North Korea fires missile into ocean in its latest weapons launch, South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Monday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a recent series of weapons launches by the North. Read more on NPR

Ecuadorians vote in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs Ecuador’s president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. Read more on NPR

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass safe after suspect breaks into official residence Police in Los Angeles arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass on Sunday morning, officials said. Read more on NPR

Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S. Read more on NPR