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Democratic presidential contenders slam Trump for his meeting with Kim; At the Korean border, Trump scores his biggest live show yet

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Trump steps inside North Korea, restarts nuclear talks In a historic move, the president crossed the border to shake hands with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, then met with him for almost an hour on the South Korean side. By Seung Min Kim and Simon Denyer · Read more Democratic presidential contenders slam Trump for his meeting with Kim The brief photo op at the inter-Korean border did not result in any meaningful progress in talks between Washington and Pyongyang, they said. By Rachel Siegel · Read more   At the Korean border, Trump scores his biggest live show yet One small step for the 45th president; one giant boost for his television ratings. By David Nakamura · Read more   Trump's press secretary bruised after jostling with North Korea security over media, report says Stephanie Grisham stepped into the chaotic scene to help U.S. media gain access, according to tweets from journalists. By Hannah Knowles · Read more   'It's only fake news': Even on a historic day, Trump complains about media coverage President Trump fretted that journalists were not treating him fairly during an Asia trip that included his first-ever visit to North Korean soil. By Seung Min Kim · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Campaign 2020 Democratic candidates veer left, ditching successful midterm strategy Embracing liberal positions on immigration, health care, taxes and abortion, the Democratic presidential field has abandoned the strategy that propelled the party to a landslide victory in the 2018 midterms. By Michael Scherer · Read more   2020 Democrats defend Kamala Harris after Donald Trump Jr. tweet about her race "The attacks against @KamalaHarris are racist and ugly," Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote on Twitter. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called the attacks "racist and vile." By Colby Itkowitz · Read more   In 1989, D.C.'s Corcoran gallery canceled its Robert Mapplethorpe show. Now, it's finally trying to make amends. The touring Mapplethorpe retrospective 30 years ago explored homoeroticism and drew the ire of a powerful Republican senator. The "6.13.89" exhibition that opened this month details the early political battles over art and AIDS. By Kriston Capps · Read more   Sudan protests: Masses demand civilian government; scattered clashes in the capital Protesters renewed their demand for a civilian-led government after the uprising was stamped out in a violent crackdown in early June. By Max Bearak · Read more   The death of the sidewalk Scooters are turning sidewalks into a battleground, and they're winning. By Avi Selk · Read more   50 years of LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades Thousands gathered outside New York's historic Stonewall Inn to celebrate five decades of LGBTQ pride on the 50th anniversary of the police raid that sparked the modern-day gay rights movement. By Sabrina Caserta and Rebecca Gibian | Associated Press · Read more   A woman eight months pregnant was stabbed to death in London. Her baby was delivered at the scene. A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in custody. The baby is in critical condition. By Jennifer Hassan · Read more   NBA free agency: Kevin Durant's decision coming soon; Celtics look into Kyrie Irving-Kemba Walker trade NBA free agency begins at 6 p.m. Eastern. We'll be following the latest rumors, signings and deals. By Washington Post Staff · Read more   By the Way 4 frequent fliers share their tips for dealing with jet lag Here's how the pros, including a globe-trotting chef and the "biohacker" Dave Asprey, deal. By Natalie Compton · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you Get the Post Most newsletter The most popular and interesting stories of the day, from politics to opinions to world news, to keep you in the know. Sign Up

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