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Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have briefed leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela.

Mexico dismisses US military intervention despite Trump's threats after Venezuela operation

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO

At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests

Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of a key disarmament meeting

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Central Africa Republic President Faustin Archange Touadéra reelected, provisional results show

A snowmobiler dies after an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada

Ethics watchdog: Top aide to Georgia's Mike Collins improperly hired girlfriend as intern

Strong earthquake hits western Japan but no risk of tsunami

Tuberville files paperwork to enter Alabama governor's race

Federal aviation notice warned of slackline before deadly helicopter crash in Arizona

New Haven police chief abruptly retires after theft allegations, mayor says

After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky

Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro

Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats' video urging troops to resist unlawful orders

Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser

Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in U.S. operation in Venezuela

Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims

Suspects plead not guilty in Southern California bombing plot

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Hilton, Minnesota hotel apologize for email canceling immigration agents' rooms

Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail

Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

Trump may have his name on the building but it's still the Kennedy Center to Congress

Former school bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting 3 autistic students in Colorado

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct

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