150 dolphins die in Amazon lake within a week as water temps soar
Nearly two dozen of the dolphins that were found dead are an endangered species known as "the guardians of rivers."
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Nearly two dozen of the dolphins that were found dead are an endangered species known as "the guardians of rivers."
The governor of hard-hit Rio Grande do Sul state said after a fly-over that he saw "entire cities that were completely compromised."
In the town of Mucum, hundreds had to be rescued from their rooftops as the Taquari River flooded more than 85 percent of the city.
The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.
An economic alliance that includes some U.S. adversaries seeks to expand. Current members of the BRICS economic group are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but more than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining, from democracies like Argentina to autocracies like Iran. Alexandra Sharp, writer of Foreign Policy's World Brief newsletter, joined CBS News to discuss what the expansion may mean for the U.S.
Twice disbanded and forced to rely on funding from the Marley family, and even their own families, the Reggae Girls are still managing to "Rise up."
The wrangling over alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov's extradition from Brazil comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
A panel of judges concluded that he abused his power and cast unfounded doubts on the country's electronic voting system.
The dictionary entry for "Pelé" reads: "The one that is extraordinary, or who because of his quality, value or superiority cannot be matched to anything or anyone, just like Pelé"
Prices for sugar have soared 19% so far this year, marking the highest level in a decade. Yusuf Khan, commodities reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the spike and what this could mean for food manufacturers.
All 228 people aboard the Airbus died when it crashed into the ocean after leaving Brazil, and a Paris court says neither the carrier nor the plane maker can be blamed.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is in China as he aims to bolster economic ties with Brazil's largest trading partner. Asia Society Policy Institute managing director Rorry Daniels joined with more.
Officials said the man scaled a wall to enter the private facility before attacking the youngsters and then turning himself into police.
Supporters of ousted president storm Brazil's Congress; U.S. subpoenas hedge funds in Binance probe.
If confirmed, this could make Jhonatan Acosta, 30, one of the longest-ever lone Amazon survivors.
Seven people have been detained over the murder of Marcelo Pecci, four of whom, including the hitman, have pleaded guilty, authorities said.
President Joe Biden is welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the White House.
Rep. George Santos of New York is facing new questions about his work for a firm that allegedly orchestrated a Ponzi scheme. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
"We have strong evidence that point to 'Colombia' as the mastermind of these crimes," a police chief said.
Republican Rep. George Santos is facing new accusations of dishonesty, including allegations that he stole from a disabled veteran who was raising money for his dying dog's cancer treatment. Santos also claimed on his campaign website that his mother was in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, but a source told CBS News that her immigration documents show she was in Brazil at the time. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
The U.S. and Brazil may work together to investigate Sunday's attack on Brazil's congress and other federal buildings. Reuters reports lawmakers from both countries signed a joint statement condemning political violence. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said "if" Brazil formally requests U.S. help, Washington would respond "expeditiously." Russia is sending a new capsule to the International Space Station next month to bring home three crew members, including an American. The original capsule was damaged by a meteoroid in December. And tennis champ Naomi Osaka says she's pregnant.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been released from a Florida hospital after being treated for abdominal pain and now pressure is growing for the Biden administration to expel him back to Brazil after his supporters attacked the country's capital this weekend. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the aftermath of that attack.
Former Vice President Mike Pence sat down with CBS News to discuss issues at home and abroad, including President Biden's handling of documents marked classified and the recent political violence in Brazil as he leaves the door open for a 2024 White House run. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports from Florida.
Thousands of people in Brazil held pro-democracy rallies on Monday. Many are calling for retribution after supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government institutions on Sunday. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with BBC correspondent Nomia Iqbal about the next steps in this investigation.