Top Stories: NATO Asks Montenegro To Join; Tightening U.S. Visa Waivers

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Russia Bristles As NATO Invites Montenegro To Join Military Alliance.

-- Senators Move To Tighten Visa Waiver Program; Concede Issues Exist.

And here are more early headlines:

1st Baltimore Officer's Trial To Open Today In Gray Death. (Baltimore Sun)

Suu Kyi Holds Talks With Top Myanmar General. (Reuters)

Pakistan Executes 4 Over Horrific School Massacre. (Guardian)

Floods In Southern India From Record Monsoons Trap Thousands. (BBC)

Japanese Court Case Begins In Dispute Over U.S. Base On Okinawa. (Kyodo)

NBA's Philadelphia 76ers Beat L.A. Lakers, End Record Setting Losing Streak. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Okla. Officer Moves Small Donkey To Safety In Cruiser. (Norman Transcript)

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