Morning News Brief
The White House is using the separation of migrant children from their parents at the border to pressure Democrats on immigration legislation. The president threatens tariffs on more Chinese goods.
Latin America
Colombia Elects Right-Wing Populist Ivan Duque As President
The young former senator won the first election since a peace accord ended the country's 50-year-old rebel war. Duque, who defeated former leftist rebel Gustavo Petro, promised to overhaul the accord.
Colombians Elect Right-Wing Populist Duque As President
Ivan Duque won the presidency of Colombia Sunday. The conservative campaigned against the peace process with the leftist FARC movement. Duque defeated former guerrilla fighter Gustavo Petro.
Backlash Grows Against Trump Policy Of Separating Families At The Border
Children are being taken from parents who have crossed illegally into the U.S. Republicans introduced a bill that would end the practice, but it would require Democrats to agree to fund a border wall.
17 Die After Tear Gas Leads To Stampede In Caracas Nightclub
The country's interior minister said someone set off a tear gas canister after a fight broke out inside the nightclub, where more than 500 people were gathered for a graduation celebration.
After Nationwide Strike, Nicaragua Looks No Closer To Bloodshed's End
For two months, President Daniel Ortega and his supporters have been in a standoff with protesters seeking new elections. Scores have died, students have occupied schools, and peace remains elusive.
With Narrow Vote, Argentina Takes Big Step Toward Legalizing Abortion
The country's lower chamber of Congress has passed a bill that would legalize abortion before 14 weeks, approving it by a four-vote margin. But it's likely to face a tougher test in the upper chamber.
How Mexico's López Obrador Has Become The Man To Beat In His 3rd Run For President
Andrés Manuel López Obrador looked to broaden his voter base, reaching out to more voters, even conservatives, angered by epic crime and corruption. Polls show it is working.
More Than 10,000 Migrant Children Are In U.S. Government Custody
They are teenagers who fled violence in Central America, and children separated from their parents after they crossed the border illegally. What happens to them has become the subject of controversy.
A Day In The Boat Life On The Amazon River
People networking, just hanging out, praying, escaping city bustle, commuting to work — just another day on the White Swan riverboat.