Brazil hits 2 million coronavirus cases and more than 76,000 dead
Since late May, Brazil has recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths on average — a gruesome plateau that has yet to tilt downward.
Since late May, Brazil has recorded more than 1,000 daily deaths on average — a gruesome plateau that has yet to tilt downward.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said he has tested positive for COVID-19 after months of downplaying the severity of the virus. Bolsonaro confirmed the test results while wearing a mask and speaking to reporters in capital Brasilia.
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The World Health Organization reported more than 10 million people have tested positive for COVID-19. Brazil and India are seeing the virus spread fast. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has been dismissive of the coronavirus, is the region's hardest-hit nation by far.
While COVID-19 infections continue to fall across Europe, the Americas seem to be heading into a new and dangerous phase. Places where it appears the pandemic might be beaten, it seems to be making a comeback. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Brazil is on track to have the most coronavirus-related deaths in the world by the end of the summer, according to one model.
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As other countries see declines in coronavirus cases, an expert says "it's just the beginning" in Brazil.
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Brazil has the second-most confirmed cases of the coronavirus of any country, with more than 347,000. Only the U.S. has more.
Two billion Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid, the most important religious holiday in the Islamic year. But for many this year, it will be a subdued affair due to the pandemic. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
After calling on churches to reopen this weekend, President Trump hit the golf course for a second straight day. This comes as some within his administration warn the coronavirus is not contained. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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The World Health Organization is calling South America a new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are surging in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat for months. Clinics in Brazil's Amazon region are overwhelmed as the virus reaches the country's indigenous communities. Roxana Saberi reports on how countries around the world are handling the pandemic.
Countries all over the world are shifting their focus to coronavirus testing and contact tracing. Authorities in Wuhan, China, are testing all citizens again -- and their strict lockdown appears to have stamped out new infections. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.
Brazil recorded its deadliest day of the coronavirus outbreak so far, with 881 deaths in just 24 hours. But President Jair Bolsonaro continues to push for reopening the economy. The Atlantic staff writer Uri Friedman joined CBSN to explain how race and wealth inequality are two of the main catalysts for the spike in cases and what could be in store for the country as flu season approaches.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial "stay alert" slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Researchers say deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon increased by more than 50% in the first three months of the year.
Brazil has surpassed China's official coronavirus death toll, although President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the threat. Local official there have been left to implement lockdowns themselves, which can be difficult in poor, crowded neighborhoods. Ecuador has also suffered during the outbreak, with bodies in its largest city, Guayaquil, going uncollected for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how South America is handling the pandemic amid fears that cases there could lead to a resurgence in the U.S.
Ecuador is seeing one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks, with possibly thousands dead. But that hasn't been enough to convince the president of Latin America's largest country, Brazil, to take the threat seriously. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
In Ecuador's largest city, nearly 2,000 bodies have reportedly been collected for burial, some in cardboard caskets.
On Easter Sunday, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was lit up to look like a doctor wearing a stethoscope and white coat. Messages of thanks flashed across the landmark as a way to honor health care professionals around the world on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.
Nearly 4 million customers in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were in the dark as Helene moved inland from the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
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Former President Donald Trump announced he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York City.
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The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
President Biden and his French counterpart say an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire is needed now to avoid a potentially "much broader conflict."
Video shows a Coast Guard member descending into the choppy ocean from a helicopter to reach the man and dog.
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The U.S. official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it. The submarine's current status is unknown.
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
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Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
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Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks in Douglas, Arizona, her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since becoming the Democratic nominee for president.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
The latest round of COVIDTests.gov will again rely on less sensitive "antigen" tests.
Thirteen states in Appalachia join others in placing free boxes of naloxine in metal dispensers once used for newspapers, as part of Save a Life Day.
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Republicans are claiming election interference after Zelenskyy visited Pennsylvania earlier this week.
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Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn OpenAI into a traditional for-profit company. Connie Guglielmo, senior vice president focused on AI edit strategy for CNET, joins CBS News to examine the future of the startup.
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Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
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Nine years after it was negotiated, the Paris Climate Agreement continues to serve as a blueprint for global environmental goals. Todd Stern, the top U.S. negotiator for the deal, outlines the years-long process it took to reach the landmark agreement in his new book, "Landing the Paris Climate Agreement: How It Happened, Why It Matters and What Comes Next." Stern joins CBS News to look back at the talks.
Florida is bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Helene. A common question that scientists face during natural disasters like this is: Has climate change impacted their severity? CBS News Miami investigative reporter Jim Defede and CBS News Texas investigative reporter Brian New break down how lawmakers and residents in their states view climate change amid natural disasters.
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Investigators say the suspicious timing of doing a load of laundry and a call to 911 focused their attention on a former state trooper and his potential role in his wife's death.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing decades in prison if convicted on federal charges unsealed Thursday. Adams denies any wrongdoing. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter reports.
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.
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On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Arizona to visit the U.S.-Mexico border. She plans to criticize former President Donald Trump for his role in blocking a bipartisan border security and immigration bill earlier this year. Meanwhile Trump will be in New York, meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before heading to Michigan.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be arraigned in court Friday on federal corruption charges. The Democrat is accused of taking illegal campaign contributions and bribes from officials in Turkey in exchange for favors dating back a decade.
Hurricane Helene brought maximum sustained winds up to 140 mph and catastrophic storm surges up to 20 feet along Florida's Big Bend region as it made landfall Thursday as a Category 4 storm. At least three people have been killed.
Stephanie Abrams with The Weather Channel explains the threats posed by now Tropical Storm Helene as the large storm system passes through the Southeast, stretching from Georgia to Virginia.