NATION & WORLD

MASS SHOOTINGS: Unified Democrats press President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to take action on expanding background checks and other steps curbing guns in offenses fueled by public outrage after shootings.

HONG KONG PROTESTS: Riot police armed with pepper spray and batons clashed with protesters late Tuesday at Hong Kong's airport, bringing violence to the key international hub while passengers remained stranded inside after many departing flights were canceled.