Track-It Rio de Janeiro

Mar. 13--A bear cools off from summer heat in the high 80s by munching on a frozen watermelon while half-submerged in a pond Friday in Rio de Janeiro's city zoo. Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO — The iconic statue of Christ with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro is getting a $4 million renovation. Read more

PARIS — A French support group said Friday that it will seek equal compensation for the families of French victims of the crash of Air France Flight 447 after a Brazilian judge awarded more than $1 million for a Brazilian who died in the flight from... Read more

Mar. 11--Before popular music had its British invasion, there was a Brazilian invasion, with the swaying, seductive sound of bossa nova. Read more

Mar. 10--Charlotte/Douglas International Airport plans to begin design work next month on a 120-foot extension of Concourse E, giving US Airways Express access to four new gates. Read more

Mar. 9--Charlotte/Douglas International Airport plans to begin design work next month on a 120-foot extension of Concourse E, which will include two new gates for international flights. Read more

RIO DE JANEIRO — A founder of Bossa Nova music has died in Brazil after fighting prostate cancer. He was 80. Read more

Mar. 5--Princess Cruises said its Star Princess ship was preparing to depart Valparaiso, Chile, Thursday evening after a two-day delay aimed at allowing more time for passengers to get to the earthquake-ravaged region. Read more

Mar. 5--Michael Andrew says he gets nervous before each swim meet.

His results, however, don't show it. Read more

Mar. 5--INDIANAPOLIS -- Scott Miller, CEO of Indianapolis Economic Development Inc., and Michael Young, its energy industry director, will leave Sunday for a nine-day Brazilian trade mission to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre. Read more