Would It Be A Bad Thing to Wipe Out A Species ... If It's A Mosquito?
Should we get rid of the Zika-spreading Aedes aegypti species? Or is it just never a good idea to eradicate a critter?
Latin America
Moms And Infants Are Abandoned In Brazil Amid Surge In Microcephaly
There have been several cases of abandoned babies already — at least three in Rio. And a psychologist believes that some men will walk out on their partner if a newborn has the birth defect.
Obama To Make Historic Visit To Cuba Next Month
President Obama plans to travel to Cuba next month, capping a historic diplomatic thaw after decades of official isolation.
Did A Pesticide Cause Microcephaly In Brazil? Unlikely, Say Experts
A report from doctors in Argentina raises the possibility that a mosquito pesticide could be responsible for an increase in microcephaly in Brazil. But many top scientists strongly disagree.
Pope Francis Justifies Contraception In Regions Affected By Zika Virus
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with the Nicole Winfield of the Associated Press about the pope's justification for use of contraception in regions affected by the Zika virus.
President Obama's Latin America Trip Will Include A Stop In Cuba
Obama will travel to Cuba in the coming weeks, a senior administration official tells NPR. It will be the first visit by a sitting U.S. president in 88 years. CNN's Patrick Oppmann in Havana has more.
Pope Francis Wraps Up Mexico Trip In Juarez, Near U.S. Border
Mexico said farewell to Pope Francis from the border city of Juárez. His journey across the country followed the well worn path taken by millions of immigrants to reach the doorstep of the U.S.
Obama To Visit Cuba Next Month
The visit would be the first by a sitting U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge visited the island in 1928.
Facing Severe Food Shortages, Venezuela Pushes Urban Gardens
In Venezuela, bread, meat, milk and other staples are scarce these days. So Venezuela's government is urging urban slum dwellers to grow and raise their own food. But it's a challenge.
U.S.-Cuba Air Travel Deal Will Help Caribbean Service, JetBlue Says
Commercial flights between the U.S. and Cuba are set to resume for the first time in more than 50 years. David Greene talks to Scott Laurence, senior vice president for JetBlue.