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Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday:
1. EXCITEMENT HIGH, EXPECTATIONS LOWER FOR TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT
As President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un head into their historic meeting, Trump announced plans to leave early, raising questions about his aspirations for an ambitious outcome.
2. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE KIM-TRUMP SUMMIT
What the White House initially portrayed as a summit meant to completely rid North Korea of its nuclear weapons is now being cast as a chance to "start a dialogue."
3. WHY SECURITY EXPERTS QUESTION TRUMP'S ONE-ON-ONE MEETING WITH KIM
Word of the private tete-a-tete unleashes a torrent of criticism from national security veterans who say having aides present in high-stakes meetings provides protection and ensures no one can misrepresent what transpired.
4. WHO IS GUARDING TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT
Singapore has enlisted the help of renowned Nepalese Gurkha fighters whose large curved knives, according to custom, must "taste blood" whenever they're drawn.
5. HIGH COURT: STATES CAN PURGE VOTER ROLLS
In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court rules that people who haven't cast ballots in years can be removed from active voter lists.
6. PLACE YOUR BETS: NJ ALLOWS SPORTS GAMBLING
The Garden state wagers that betting on pro football and other games will strengthen the state's economy.
7. 'THEY WANT TO INFLICT THEIR MORAL VALUES ON THE REST OF US'
Even as a Nevada brothel owner runs for state assembly, a coalition of religious groups and activists seek to ban legal prostitution in the state.
8. FAA TOO TOUGH ON DRONES, SCIENCE PANEL SAYS
Science advisers to the federal government say overbearing safety regulators hinder the spread of commercial drones.
9. WE MAY DISTRUST TECH GIANTS, BUT STILL RELY ON THEM
Facebook, Google and Amazon have woven themselves into the fabric of our lives, making their services indispensable.
10. GOOOOOOAL: TELEMUNDO HOPES WORLD CUP BETTER IN SPANISH
The Spanish language network and its leather-lunged broadcaster Andres Cantor hope to compete against Fox for soccer viewers.
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