Brazil police probe deadly, arsenic-laced Christmas cake that killed 3
The woman who baked the cake, along with a 10-year-old child who also ate the cake, remain in the hospital and are receiving treatment for poisoning.
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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead, dozen missing
A bridge linking two northern states in Brazil collapsed, sending cars and trucks plunging into the river below. A sulphuric acid spill is complicating the rescue operation.
At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil
In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
Brazil's President Lula discharged from hospital after brain bleed
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery to stop a brain bleed.
Trump's foreign policy, tariffs plan
Tariffs for countries sending goods to the U.S. still appear to be part of President-elect Donald Trump's plans for his second term in the White House. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted over alleged coup attempt
Former president Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people were indicted for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
Biden visits Amazon Rainforest
President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Rainforest this weekend. He was in Brazil to highlight the dangers of climate change and urged the world to limit its use of fossil fuels. Willie James Inman reports.
Man kills self in explosions outside Brazil's Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in recent years has become a target for threats by far-right groups and supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro due to its crackdown on the spread of false information.
Brazilian au pair charged in double homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter
Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame a man in the stabbing of Christine Banfield.
Putin touts growing BRICS alliance as answer to West's "perverse methods"
Hosting a summit of the BRICS alliance, Putin touted the growing club as an alternative to the West's "relentless foreign influence ostensibly promoting democracy."
Brazil's Supreme Court lifts ban on social media site X
In late August, Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered that X be suspended in Brazil after owner Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Mayoral candidate in Brazil hits rival with chair during live TV debate
Sao Paulo mayoral candidate José Luiz Datena hit rival Pablo Marçal with a chair during a TV debate as they traded jabs over sexual misconduct allegations.
Thousands pack Sao Paulo stadium for NFL game
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers faced off Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in what marked the NFL's first ever game in South America. Manuel Bojorquez was there for the historic event.
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian bossa nova legend, dies at 83
The Grammy-winning musician's composition "Mas Que Nada" was one of the songs that helped popularize the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.
NFL hosting first South America game
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will open their seasons Friday night with a game in São Paulo, Brazil, the NFL's first regular season matchup in South America. Jay Busbee, senior writer for Yahoo! Sports, joined CBS News to talk about that game and some of the league's other opening weekend games.
Brazil's ban on social media platform X upheld
Brazil's supreme court has upheld a ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The vote backs a decision by one of the judge's made on Friday. The ban went into effect on Saturday and will stay in place until the company agrees to an order requiring X to name a legal representative in Brazil.
Brazil block on social network X goes into effect joining other countries
Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods.
Judge suspends X platform in Brazil amid feud with Elon Musk
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Uruguayan soccer player dies days after collapse during game in Brazil
Juan Izquierdo of Uruguay's Nacional soccer team has died in Brazil 5 days after collapsing during a game in Sao Paulo.
Brazilian authorities retrieve remains of all 62 people killed in plane crash
Local airline Voepass' plane was headed for Sao Paulo's international airport in Guarulhos with 58 passengers and 4 crew members when it went down.
U.S. women's soccer team beats Brazil 1-0 to win Olympic gold
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Spain wins gold in men's soccer final
The men's Olympic soccer final came to an exciting close in Paris on Friday, with Spain taking down France 5-3 to claim the gold. It's the first time in 32 years a European team won the gold medal in men's soccer at the Summer Olympics. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins with a recap from Paris.
More than 60 killed in Brazil plane crash
A passenger plane carrying more than 60 people crashed in southern Brazil on Friday. The airline says everyone aboard died. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has the details.
Video of Brazil plane crash in Vinhedo
Video appears to show the moments before a VoePass plane crashed in Vinhedo, inside Brazil's Sao Paulo state. The country's president said those aboard are presumed dead. CBS News aviation analyst Robert Sumwalt breaks down what's known.
Plane crashes in southern Brazil
A VoePass plane carrying 62 people crashed around Vinhedo, in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, the airline said. It is not clear how many passengers were injured or killed but the country's president said everyone on board was presumed dead.
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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