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Trump Announces Capture of Maduro in U.S. Press Conference

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

At a Glance President Trump announces capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The announcement sparks excitement among Austinites with ties to...

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Trump Pushes US Oil Giants to Rebuild Venezuela After Maduro Capture

Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026

At a Glance Maduro captured; US eyeing Venezuela's oil Trump vows US oil giants to rebuild infrastructure Production fell from 3 million to...

Venezuelan exiles celebrating with vibrant flags and confetti and a giant screen showing news footage in Doral streets

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Venezuelan Diaspora Celebrates Maduro’s Capture in Doral, Florida

Aiden V. Crossfield January 4, 2026

At a Glance Maduro captured by U.S. forces, sparking celebration among Venezuelan exiles in Doral. Thousands of diaspora members chant "Liberty!"...

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US Airstrike Captures Maduro, Republicans Praise, Democrats Warn

Julia N. Fairmont January 4, 2026

At a Glance U.S. airstrike captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Republicans praise the strike as a move against an illegitimate...

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U.S. Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Faces Terrorism Charges

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance U.S. forces launched a 30-minute strike on Caracas, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores. The pair will face...

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U.S. Seizes Maduro, Sparks Legal and Congressional Storm

Gavin U. Stonebridge January 4, 2026

At a Glance The U.S. Navy seized Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife on a warship, heading them to New York for charges. 35 boat strikes and...

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Maduro and Wife Face Life-Sentence Drug Charges, Indictment Mirrors Trump’s Pardon of Honduras Ex-President

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges. The indictment claims...

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Anthony Joshua Returns Home After Fatal Nigeria Crash

Fiona Z. Merriweather January 4, 2026

At a Glance Former champion Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after fatal crash in Nigeria. Two friends, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele, died...

US warship anchored off Venezuela at night with helicopters hovering above and Maduro wife silhouetted on deck looking out

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US Forces Launch Nighttime Raid to Seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Hannah E. Clearwater January 4, 2026

At a Glance US forces carried out a nighttime raid to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Operation, dubbed "Absolute Resolve," involved...

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Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire, Agree to Release Prisoners

Morgan J. Carter January 4, 2026

At a Glance Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire on Saturday, ending weeks of border fighting. The deal includes a 72-hour pause, release of 18...