Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help?
Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order, Axios Reports
In a newly published interview, Trump said he's preparing to sign an order ending the right to citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are not U.S. citizens.
Opioid-Addicted Son, Shapes How Florida Mother Will Vote
Rachel Martin talks to Isabelle Simon, whose son has been treated for opioid addiction. She plans on voting for candidates who support affordable health care and drug counseling, regardless of party.
Maine's 2nd Congressional District Has Backed Obama And Trump
The 2nd Congressional District in Maine is a key one for control of the House. This rural district, the largest East of the Mississippi, has faced economic and drug addiction issues.
Violence In Honduran City San Pedro Sula Spurs Migrant Caravan
Those migrants who didn't join the caravan say they hope to catch up or start a new one. They say poverty and violence at home leave them no other option.
Synagogue Shooting Suspect Had Social Media History
The suspect accused HIAS, a Jewish refugee resettlement group, of bringing "invaders" to the U.S. Steve Inskeep talks to the group's education director, Rachel Grant Meyer, about its mission.
Texas Couple Pays Halloween Tribute To Whataburger
KTRK-TV in Austin, Texas, reports they decorated their home to look like a Whataburger fast-food restaurant. They call it: Whataween. It features the chain's typical orange and white designs.
How Online Conspiracy Theories Make Their Way Into The Mainstream
David Greene talks to Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer, who describes how online alt-tech sites like Gab help push conspiracy theories and alt-right ideologies from the fringes into the mainstream.
People Gather To Watch Pumpkin Boat Set Sail
The owner of York Maze, an attraction in Britain, captained a 1,300 pound pumpkin. If sailing isn't your style, the attraction bills itself as Europe's biggest maize maze.
After Recent Violence, Trump Criticized For Harsh Attacks On Media
President Trump has not backed down from calling the press the enemy. Despite pleas from news executives, who say his rhetoric could be dangerous, Trump blames the press for the nation's anger.
Morning News Brief
President Trump visits Pittsburgh to show support for victims of the synagogue shooting. How online narratives make their way into the mainstream. And, tracking the migrant caravan in Mexico.
Preliminary Results: Far-Right Candidate Wins Brazil's Presidential Runoff
Jair Bolsonaro — a former army captain who expressed his admiration for dictatorship and repeatedly denigrated women and gays — looks certain to become the country's new president.