Live from NPR News in Washington, encore of a Coleman, the State Department says it is

still trying to gather information about the U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea this

week.

And Piers-Michelle Kellerman reports the Pentagon reached out to North Korea's military

but hasn't heard back yet.

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller says the U.S. has a number of channels to pass

messages to North Korea and is working with Sweden, which represents U.S. interests in

Piong Young.

White House, the Pentagon, we hear the State Department and the U.N. are all continuing

to work together on this matter to ascertain information about the well-being and whereabouts

of Private King.

Private Travis King had just been released from jail in South Korea and was escorted to

an airport to return home to face disciplinary action.

Instead, he joined a tour group to the demilitarized zone and was seen running into North

Korea.

Michelle Kellerman and PR News, the State Department.

Officials in New Zealand say a gunman opened fire in downtown Auckland today, killing two

people and injuring others.

Police say the gunman was later found dead.

The shooting happened near some hotels where World Cup players are staying.

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is reassured the organizers of the World

Cup.

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