Rainforest Fires Fill Brazil's Skies With Smoke, Fanning Climate Fears
Brazil's space agency reports a record of more than 72,000 fires this year, up 80 percent from 2018.

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

Damar Hamlin thankful, speaks publicly for 1st time in video
Amid thanks for the outpouring of support, Damar Hamlin noted that he continues to make goo progress in his recovery.
By Joshua Bessex / AP
UK leader fires party chairman over tax bill allegations
He had faced days of pressure to sack Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while in charge of the Treasury.
By Alastair Grant / AP
Online system to seek asylum in US is quickly overwhelmed
The daily ritual resembles a race for concert tickets when online sales begin for a major act.
By Elliot Spagat / AP