In Brazil's Amazon, Fires Threaten The Environment And Way Of Life
In the forested Acre state, searing fires and the president's development plans stir memories of an environmental martyr for the Amazon.

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

Cosmetic product regulation is getting a makeover in the US
The FDA is adding more regulations for cosmetic companies, but dermatologists say more research into ingredient safety is still needed.
By AP
How a Chicago duo is bringing the mushroom trend to your table
A Chicago business is an example of how fungi can be used as an ingredient or replacement in many different meals.
By Scripps News
Want to give a truck to Ukrainian fighters? 'Mad Max' is your guy
The Scripps News story of 'Mad Max" is inspiring strangers to buy used trucks and drive them to Ukraine for frontline duty.
By Scripps News