'I am innocent': Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in first court appearance

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Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed federak agents.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores appeared before a Manhattan federal judge on Monday.

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Fake records and forged signatures: Marines say recruiting pressure fueled a culture of fraud

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A marine recruiter in a neighborhood.

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Recruiting new Marines can be so challenging in parts of the US that some recruiters have resorted to fraud to meet their monthly goals.

Here's what the smartest people in foreign policy, business, and economics are saying about Trump's raid on Venezuela

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President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.

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NATO countries preparing for Arctic war are betting on this rugged 6x6 armored personnel carrier

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A Patria CAVS 6x6 is seen on a forest road with a thin layer of snow.
Patria's CAVS 6x6 was built in Finland, a country known for building systems that can perform in brutal arctic conditions.

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Watch Live: Q&A about the mission in Venezuela and what happens next

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Crowds gather in the Caracas city center, one man holds a Venezuela flag.
Crowds gather in Caracas following news that the US captured Venezuela's President Maduro.

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Venezuela updates: Flights to the Caribbean resume on Sunday

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Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions were heard in Caracas on January 3, 2026.
A fire at Venezuela's Fuerte Tiuna military facility in Caracas.

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What is Delta Force? The elite US special ops unit reported to be at the center of the raid to capture Venezuela's Maduro

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US Army Special Forces soldiers.
The US Army has several special operations forces. Delta Force is among its most elite.

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Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground has its own risks.

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US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.
US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.

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A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March

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An investor looks at screens displaying financial information.
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider that foreign investment in oil, tourism, and construction will be the "centerpiece" of Venezuela's recovery over the course of the next two years.

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VIDEO: US Military Captures Venezuelan President In Dramatic Raid

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The US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife during a dramatic raid in Caracas.

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