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Firefighters try to put out a fire at a nightclub in Santa Maria on January 27, 2013. (credit: Germano Roratto/AFP/Getty Images)

Hollywood Nightclub Accused Of Overcrowding, Fire Risks Following Brazil Tragedy

Three people affiliated with a Hollywood nightclub have been charged with violating fire codes and allowing overcrowding that put lives in danger in the wake of a nightclub fire in Brazil that left 235 people dead.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/01

Firefighters try to put out a fire at a nightclub in Santa Maria on January 27, 2013. (credit: Germano Roratto/AFP/Getty Images)

Hundreds Dead In Nightclub Inferno In Southern Brazil

A blaze raced through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil early Sunday, setting off a stampede that killed 232 people attending a university party, police and firefighters said.

2013/01/27

Los Angeles Galaxy player Landon Donovan. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Galaxy’s Donovan Not Sure He Wants To Play At Brazil World Cup

Landon Donovan isn’t sure he wants to play at the 2014 World Cup, a stance that prompted U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann to say he intends to speak with the longtime American star.

2012/11/01

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James Helps US Basketball Team Win After Bad Start

LeBron James scored 30 points and the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Brazil 80-69 on Monday night.

2012/07/16

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Chicharito Scores As Mexico Defeats Brazil 2-0

Giovani Dos Santos and Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez each scored a first-half goal as Mexico beat Brazil 2-0 on Sunday in a final tune-up for the Mexicans before World Cup qualifying play.

2012/06/03

Neymar #11 of Brazil and Jermaine Jones #13 of USA collide going after the ball during an International friendly game at FedExField on May 30, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Brazil Dominates Sloppy USA 4-1 As Neymar Shines

Neymar converted a penalty kick and assisted on goals by defenders Thiago Silva and Marcelo as Brazil took advantage of a sloppy American backline to beat the United States 4-1 in an exhibition game Wednesday night.

2012/05/30

Former Brazilian football stars and memb

FIFA Unhappy With Brazil’s Progress For 2014 World Cup

FIFA’s secretary general has serious concerns about Brazil’s lack of progress on infrastructure to prepare for the 2014 World Cup.

2012/03/02

Alexandre Pato (L) of Brazil and Omar Go

Brazil To Play Team USA In Maryland On May 30

The United States’ exhibition soccer game against Brazil will be played May 30 at Landover, Md.

2012/02/09

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Ronaldinho’s 10-Man Brazil Beats Mexico 2-1

Brazil overcame a first-half red card to score two late goals and beat Mexico 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.

2011/10/11

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U.S. Beats Brazil In One Of The Most Dramtic Wins In U.S. Soccer History

The Americans are moving on to the semifinals after one of the most exciting games ever at the Women’s World Cup — winning 5-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 tie.

2011/07/10

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