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4 activists have refused to leave the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, even after they got an eviction notice. The activists consider Nicolas Maduro to be Venezuela's legitimate President. Counter-demonstrators gathered outside throughout the night.

Secretary of State Pompeo is taking off for Russia. He is meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin. Topics are expected to include Iran, Syria, North Korea and US election interference.

Two sightseeing planes carrying cruise ship tourists have collided off Southeast Alaska. At least four people were killed. Federal authorities are investigating the crash.

And Persian Gulf officials say 4 oil tankers have been damaged by sabotage. But full details of the damage aren't clear.