Carnival
Rio Carnival parades feature theme of racial tolerance
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Racial pride and the fight against racism in Brazil were the themes of samba group presentations and street parties on Monday as Rio de Janeiro's flashy parades entered their second night of over-the-top festivities.
Carnival to Pay U.S. For Disabled Ships
Carnival Corp. says it will repay the U.S. government for the costs to taxpayers of dealing with disabling accidents to its Triumph and Splendor ships.