Fire Kills 49 After Apparent Riot Attempt At Colombia Prison
The director of the national prison system said inmates had set mattresses on fire without considering the consequences.


Brazil's Bolsonaro applies for 6-month US visitor visa
The former president applied for the visa amid an investigation into whether he had any role in inciting an uprising in Brazil's capital.
By Eraldo Peres / AP
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 / APTop Stories

Meet the musician teaching the banjo's African roots
As he performs across the country, Jake Blount is helping listeners learn how the banjo relates to Black American culture.
By Scripps News
How authorities are combatting counterfeit Super Bowl gear
There's a spike in fake sports gear around the Super Bowl each year, and criminals are getting savvier and more sophisticated.
By AP
This is how South Carolina is fixing the correctional officer shortage
A lack of correctional officers across the country is expected to worsen, but South Carolina is making changes to recruit and retain more workers.
By Scripps News