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Venezuela After Maduro: Celebration and Challenges Ahead
Some say the removal of the contested Venezuelan leader is only the beginning.
Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the operation as ‘unbelievable and a tremendous success.’
America in Photos: Maduro Captured, Freedom 250, and MetroCard Funeral
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Hotel Industry Ends 2025 With Flat Growth; Human Service Stands Out
The hotel industry faced headwinds last year but is expected to see revenue growth in 2026, aided by a stabilizing environment and major national events.
Much of Maduro’s Security Team Killed in US Action, Venezuela Defense Minister Says
The official said much of Maduro’s security team as well as soldiers and civilians were killed.
Starlink Provides Free Services for Venezuelans Until Feb. 3
Elon Musk offered the service after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
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Embattled Judge Convicted of Obstructing Immigration Agents Resigns
Hannah Dugan is also asking a federal judge to set aside last month’s jury’s verdict.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
California Promises ‘Swift Consequences’ for Drivers Who Exceed 100 MPH
‘We want to take immediate action against dangerous drivers before their carelessness leads to a deadly crash,’ DMV director said.
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Reports of US Raid on Maduro Ripple Through China, Stirring Political Speculation
As news of Maduro’s capture spreads, people say the episode has intensified debate over authoritarian rule and China’s own political future.
Reflecting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Ohio’s Amish Country
Marcus and Rebecca Wengerd instilled family values centered around self-sufficiency in a region where knowing where your food comes from is a way of life.
Maduro’s Capture Sends Message to China, Other Authoritarian States: Analysts
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s Deputy?
Rodríguez was appointed vice president by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in 2018.
Hundreds of Flights in the Caribbean Canceled After US Strike on Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are on a warship heading to New York after the ‘large-scale’ strike.
Japan Says Trump Invited Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit US
Trump extended the invitation during his phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
Tesla’s 4th-Quarter Sales Fell More Than Expected
Tesla delievered 418,227 vehicles in the last three months of 2025, a 15.6 percent drop year over year.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
EPA to Regulate Use of Multiple Chemicals in Workplaces
When exposure to some of these chemicals exceeds safety levels, workers are afflicted with endocrine dysfunction and reproductive health issues.
469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official
An official gave an update on immigration-enforcement and fraud-investigation efforts amid a major scandal in Minnesota.
