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Spain rescues 334 migrants from Mediterranean, finds 4 dead

By Associated Press

Spain's maritime rescue service says its patrol craft reached nine different boats carrying migrants that had left from African shores throughout Saturday and early Sunday.

Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of high-stakes summit

By Foster Klug, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

President Donald Trump landed in Singapore on Sunday evening, joining North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the island city-state ahead of one of the most unusual and highly anticipated summits in recent world history.

Grim task as forensic experts ID Guatemala volcano victims

By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press

Forensic experts worked to identify the dozens of bodies charred beyond recognition by the eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire.

Trump disrupts G-7 gender equality meeting by arriving late

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

President Donald Trump arrived late for a gender equality meeting at the G-7 summit, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to kick it off without waiting for “stragglers” to arrive.

Taliban announce cease-fire over Eid holiday for 1st time

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

The Afghan Taliban announced a three-day cease-fire over the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a first for the group, following an earlier cease-fire announcement by the government.

Trump delivers warning on trade as he leaves G-7 summit

By Catherine Lucey and Rob Gillies, Associated Press

President Donald Trump delivered a stern warning on trade to foreign countries at the Group of Seven summit on Saturday, advising trading partners not to retaliate against U.S. tariffs on the imports of steel and aluminum.

Report: Downed power lines sparked deadly California fires

By Juliet Williams and Don Thompson, Associated Press

A dozen wildfires that burned thousands of homes in California’s wi and killed at least 15 people last October were started by Pacific Gas & Electric power lines and utility poles.

1 US soldier killed, 4 wounded in attack in Somalia

By Matthew Pennington and Cara Anna, Associated Press

One U.S. special operations soldier was killed and four U.S. service members wounded in an “enemy attack” Friday in Somalia.

Pixar co-founder to step down at end of year, citing ‘missteps’ in his behavior

By Jake Coyle, Associated Press

John Lasseter, 61, is the highest-ranking Hollywood executive to be toppled in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Trump signals support for bipartisan effort to ease U.S. ban on marijuana

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.