Jan 08 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Pro-Bolsonaro crowd storms Brazil's government buildings In our news wrap Sunday, supporters of Brazil's former President Bolsonaro stormed the country's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court, China reopened its borders to international travel for the first time in three years, California is bracing for another wave… Continue watching
Jan 08 Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil's presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court By Diane Jeantet, David Biller, Associated Press Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and presidential palace in the capital Sunday. Continue reading
Jan 03 Pelé buried in Brazilian city he made famous By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Pelé was buried in his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Continue reading
Jan 02 Watch 3:49 News Wrap: Thousands pay tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict at St. Peter's Basilica In our news wrap Monday, about 65,000 people filed through St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Emeritus Benedict lies in state for the first of three days, downpours in San Francisco filled roadways and stranded cars as some resorted to makeshift… Continue watching
Jan 02 Latin American leaders welcome Brazil's Lula back to office By David Biller, Associated Press On Monday, Lula met with presidents from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia. Continue reading
Jan 02 Thousands bid farewell to Pelé at public viewing in Brazil stadium By Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos. Continue reading
Jan 01 Brazil's Lula sworn in as president to lead a polarized country By Carla Bridi, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid. Continue reading
Dec 30 Brazil's president-elect announces 1st Indigenous woman chief for key government post By Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Thursday Sonia Guajajara as the nation's first Indigenous person to head up a ministry. Continue reading
Dec 30 Officials say President Bolsonaro may have left Brazil for Florida By Carla Bridi, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press The office of Brazil's vice president says he has become acting president, an indication that President Jair Bolsonaro has left the country. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 7:43 Remembering Pelé's legacy and global impact on soccer By Laura Barrón-López, Winston Wilde, Harry Zahn Soccer fans around the world are mourning the loss of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé who passed away Thursday at the age of 82. He was the face of the global game for decades and helped shape soccer into the "beautiful… Continue watching