Morning News Brief
Eleven congregants were shot to death at a synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. The suspect is in custody. How did President Trump respond after the shooting? And, Brazil elects a new president.
Latin America
Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Leads As Brazilians Vote
Brazil's voters cast ballots today in the second round of the nation's presidential election that could see a far-right candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, elected.
Why Hondurans Head North
Hondurans continue to flee their homeland for a better life up north. Their reasons for leaving include high crime, vicious gangs and few opportunities.
Salvadoran Migrant On Journeying In Caravan
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Cristian, a Salvadoran migrant traveling with a caravan in Mexico toward the U.S., about his journey and President Trump's efforts to limit asylum seekers like him.
With Memories Of Dictatorship, Some Brazilians Fear A Hard-Right Turn
Onetime targets of Brazil's dictatorship are worried that a candidate who openly admires the past military regime is expected to win Sunday's presidential election.
Activists Say Blame Over Migrant Caravan Distracts From Issues Of Violence, Poverty
President Trump says the caravan of migrants working its way north through Mexico is the work of the Democrats, while Honduras's president has accused Venezuela of funding the mass exodus.
Policy Expert Outlines Why Central American Aid Cuts Could Create More Migrant Caravans
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Shannon O'Neil, senior fellow for Latin American Studies at Council on Foreign Relations, about why she believes cutting Central American aid will create more migrant caravans.
Food, Peace Building, Legal Aid: What Trump Would Cut From Central America
As thousands of migrants move toward the U.S., these are the programs President Trump is threatening to cut in retaliation.
Jair Bolsonaro's Hometown Divided On His Rise To Power
Environmental groups warn it'll be disastrous for the Amazon if Jair Bolsonaro is elected president of Brazil. Bolsonaro grew up in a rain forest, in a community that's now deeply divided about him.
Willa Weakens To Tropical Depression, Moves Inland Over Western Mexico
The storm has been rapidly downgraded after making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane. It is forecast to dissipate by Wednesday afternoon.