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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to meet with Putin

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The United States has "information" that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The United States has "information" that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia over arms negotiations discussions, a White House spokesperson said. National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson did not confirm a New York Times report published on Monday that the two leader s plan to meet in Russia next week, but when asked about the trip, she said in a statement to ABC News that arms talks between Russia and North Korea "are actively advancing." "We have information that Kim Jong Un expects these discussions to continue, to include leader -level diplomatic engagement in Russia," Watson said. MORE: 23 people injured after vehicle crashes into Denny's restaurant in Texas A State Department spokesperson on Monday also warned that any arms deal would vio...

North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes public college and university tuition free for thousands of residents. Officials estimate around 15,000 to 20,000 Minnesota students a year will use the free North Star Promise program, and North Dakota Education officials are projecting an $8.4 million loss in combined tuition and fees in the first year alone, under one scenario. Roughly 1,400 Minnesota students attending North Dakota colleges and universities might be eligible for the new program. “This has catastrophic implications," said David Cook, North Dakota State University's president, at a recent State Board of Higher Education meeting. "This is a ve...