Tag: South America
Guyana: 3 crewmembers killed when fuel vessel explodes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Three crewmen were killed in Guyana when a vessel used to transport fuel exploded at a pier, police said.
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No rest for record-chasing Messi at Copa America
CUIABA, Brazil — Record-chasing Lionel Messi doesn't want to rest at the Copa America despite Argentina already having secured its place in the quarterfinals....
Ecuador draws Brazil, set to face Argentina at Copa America
SAO PAULO — Ecuador held a below-strength Brazil to a 1-1 draw on Sunday to secure a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals.
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3 teams vying for 2 spots in Copa America quarterfinals
BUENOS AIRES — Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela are in the fight for the last two spots in the Copa America quarterfinals. The prize is...
Copa America COVID-19 cases rise to 166, spread slows
RIO DE JANEIRO — There were 166 known COVID-19 cases at the Copa America in Brazil, CONMEBOL said on Friday.
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Helicopter carrying Colombia’s president attacked; all safe
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Colombian President Iván Duque said Friday that a helicopter carrying him and several senior officials came under fire in the southern...
Brazil scrambles to help the poor, while they barely hang on
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has asked supermarkets to lower prices of staple foods and his economy minister suggested homeless people...
Uruguay beats Bolivia 2-0, advances to Copa America knockout
SAO PAULO — Uruguay beat Bolivia 2-0 on Thursday in a key victory to secure its spot in the Copa America knockout stage. It...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
June 29
1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to...
Berry opens at Olympic trials: ‘I want to impact the world’
EUGENE, Ore. — Gwen Berry raised her fist, thumped it against her chest two times and set off on her quest for an even...