relations with Latin America have proved tricky for the administration even as it solidifies ties in Europe, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted closer cooperation, and in Asia, where China's rising influence has rattled some countries.

WATCH: Biden seeks unity at Summit of the Americas, finds discord

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

Biden tried to present a unifying vision for the Western Hemisphere on Thursday but the Summit of the Americas quickly spilled into open discord, a telling illustration of the difficulties of bringing North and South America together.

WATCH: President Biden calls on states to combat gun violence

By Associated Press

Biden was speaking to reporters just before he boarded Air Force One, heading to Los Angeles to participate in the Summit of the Americas.

WATCH: Biden, Harris deliver inaugural remarks for 9th Summit of the Americas

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

Migration has taken center stage at an assembly of Western Hemisphere leaders in Los Angeles. Leaders are expected to agree on a call to action that supporters hope will guide countries as they host people fleeing violence and persecution.