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NPR (The Associated Press) - Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 82 people, state media say

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped.

NYTIMES (Catie Edmondson) - Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills Over 80 in China

The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”

NPR (The Associated Press) - Trump administration to force foreigners in the U.S. to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as U.S. tries to reset strained ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in India on Saturday ahead of a meeting next week with his counterparts from India, Australia, and Japan, members of the Indo-Pacific strategic alliance.