A Rio Carnival samba school has honored Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva with a glowing parade, but his rivals ...

A samba school's tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival on Sunday has sparked debate over early campaigning in Brazil's election year. Under the theme "From the ...

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open.

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Known for its natural beauty and rich history, Rio de Janeiro offers many attractions beyond the Carnival parades.

Veteran Carnival fans in Rio say the party is fun, but it also takes planning and endurance. On Sunday, the festival marks its second official day and it runs through Ash Wednesday.

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A man accused of killing 15 people in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach appeared in court Monday for the first time since his release from the hospital.

The Horned Frogs continued their end-of-the season gauntlet with another top-20 matchup, as they hosted No. 19 West Virginia on Sunday.

The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil with glittery, outrageous costumes, samba rhythms ringing out until dawn and hundreds of ...