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Los Angeles Times - US News

A timeline of the US military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture

1 day ago

China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after U.S., Japan tensions

6 days ago

In Venezuela after Maduro, a common refrain: The oil is ours

2 hours ago

To 'run' Venezuela, Trump presses existing regime to kneel

5 hours ago

U.S. national intelligence director is silent on Venezuela operation

5 hours ago

Barabak: Unhappy with the choices for California governor? Get real

7 hours ago

U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear among world leaders

9 hours ago

On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance

1 day ago

'I waited for this moment for so long.' Many U.S. Venezuelans praise Maduro capture

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U.S. capture of Maduro in Venezuela criticized as violation of international, U.S. law

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Mississippi's closed-door Legislature often leaves citizens without a voice

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Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger

7 hours ago

What to know about the protests now shaking Iran

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Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it

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Trump's plan to revitalize Venezuela oil industry faces hurdles

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He risked his life for American soldiers in Afghanistan. Would America let him in?

12 days ago

A British celebrity chef insulted Mexican bread. Mexico took it personally

13 days ago

Failed emergency alerts during L.A. firestorms eroded public trust. How to fix a broken system?

18 days ago

Pilgrims flock to celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe — the 'mother of Mexico'

23 days ago

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial, until Trump vetoed them

4 days ago

Trump administration to freeze federal child care funds to all 50 states

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Trump says U.S. is 'going to run' Venezuela after capture of Maduro

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles southern and central Mexico

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What's inside Mexico's Popocatépetl? Scientists obtain first 3D images of the whole volcano

4 days ago

More Saudi airstrikes hit separatist positions in Yemeni port city

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Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 10

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Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

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Zelensky names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff

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Germany will drop inquiry into Russian magnate after he agrees to pay nearly $12 million

3 days ago

Putin expresses confidence in victory as Russian drones blast apartment buildings in Ukraine

4 days ago

Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers in Nigeria

8 hours ago

Boat capsizes in Nigeria, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing

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How the Monroe Doctrine factors into Maduro's arrest

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Berlin power outage blamed on political extremists

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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

15 hours ago

Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition

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Trump: U.S. will 'run' Venezuela after capturing Maduro in overnight attack

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