The latest Pacific storm unleashed torrential downpours and damaging winds in California on Tuesday, knocking out power and turning streets into rivers as mudslides cut off highways and entire communities faced evacuation orders. More than 33 million Californians were threatened by severe weather throughout the day as "heavy to excessive" rainfall and wind gusts of more than 40 mph wreaked havoc on the power grid.

HOW MUCH MORE RAINFALL MUST CALIFORNIANS ENDURE?

Brazilian authorities on Tuesday released hundreds of people detained in the storming of government buildings by a far-right mob, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowing to "recover the country" after what he called acts of terrorism. Police arrested more than 1,500 people over the weekend after supporters of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro stormed the seats of power in Brasilia on Sunday. They have refused to accept Bolsonaro's election defeat to Lula in October.

SEE HOW DISINFORMATION FUELED THE RIOTS IN BRASILIA

Prince Harry isn't renouncing his royal title, but he may be adding a new one -- best-selling author. After days of TV interviews, leaks, and a mistaken early release, Prince Harry's memoir officially went on sale on Tuesday and eager readers headed to bookshops to get their copy with its intimate revelations about the British royal family. Harry's book "Spare" has garnered attention around the world with its disclosures about his personal struggles and its accusations about other royals.

WILL 'SPARE' LIVE UP TO HYPE, HOLD UP UNDER SCRUTINY?

Who was the last ruling British royal to abdicate the throne, and why?

Tuesday's answer: The Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-0 in Super Bowls, the only undefeated teams to win multiple titles.