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.
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Migrant And Refugee Advocates Call On Trump To Tone Down Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric
In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh killings, many are seeing a connection between President Trump's anti-immigrant speeches and the attack, which targeted a synagogue that helped refugees.
Synagogue Shooting Follows Historic Rise In Anti-Semitic Incidents And Online Attacks
A rise in anti-Semitic rhetoric has become normalized in this country and, unless it is condemned, it gives the green light to extremists, warns the Anti-Defamation League.
Pentagon: 5,000 Troops Will Be Deployed To U.S.-Mexico Border
The troops are likely to be active-duty Army personnel. As U.S. troops are prohibited from performing law enforcement activities within the United States, they will be in support roles only.
Eli Saslow Traces 'Straight Line' From White Nationalism To Alleged Synagogue Shooter
"In the horrific hierarchy of white nationalist beliefs, they really consider Jews their primary enemy," the journalist says of the suspect in the Pittsburgh shooting Saturday.
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court To Delay Census Citizenship Question Trial
The first trial over the controversial question on the 2020 census is scheduled to start Nov. 5. But the Trump administration is now asking for a delay.
340 Words Of Reassurance From George Washington To An American Hebrew Congregation
Following the shooting that left 11 dead in Pittsburgh on Saturday, we look back at a 1790 letter from President George Washington to a Jewish Community in Rhode Island.
California Voters May Force Meat And Egg Producers Across The Country To Go Cage-Free
California voters will soon decide whether to ban the sale of all veal, pork and eggs from farm animals raised in cages, even when raised in other states.
Pittsburgh Mourns Following Deadly Attack On Area Synagogue
Pittsburgh residents are gathering Monday evening to mourn the 11 people who were shot and killed at an area synagogue on Saturday.
Boston Celebrates Red Sox World Series Championship Over L.A. Dodgers
The city of Boston is celebrating another World Series win, after the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday night for their fourth championship since 2004.