Peruvian police find man with ancient mummy
Peruvian police found a man with a centuries-old mummy in his cooler bag. He said the mummy is his "spiritual girlfriend" — named Juanita — who sleeps in his bedroom.
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Man found with ancient mummy in his delivery cooler bag
The man who was in possession of the mummy – which officials believe to be 600-800 years old – said it sleeps in his bedroom with him and that he takes care of it.
At least 25 die in Peru when bus plunges off cliff
Traffic accidents are common along Peru's narrow roadways and steep cliffs.
Police in Peru raid university amid protests
Peruvian police raided a university in the capital, Lima, over the weekend, to detain protesters taking part in anti-government demonstrations. Jacob Kessler, a freelance journalist based in Peru, joins CBS News to discuss the latest.
Peru police use tear gas to block protesters from marching
People are pouring into Peru's capital for a protest against President Dina Boluarte.
Violence continues to plague Peru
About 50 people have died in Peru amid protests over the former president's removal and arrest last month. Christina Ruffini has more on why the violence continues.
Deadly protests in Peru prompt closure of popular tourist hub airport
Dozens have died across the country as supporters of Peru's ousted former president demand new elections, a new congress and a new constitution.
What's behind the deadly protests in Peru
At least 48 people have been killed since anti-government protests in Peru began last month. Santiago Gomez, a reporter with Latina, joined CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to talk about what's fueling the protests.
Dozens killed in protests against Peru's government as unrest continues
The unrest began in early December following the arrest of ousted former President Pedro Castillo.
Protests, violent clashes break out in Peru
Peru's Congress is set on Tuesday to consider holding early elections in the face of nationwide unrest. The country plunged into protests earlier this month after its president was impeached and arrested. Freelance journalist Jacob Kessler discussed what it's like on the ground.
15 dead in Peru protest clashes over fate of jailed, ousted president
Castillo's supporters have held daily protests across the country despite a state of emergency decree allowing the military to join law enforcement operations.
Plane hits vehicle on runway, catches fire at Lima's airport
Videos on social media showed smoke coming from a large plane on the runway.
2 firefighters killed after passenger jet collides with firetruck at Lima airport
The LATAM Airlines plane struck the firetruck during takeoff. None of the passengers or crew aboard the plane were killed, the airline said.
Americans among dozens held hostage by Indigenous group in Amazon
One captive said the hostage-takers were demanding "medical help and clean water and food" after an oil spill in the area "contaminated the wells and river."
Methanol-laced drinks kill 54 people in Peru
The national health ministry said this week that bottles of Punto D Oro alcoholic beverages were contaminated with the toxic chemical.
Runaway bull runs amok in Peru shop
A bull on its way to a slaughterhouse escaped and caused panic in Lima, Peru, injuring one person.
Suspect confesses to killing pair missing in Amazon, Brazilian official says
An investigator says a suspect has confessed to fatally shooting an Indigenous expert and a journalist in the Amazon and has taken officers to where the bodies were buried.
"Butcher of the Andes" victims laid to rest decades after massacre
The bodies were exhumed from a mass grave to be identified using DNA tests.
Officers fatally shoot intruder at Peruvian ambassador's residence in D.C.
Officials said it appears to be an isolated incident.
36-million-year-old fossil of "sea monster" found in desert
The "Ocucaje Predator" was about 55 feet long and used its massive, powerful teeth to feed on tuna and sharks.
"Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior"
Ric Prado spent 24 years with the Central Intelligence Agency working undercover with anti-communist rebels in Central America, and in operations against communist insurgencies in Peru and the Philippines, before tracking a rising financier of terrorism named Osama bin Laden. The retired agent talks about his new book, "Black Ops: The Life of a CIA Shadow Warrior," with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin.
Mummies of children unearthed in Peru. They were likely sacrificed.
The mummified children were about 1,000 to 1,200 years old, archaeologists said.
Van der Sloot Hotel Security Cam Footage
Hotel security camera footage released by Peruvian police show Joran Van der Sloot entering his hotel room with Stephany Flores, whom he is accused of murdering.
Joran Van der Sloot On His Way to Jail
Joran Van der Sloot, arrested for the murder of a young woman in Peru and linked to the 2005 disappearance of an American teenage girl in Aruba, at Lima's central police station.
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Jill Biden visits Nashville for vigil
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7 California officers charged with manslaughter in 2020 traffic stop death
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Two Army helicopters crash in Kentucky; "several casualties" reported
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7 California officers charged with manslaughter in 2020 traffic stop death
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Israel qualified in June of last year for its first Under-20 World Cup.
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7 California officers charged with manslaughter in 2020 traffic stop death
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CHP officers and nurse charged with involuntary manslaughter for 2020 death
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Olympian Briana Scurry on concussion disparity
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