An officer opens fire on a bull in the roadway. Photo: Cristiano Couto

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Lawyers for the International Union for the Protection of Animals (UIPA) are hoping that charges will be sought against an officer of the Brazilian Federal Highway Police for breaking animal protection laws when he shot and killed a bull on

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The death toll on Brazil’s southeast coast rose to 60 on Saturday as rescuers combed through mounds of debris after three days of pounding rain unleashed deadly mudslides, state officials said.

CNN affiliate Record TV broadcast the rescuers’ attempt to find the family’s toddler, Mariana. After sifting through rubble, the rescuers heard her cries emanating from beneath

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Earth covers homes in Ilha Grande, an island off the city of Angra dos Reis near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. A rain-soaked hillside collapsed on three houses and an upscale lodge after New Year celebrations, killing at least 15 people, according to Brazilian authorities. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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Early Balloon boy was a hot topic. Now it’s Needle Boy from Brazil going to dominate the headlines.

The boy may have to face future operations

X-rays showed more than 30 sewing needles inside the boy

Doctors in

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