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Pentagon to scale back exercises with SKorea
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back annual joint military exercises with South Korea.
He explained the decision by saying South Korea had declined to help with the "denuclearization" of Iran and he cited his good relationship with North Korea's leader. Trump said in a social media post on Sunday that the exercises are costly and "send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile" to North Korea, which he said "has been unthreatening and respectful" during his time in the White House.
Kentucky
1 killed, 4 injured in shooting at park
LEXINGTON -- Police in Kentucky say one person has died and four others were injured in a shooting at a park.
Officers responded to shots fired at Charles Young Park in Lexington just before 7 p.m. Saturday. They found five victims. Local news outlets say Police Chief Lawrence Weathers confirmed two children, aged 4 and 14, were among those shot.
World
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones
Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people in one of Kyiv's largest aerial attacks of the war.
Kyiv has increased its attacks on Russia this year, targeting military industries and energy facilities.
Colombian
President asks Trump to suspend tariffs
BOGOTÁ -- Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to help Colombia recover from a devastating earthquake.
The 7.4 magnitude quake struck Monday, killing at least 289 people and injuring nearly 4,000. De la Espriella, who took office earlier this month, emphasized his connections with Trump, thanking him for $26.5 million in U.S. aid.