Raid on gang in Rio leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
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The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
Loggers were killed after entering Mashco Piro territory in Peru's Amazon, with Indigenous leaders warning that such clashes are inevitable when frontier zones go unpoliced.
A team of armed robbers disguised as police officers stole millions of dollars worth of gold and other metals from an airport cargo terminal in Sao Paulo, Brazil. "CBS This Morning" has the story.
The bill that would make it harder to arrest or launch criminal proceedings against lawmakers passed the lower house on Tuesday, prompting Brazilians to protest.
Brazil's Supreme Court justices sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison after convicting him of plotting a coup to remain in office. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more details.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who governed Brazil between 2019 and 2022, was found guilty on five counts.
The White House said President Trump's blanket tariffs on foreign goods will take effect at 12:01 am on Thursday. Meanwhile, India and Brazil are both facing a 50% tax on their goods, in part due to policy differences. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have more on the politics and tariff implications on consumers.
New tariffs from President Trump are increasing tensions with two U.S. trade partners. Joe Foudy, distinguished clinical professor of economics at the NYU Stern Business School, joins CBS News to discuss the new levies.
A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.
The Trump administration said it is sanctioning Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing a case against former President Jair Bolsonaro.
A prosecutor has asked Brazil's Supreme Court to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a violent coup after a trial that saw President Trump try to intervene.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
President Trump on Thursday threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1. Mr. Trump's latest salvo came after he also threatened tariffs on a number of other countries earlier in the week, including Japan and South Korea. Kelly O'Grady looks at how other nations are reacting.
Stocks fell across the board on Friday after President Trump threatened a new 35% tariff on Canada. CBS News contributor Javier David breaks down the market's reaction.
Protesters took to the streets in Brazil over President Trump's threats of tariffs involving his take on the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. This comes as Mr. Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canada. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
A new Netflix documentary, "Apocalypse in the Tropics," examines the role of the evangelical movement and right-wing politics in Brazil and its parallels with U.S. politics. Director Petra Costa joins "The Takeout" to discuss her film.
President Trump and the first lady plan to visit flood-damaged areas of Texas on Friday. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is threatening to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting next month. He suggested the tariffs are partially in retaliation for the ongoing criminal trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of inciting a coup. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
President Trump said he plans to target Brazil with one of his largest tariffs yet. He cited Brazil's criminal prosecution of its former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, calling the trial "a witch hunt." CBS News contributor Javier David has more.
President Trump said Wednesday he would impose a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil next month, citing the criminal prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, which Mr. Trump called an "international disgrace." CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
President Trump may be threatening Brazil with tariffs over a political matter involving former president Jair Bolsonaro. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
One of the highest tariffs threatened by President Trump so far is against Brazil, with the president citing a criminal prosecution against Jair Bolsonaro.
President Trump is threatening Brazil with a 50% tariff despite its trade surplus with the U.S. Daniel Tannebaum, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News with more.
President Trump said he plans to impose a 50% tariff on goods made in Brazil starting Aug. 1. He sent tariff letters to seven countries on Wednesday, including the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya and Sri Lanka. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Kelly O'Grady have the details.
Indonesian officials said it took rescuers at least five hours to retrieve Juliana Marins, the Brazilian tourist who fell down a ravine at Mount Rinjani on Lombok island.
Footage shared by local media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurtled towards the ground in Brazil on Saturday.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in favor of a group of 20 states that challenged President Trump's new $100,000 visa fee.
On Friday, the Pentagon cut the number of religious affiliation codes from over 200 to 31 to help military chaplains streamline religious support services.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
An earthquake off Cuba was felt across parts of Florida, but Miami officials reported no major injuries, significant damage or tsunami threat.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
Going public will allow OpenAI, valued at $852 billion, to inject more cash into its business as the AI race quickens.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Although working remotely offers flexibility, it also takes a toll on people's mental health, experts said.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Federal immigration authorities barred a Somali soccer referee who was slated to officiate the FIFA World Cup from entering the U.S. over the weekend, citing "vetting concerns."
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Currently acting attorney general, Todd Blanche may face an uphill confirmation battle from some wary Republican senators.
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
Approved 20 years ago as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1 drugs have been found also to help patients significantly reduce weight. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have had their lives changed by GLP-1 medications. But there have also been troubling side effects reported. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with experts who say the drugs might prove useful in treating other diseases associated with obesity (including cancer); and with patients who have taken GLP-1 drugs and experienced widely varying reactions.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for millions of Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative to taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
Russia sanctioned Alexander Browder, son of financier-turned-activist Bill Browder, after he unveiled an alleged cryptocurrency money laundering network.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Garry Nolan, a professor of pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine and the executive director of the board for The Sol Foundation, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day," and its exploration of the existence of aliens on Earth.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin breaks down the biggest wins and performances from the 79th Tony Awards.
Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg talks to CBS News about his 34th feature film, "Disclosure Day," which explores what would happen if all of the evidence about UFOs and alien life was released to the entire world and proved we are not alone. He also discusses his opinion on aliens, saying they "have been here and they are here."
At Broadway's biggest night, "Schmigadoon!" took home the award for best musical. Meanwhile, "Arthur Miller's 'Death of a Salesman'" won six Tony Awards, the most of the night. Jamie Wax has more on the winners and top moments.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career expert, explains how job applicants can break through the market, using AI when applying and more.
Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one point but squandered that," one man said.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
A man appeared in a Houston courtroom Monday after he was removed from a United Airlines flight last month for allegedly getting on the plane with a fake boarding pass. Jason Allen reports.
At least 12 people were injured during a mass shooting at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, officials say. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reports.
Twelve people were injured, two of them critically, in what police are calling a "gunfight" that broke out at the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday. Jonah Kaplan reports.
Six people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City's Penn Station on Sunday evening.
A toxic couple orchestrates an elaborate plan to kill a mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Wisconsin state representative and self-described democratic socialist Francesca Hong launched what many would consider a long-shot candidacy for Wisconsin governor last year. But early polls show her as one of the frontrunners ahead of the Democratic primary on August 11. Hong joined CBS News to discuss her campaign.
Apple unveiled new child safety features for its devices at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, Monday. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
The Trump administration says it is moving forward with what it calls the largest-ever effort to use its power to revoke U.S. citizenship. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Iran and Israel say they've halted military operations after weekend flare-up; Trump attends NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Millions in central U.S. facing severe weather threats after weekend of storms; Inside Trump's visit to the NBA Finals.