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(Reuters) - Latin America must give serious thought to legalizing drugs in order to reduce the human cost of prohibition, the head of a United Nations agency for the region said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IThgGC

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2sjqiS5

Wind storm in India damages homes, leaves at least 10 dead Officials say at least 10 people were killed overnight as strong winds swept through north India, uprooting trees that slammed through houses and crushed people inside.

Report: Students harshly criticize Iran to supreme leader Iranian media are saying that university students invited to meet Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan harshly criticized the country's direction.

Nepal honors 9 Sherpa for Everest successes on anniversary Nepal has honored several Sherpa guides for their own Everest successes on the anniversary of the first conquest of the world's highest peak.

Paris conference seeks political roadmap for lawless Libya Libya's rival leaders are meeting in Paris to agree on a political roadmap including elections, in an effort to bring order to Libya's chaos.

More than 25 mortar shells fired from Gaza, Israel says More than 25 mortar shells were fired Tuesday from the Gaza Strip in the direction of communities in southern Israel, according to the Israeli military.

Israeli military: More than 25 mortar shells fired from Gaza The Israeli military says more than 25 mortar shells have been fired from the Gaza Strip toward communities in southern Israel.

Australia holds hope MH370 will be found as last search ends Australia says it holds out hope that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will one day be found as the last search in the distant Indian Ocean is scheduled to end.

The Latest: Senior North Korean reportedly heading to US The Latest on preparations for a possible summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un (all times local): 1:30 p.m. South Korean media say a senior North Korean official is heading to the United States, potentially to participate in preparatory negotiations to set up a possible meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korean officials and U.S. meet in Singapore ahead of summit A top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Singapore Monday evening to meet with U.S. government officials, an indication that the fragile June 12 summit will proceed, Reuters reported.

With Brazil's da Silva in jail, his region's vote in doubt To many in his hometown, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is a hero who pulled millions from poverty and who deserves to be elected to lead Brazil once again this year.

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Louisiana televangelist seeks donations for $54M private jet: report A Louisiana-based televangelist is asking his followers to donate money for a $54 million jet that can “go anywhere in the world in one stop,” The Times-Picayune reported.

American freed from Venezuela jail returns home to Salt Lake Nearly two years after a trip to meet the woman he loved turned into an imprisonment in a Venezuelan jail, an exhausted but grateful Utah man arrived home with his wife Monday.

Chicago Fire Department diver seeking missing boater dies in river A Chicago fire department diver looking for a man who fell off a boat into the Chicago River has been killed.

Hawaii officials order some residents to flee from fast lava Hawaii County officials are knocking on doors on several streets in the Leilani Estates subdivision alerting residents to flee fast-moving lava from Kilauea volcano.

Starbucks to close over 8,000 stores for anti-bias training Starbucks will close more than 8,000 stores nationwide on Tuesday to conduct anti-bias training, the next of many steps the company is taking to try to restore its tarnished image as a hangout where all are welcome.

Police face more questions on 911 response to trapped teen Police in Cincinnati will try again to answer lingering questions about their failed response to the calls for help from a 16-year-old boy who died in a minivan parked near his school.

Baker decision won't be justices' last word on LGBT rights A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in the Supreme Court's highly anticipated decision in the case of a Colorado baker who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.

Woman punched by cop on beach 'refused to comply': New Jersey mayor says Ernie Troiano, the mayor of Wildwood, N.J., on Monday said the police seen in the viral video that showed an officer striking a woman multiple times “were doing their job.”

The Latest: Alberto downgraded to depression, rains persist The Latest on Subtropical Storm Alberto (all times local): Subtropical Storm Alberto has gained an early jump on the 2018 hurricane season, heading toward expected landfall sometime Monday on the northern Gulf Coast.

Utah man jailed in Venezuela for 2 years receives warm welcome in home state Joshua Holt, who was “unjustly detained” in Venezuela for two years, arrived to a warm welcome in his home state of Utah Monday night after meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington D.C.

California cottage under 600 square feet asking nearly $1 million It's about five blocks from the Pacific Ocean.

After the Buzz: Trump prods NFL into protest ban Press not cheering fines for kneeling players.

Tammy Bruce: Trump drives the ‘narrative’ on Twitter -- no wonder the media and elites don’t like it It is another scream in the dark by an establishment mourning the death of a national conversation that had been controlled only by them.

Why media love McCain -- sometimes HBO documentary swoons over ailing senator.

The reporter who toppled Theranos Media glorified Elizabeth Holmes' tech startup.

When my friend and fellow Marine was killed in Afghanistan I felt Americans didn't care. I was wrong Hundreds of people lined the roads and overpasses to pay their respects as Patriot Guard riders in full force escorted Don’s body to the funeral home.

On Memorial Day, remember the warriors we lost after they left the battlefield. Remember Simon’s mom Think of those who died, and continue to die, long after they return home – committing suicide from the effects of PTS, still fighting an unimaginable battle.

Michael Goodwin: A President Clinton would have been much, much worse Of all the possible scenarios, there is one about which we can be certain: A Clinton victory would have kept the public from learning about the Obama administration’s extensive abuse of its powers to help her.

The incredible ceremony honoring ALL who have served -- even those veterans with no family to mourn for them “Unattended” is shorthand for an act of grace on the part of the cemetery’s staff, its volunteers, and hundreds of other supporters.

Gold Star Wife: Global War on Terrorism memorial is a dream come true for families of the fallen This Memorial Day marks the seventh for this national holiday that is deeply personal to me.

Newt Gingrich: Why the Mueller probe is really five scandals, not one There are so many egos and there is so much manipulative behavior, dishonesty (and dishonesty about the dishonesty) that it is very difficult to explain it as a straightforward history.

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Stormy Daniels' lawyer Michael Avenatti complicates Cohen probe A lawyer for former adult-film star Stephanie Clifford has frustrated efforts by federal prosecutors to obtain information about a hush-money deal involving President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, according to people familiar with the matter.

Virginia Rep. Tom Garrett will not seek re-election: 'I'm an alcoholic' Virginia Republican Rep. Tom Garrett reportedly announced Monday his decision to not seek re-election to second term in Congress due to his ongoing battle with alcoholism.

Air Forces seeks Medal of Honor for fallen airman An effort is underway to have the nation's highest military award bestowed on Air Force Technical Sergeant John Chapman who was killed in a controversial operation in Afghanistan; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon.

Dems, GOP battle over fundraising ahead of midterms Political parties stock up ahead of November elections; Peter Doocy reports from Washington.

Democrats facing their own Tea Party moment? As voters select progressive candidates over moderates in the primaries, many Democratic strategists fear those candidates can't win in the general election; Kristin Fisher reports from Washington.

US team on Korean peninsula ahead of canceled summit Plans moving forward for Trump and Kim Jong Un meeting; Greg Palkot reports from Seoul, South Korea.

Trump pays tribute to American heroes on Memorial Day President Trump urges Americans to strive to be worthy of the sacrifice of the country's fallen military heroes; Kevin Corke reports from the White House.

Rep. Scott Taylor on veterans' access to private health care Republican congressman from Virginia joins 'Your World' with insight on his new plan to give veterans more access to health care.

Rep. Tenney on GOP request for second special counsel GOP Congresswoman Claudia Tenney weighs in on House GOP lawmakers’ request for a second special counsel to probe alleged misconduct at FBI, DOJ.

US halts new North Korea sanctions as talks for potential Trump, Kim summit continue: report As President Trump has teased a summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could still take place, the U.S. has halted implementing any new sanctions on the rogue nation, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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