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Guatemala volcanic eruption kills at least 62

By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press

A fiery volcanic eruption in south-central Guatemala sent lava flowing into rural communities, killing at least 25 as rescuers struggled to reach people where homes and roads were charred and blanketed with ash.

In key governor’s races, Democrats split on education

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

A divide among Democrats between backers of teachers unions and those of charter schools and other education innovations is helping shape key gubernatorial primaries.

Greitens’ resignation shifts Missouri’s focus to Senate race

By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press

While Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation dealt a blow to his political prospects, his departure could breathe new life into U.S. Senate candidate Josh Hawley's campaign.

State attorney general races gain attention in Trump era

By Geoff Mulvihill and Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

In all, 30 states and the District of Columbia will have attorney general elections this year and Democrats are targeting Republican incumbents in 23 of them.

Giuliani says Trump would fight subpoena, not pardon himself

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Rudy Giuliani stressed Sunday that the president's legal team would contest any effort to force the president to testify in front of a grand jury during the special counsel's Russia probe.

UK remembers London Bridge attack victims on 1st anniversary

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Britain's resolve to "stand firm" against terrorism is stronger than ever, Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday, a year since a deadly vehicle-and-knife attack on London Bridge.

China warns U.S. trade deals off if tariffs go ahead

By Joe McDonald, Associated Press

BEIJING — China warned Sunday after another round of talks on a sprawling trade dispute with Washington that any deals they produce “will not take effect” if President Donald Trump’s threatened tariff hike on Chinese goods goes ahead. The warning…

Protests resume after Palestinian paramedic’s Gaza funeral

By Fares Akram, Associated Press

Thousands of Palestinians, including hundreds of medical workers in white uniforms, took part Saturday in the funeral procession of a colleague who was shot dead by Israeli troops the previous day along the Israel-Gaza border.

Pushed by voters, GOP moderates rebel on immigration

By Alan Fram, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Moderate Republicans are under hefty pressure to buck their party's hardline stance on immigration.

Illinois pension buyouts may not bring savings budget claims

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Illinois' new state budget relies on more than $400 million in savings from a new pension buyout plan that finance experts caution is highly speculative.