Fugitive in 1973 murder of iconic singer Victor Jara is captured
Former military officer Nelson Haase was convicted in the death of Jara, who was tortured and murdered with 44 bullets on September 16, 1973.
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Dogs help uncover record haul of drugs hidden in lumber
The drugs found in the lumber were mostly cocaine and ketamine, with an estimated retail value of $8.3 billion, officials said.
Suspects wanted by FBI for robbing athletes' homes arrested in Chile
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Wildfires in Chile kill at least 15 people, force 50,000 to evacuate
President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency as nearly 4,000 firefighters battled flames fueled by gusting winds and hot weather.
Man nears end of walk across the world
Ramy Inocencio shares the story of a man who set out to walk around the world. 27 years later, he's now nearing the home stretch.
Cosmic butterfly seen in stunning new image captured by telescope
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
U.S. teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.
Teen influencer stuck in Antarctica weeks after unauthorized landing
American teen influencer Ethan Guo has been stuck in a remote part of Antarctica since June.
NASA finds new interstellar comet passing through our solar system
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.
New images of Milky Way, other galaxies
Incredibly brilliant images have been released this week of the Milky Way and other distant galaxies from the world's largest telescope at the Rubin Observatory in Chile. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss.
World's largest telescope unveils stunning images of distant galaxies
The first images from a new telescope in Chile were released this week, featuring extraordinarily detailed scenes from deep space. And more are expected to follow the debut series from the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory, which now houses the largest telescope in the world.
World's largest telescope unveils first images of galaxies in stunning detail
The debut images from a powerful telescope at Chile's Vera Rubin Observatory show distant galaxies and star-forming regions in spectacular detail.
Easter Island's moai statues
For years, archaeologists have wondered how the mysterious statues came to dot the island in the Pacific. Now, they're trying to find a way to keep the statues around. Anderson Cooper reports.
Chile will investigate police violence
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera has announced human rights investigations into the country's police force following an Amnesty International report accusing security forces of deliberately injuring people to deter them from protesting. Also, an outbreak of measles has killed nearly 5,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo this year, and the World Health Organization has released a report confirming that children around the world aren't getting enough exercise. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joined "CBSN AM" with more.
Greta Thunberg sailing from U.S. to Spain
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg found a ride back across the Atlantic on a sailboat thanks to a pair of YouTubers, after a United Nations climate change summit got relocated from Chile to Spain.
State of emergency declared in Santiago, Chile
A state of emergency was declared in Santiago, Chile following violent protests over a fare increase for the city's subway system. The system's headquarters were set on fire and many stations were damaged and shut down during violent clashes.
Nature: Chilean marine reserve
"Sunday Morning" takes us among sea lions and jellyfish near Chañaral Island, part of the Humboldt Penguin National Reserve off the coast of Chile. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Easter Island's moai statues
For years, archaeologists have wondered how the mysterious statues came to dot the island in the Pacific. Now, they're trying to find a way to keep the statues around. Anderson Cooper reports.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Chile and Argentina
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning, but no damage was reported.
Video shows whale swallow kayaker, spit him out: "I thought I was dead"
A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in Chile, before spitting him out unharmed, an amazing escape that was all captured on video.
Scientists discover underwater mountain, new squid species and more
The research focused on a previously unknown peak in the underwater Nazca Ridge.
The race to save the world's oldest mummies
The mummies of Chile are the oldest in the world, but time, human development and climate change all pose a threat to the ancient relics. In Northern Chile, efforts are underway to preserve the remains.
Archaeologists in Chile race to preserve world's oldest mummies
Human development and climate change are putting the world's oldest mummies at risk.
How are earthquakes measured? How today's event stacks up to past quakes
Here's what you need to know about how earthquakes are measured and what the scale of today's East Coast quake was.
Inquiry into Pablo Neruda's 1973 death reopened by Chile appeals court
An appeals court in Chile's capital has ruled that the case of Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda's death be reopened, saying the investigation has not been exhausted.
Tennessee's attempt to execute Christa Pike using lethal injection fails
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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