Iconic Amazon indigenous chief dies of coronavirus
The Brazilian Indigenous Peoples' Association (APIB) called Paiakan a "father, leader and warrior" for indigenous peoples and the environment.
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Brazil on track to surpass U.S. in coronavirus deaths this summer
As other countries see declines in coronavirus cases, an expert says "it's just the beginning" in Brazil.
Worldwide protests for Black Lives Matter
Mass protests in the U.S. have sparked a global movement against racial discrimination. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi shows how thousands have gathered in countries from Brazil to South Korea to make their voices heard.
Trump imposes travel restrictions on Brazil
Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
O'Brien: Administration looking at cutting off travel from Brazil
Trump's national security adviser says the president is looking at the "end of June" for a potential meeting with G7 leaders in Washington.
Wuhan citizens being retested for coronavirus
Countries all over the world are shifting their focus to coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Authorities in Wuhan, China, are testing all citizens again -- and their strict lockdown appears to have stamped out new infections. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
European cities weigh risk when reopening major hubs
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.
Mexico sending migrants back to Honduras
Mexican authorities deported migrants to Honduras after a large group waded across a river on Mexico's southern border. Also, prosecutors in Brazil have charged 16 people with murder in last year's dam collapse that killed 270 people, and the reunited Duke and Duchess of Sussex have threatened legal action against the paparazzi in Canada. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with these stories.
WorldView: Brazil storms, Turkey rescue & more
At least 53 are dead after torrential rains caused landslides and flooding in eastern Brazil. A mother and 2-year-old daughter are found alive after being trapped for 28 hours after Turkey's 6.8 magnitude earthquake. And President Donald Trump will meet with rival Israeli political leaders. Ian Lee rounds up the morning's world headlines from London.
Massive car pileup in Canada kills 2 people
A massive car pileup in Canada left two people dead and more than 90 others injured. Also, a Brazilian senator was shot in the chest with a rubber bullet after intervening in a protest, and former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn faces more legal trouble in France. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joined "CBSN AM" with those stories.
Behind the Amazon rainforest’s rapid decline
Between destructive fires and four decades of rapid deforestation, the largest rainforest in the world, is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Now, people worry that the Amazon is at a tipping point of ecological collapse due to both domestic and foreign demand for minerals and land. Adam Yamaguchi hiked into the Brazilian rainforest to see what is driving the deforestation and what locals think.
Christ the Redeemer statue lit up for coronavirus victims
The hashtag "Praying together" appeared in multiple languages across the 125-foot-tall iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor
On Easter Sunday, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was lit up to look like a doctor wearing a stethoscope and white coat. Messages of thanks flashed across the landmark as a way to honor health care professionals around the world on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.
Ecuador suffers one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks
Ecuador is seeing one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks, with possibly thousands dead. But that hasn't been enough to convince the president of Latin America's largest country, Brazil, to take the threat seriously. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Brazil's Bolsonaro downplays COVID-19 threat
Brazil has surpassed China's official coronavirus death toll, although President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the threat. Local official there have been left to implement lockdowns themselves, which can be difficult in poor, crowded neighborhoods. Ecuador has also suffered during the outbreak, with bodies in its largest city, Guayaquil, going uncollected for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how South America is handling the pandemic amid fears that cases there could lead to a resurgence in the U.S.
Brazil records deadliest day of COVID 19
Brazil recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus outbreak so far, with 881 deaths in just 24 hours. But President Jair Bolsonaro continues to push for reopening the economy. The Atlantic staff writer Uri Friedman joined CBSN to explain how race and wealth inequality are two of the main catalysts for the spike in cases and what could be in store for the country as flu season approaches.
Johnson unveils new lockdown rules for England
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial "stay alert" slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Destruction of Amazon rainforest accelerates amid coronavirus
Researchers say deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased by more than 50% in the first three months of the year.
As virus hits South America, Brazil's president mocks threat
In Ecuador's largest city, nearly 2,000 bodies have reportedly been collected for burial, some in cardboard caskets.
Christ the Redeemer statue lit up to honor medical workers
"Fique em casa," the projection read — "Stay at home."
15-year-old boy from Amazon tribe dies of coronavirus
"We are seeing the possibility of genocide happening," one expert said.
Misinformation on Amazon fires could mean more to come
"All this fire didn't happen," one farmer said, despite all the evidence to the contrary.
Did U.S. companies help fuel fires in the Amazon rainforest?
"I think we're shielded from what our money is doing abroad," said Christian Poirier, the Brazil program director for Amazon Watch.
U.S. to place Brazilian asylum-seekers in "Remain in Mexico" program
Up until now, the U.S. had only placed asylum-seeker from Spanish-speaking Latin American countries in the controversial "Remain in Mexico" program.
Brazil judge tells Netflix to remove film depicting Jesus as gay
The headquarters of the Brazilian group that made the film was hit with Molotov cocktails on Christmas Eve following extensive backlash.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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Obama and Trump hold dueling rallies as midterm campaigns make final pitch
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
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