Former Brazilian President Michel Temer Arrested On Corruption Charges
Temer's arrest is part of Operation Car Wash, a huge corruption investigation that started in 2014.

Protests move into Peru's capital, met by tear gas and smoke
The protests have been marked by Peru's worst political violence in more than two decades.
By Martin Mejia / AP
How political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil
Thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through barriers to protest the inauguration of the country's new president.
By Eraldo Peres / AP
Police officer burned to death amid anti-government unrest in Peru
The 29-year-old officer was killed when his patrol car was set on fire by a mob of protesters in Juliaca, a city near the border with Bolivia.
By Jose Sotomayor / APTop Stories

Chicago prosecutor dropping R. Kelly sex abuse charges
Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for a separate case in New York and won't be eligible for release until he is around 80.
By Matt Marton / AP
Wintry weather scrubs more than 1,000 flights in US
More cancellations are expected in coming days as Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas deal with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation.
By Brynn Anderson / AP
Israel's new government sparks concern for the future of its democracy
Far-right changes to Israel's government have some experts and citizens concerned for the future rule of law in the country.
By Reuters / AP