Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Tillerson Seeks 'Open, Candid, Frank Exchange' With Lavrov.
-- 'Rolling Stone' Settles Defamation Case With Former U.Va. Associate Dean.
-- GOP Holds Kansas House Seat As Democrat's Surprise Upset Bid Falls Short.
-- Trump Lifting Federal Hiring Freeze.
And here are more early headlines:
REPORT: FBI Had Warrant To Monitor Trump Adviser. ( Washington Post)
Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad To Run Again For Office. ( AP)
Venezuelan Leader's Motorcade Attacked Following Speech. ( Reuters)
Chinese Leader Talks To Trump As U.S. Ships Sail To Koreas. ( CNN)
Germany Investigates Militant Link To Blasts Near Soccer Team Bus. ( BBC)
Mattis Says U.S. Goal Is Defeating ISIS, Despite Syria Strike. ( Politico)
Sessions Warns Against Drugs, Illegal Immigration In Ariz. Trip. ( AZ Central)
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