foreign media outlets and hotels that sheltered individuals. north korea is proposing senior-level talks with the united states to discuss a peace treaty to bring the korean war to a close. u.s. officials welcome the proposal, but caution any meetings would be predicated on north korea living up to its agreements. they're threatening to ban the gang of eight immigration reform unless there's significant changes made to the bill. more than 100 amendments are being considered. at the center of the debate is senator marco rubio, a potential 2016 presidential candidate who believes that up to 96% of the bill is in quote, perfect shape.