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January 26, 2026

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Rubio says US not at war with Venezuela, as Maduro set to appear in New York court on Monday

We’re seeing the ‘gunboat diplomacy’ of the previous centurypublished at 22:01 GMT 4 January 22:01 GMT 4 January Joe InwoodWorld news correspondent Generally, client governments are established with at least the illusion of independence, no matter how implausible. We don’t normally see the leader of the dominant power holding a news conference to declare they now run the country. But that’s exactly what happened yesterday, as Donald Trump addressed the cameras. True, it’s too soon to say for certain that a client Venezuelan government is the eventual US endgame – or that Caracas would comply. But given a full-scale military

January 26, 2026

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Breaking News Live Updates: US Federal Aviation Administration says 7 died, 1 seriously injured in crash of private jet in snowstorm

Breaking News Live Updates: US Federal Aviation Administration says 7 died, 1 seriously injured in crash of private jet in snowstorm. Other top stories of the day: Delhi cold nights persist; IMD issues yellow alertWith Delhi experiencing a cold morning on Republic Day, which progressively warmed up throughout the day, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms expected on Tuesday, indicating that rain is likely. On Monday, temperatures gradually increased, while the air quality index (AQI) deteriorated, settling in the ‘poor’ category with a 24-hour average of 241, according to IMD data. According to IMD,

January 26, 2026

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What happened in Venezuela? Breaking down the U.S. military operation

WTOP’s J.J. Green breaks down the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. WTOP News national security correspondent J.J. Green explains how the U.S. military operation unfolded in Venezuela early Saturday. President Donald Trump confirmed early Saturday in a social media post that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been taken into U.S. custody, just hours after reports of multiple explosions ringing out across Caracas surfaced. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the U.S. carried out a “large-scale strike” in the South American country that allowed the seizure of

January 26, 2026

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Why ChatGPT can’t be trusted with breaking news

The first thing I read this morning was that the United States had removed Maduro from Venezuela. The second thing I read was a query from Brian Barrett, Executive Editor at Wired. He had asked ChatGPT and Perplexity about the situation. Both (though not Claude or Google) had fumbled the news, and Barrett wanted to know why. According to Barrett ChatGPT emphatically refuted that Maduro had been captured at all. “That didn’t happen,” it wrote. “The United States has not invaded Venezuela, and Nicolás Maduro has not been captured.” It then rationalized … [explaining that] “confusion” can happen because of

January 26, 2026

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January 3, 2026 — Maduro in US custody

Amid debris, Caracas residents express fear for the future after US strikes in Venezuela Amid debris, Caracas residents express fear for the future after US strikes in Venezuela 00:55 In the aftermath of US airstrikes early Saturday, residents of Caracas awoke to streets littered with debris and visible signs of explosions. One resident, a surgeon who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons, shared video with CNN showing shattered building walls, punctured vehicles and fragments he identified as missile shrapnel. As Venezuelans cautiously take stock of the destruction, many are grappling with apprehensions about who will govern the country. “Sooner

January 26, 2026

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Alex Pretti and the pile of lies Trump wants you to believe

Updated Jan. 25, 2026, 6:08 p.m. ET There comes a point when lying feels like swallowing a sharp-edged rock. If you lack a conscience, your ability to choke the lie down, to not gag, to endure the pain as that deceit descends your gullet, improves. Republican lawmakers and conservative voters across the country find themselves, in the wake of a second U.S. citizen’s senseless death at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minnesota, with a jagged rock in their mouths and a decision: Do you swallow this lie or spit it out? Do you still have a conscience, or

January 26, 2026

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Packers’ Offensive Coordinator Adam Stenavich Interviewing With AFC Team (Report)

The Green Bay Packers are learning that their offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich will be interviewing for an AFC Team.  The news first surfaced on Sunday afternoon. Here are the full details. Green Bay Packers’ Offensive Coordinator Adam Stenavich To Interview For AFC Squad Aug 28, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Green Bay Packers offensive line coach Adam Stenavich prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports The Tennessee Titans are set to interview Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Monday, according to

January 25, 2026

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Republicans, Alex Pretti should be your breaking point | Opinion

There comes a point when lying feels like swallowing a sharp-edged rock. If you lack a conscience, your ability to choke the lie down, to not gag, to endure the pain as that deceit descends your gullet, improves. Republican lawmakers and conservative voters across the country find themselves, in the wake of a second U.S. citizen’s senseless death at the hands of U.S. Border Patrol agents in Minnesota, with a jagged rock in their mouths and a decision: Do you swallow this lie or spit it out? Do you still have a conscience, or not? There are early signs that

January 25, 2026

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Global outcry after US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures president | Venezuela

The US has been condemned for breaking international law after it launched airstrikes on the Venezuelan capital and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife. France, Spain, Brazil, Russia, China and the European Commission were among those who said Donald Trump had broken international rules after US troops carried out the operation on Saturday morning. The move came amid six months of escalating tensions between Washington and the South American country. There were also calls for the UN security council to urgently convene to discuss the matter. The US attorney general, Pam Bondi, said the deposed Venezuelan leader and

January 25, 2026

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New U.S. dietary guidelines from Trump administration back more protein and full-fat dairy, less grains

The Trump administration released updated U.S. dietary guidelines Wednesday, encouraging Americans to eat more protein and full-fat dairy while cutting back on ultra-processed foods and added sugars. The guidelines — which are updated every five years by the Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments — largely align with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement. Kennedy touted the new guidelines as a move that “will revolutionize our nation’s food culture and make America healthy” at a White House news conference. Gone is the MyPlate visual guide for what foods to eat — which recommended filling