‘Very precise’: Retired colonel breaks down Venezuela operation

From CNN. The US launched a sweeping overnight military operation in Venezuela, striking key sites and detaining President Nicolás Maduro in a rapid raid. Retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton runs through the timeline of the US strike. 00:00 President Donald Trump speaks about Maduro’s capture 00:44 Retired US Air Force Colonel details the…

Fallout brews in DC after US captures Venezuelan president

From CNN. Top congressional Democrats said they think President Donald Trump and his administration were acting outside of their authority by carrying out an operation to capture and indict Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. 00:00 Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) voices his support for Trump’s actions in Venezuela 00:50 Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) criticizes the Trump administration…

Was capturing Maduro legal? Elie Honig weighs in

From CNN. The US launched what President Donald Trump called a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro, to face charges. And it launched this regime change effort without the approval of Congress. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig reacts to the news. 00:00 CNN senior legal analyst on the legality…

Who is Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez?

From CNN. Delcy Rodriguez has been staunchly vocal against opposition and foreign intervention since her start under former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Now, she’s taken the interim seat of power after a large-scale US operation deposed Nicolas Maduro. CNN’s Paula Newton reports. #CNN #News

Who is Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez?

From CNN. Delcy Rodriguez has been staunchly vocal against opposition and foreign intervention since her start under former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. Now, she’s taken the interim seat of power after a large-scale US operation deposed Nicolas Maduro. CNN’s Paula Newton reports. #cnn #news #maduro #delcyrodriguez #venezuela #trump

Maduro arrives at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn

From CNN. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after he was brought by helicopter to Manhattan and escorted to the facility by a motorcade of law enforcement vehicles, the New York Police Department confirmed to CNN. 00:00 CNN Newsroom 00:05 Evan Perez, CNN Senior Justice Correspondent 05:18 Elie…

Maduro arrives in Manhattan as flurry of law enforcement seen at heliport

From CNN. A flurry of local police and federal law enforcement were on site at a heliport in Manhattan where Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived via helicopter. 00:00 CNN Newsroom 00:07 Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent/ Helicopters landing 02:14 John Miller, CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst 07:55 Jim Sciutto, Chief Security Analyst #cnn #maduro…

Maduro arrives in US to face charges

From CNN. A plane carrying captured ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York, according to a federal official. CNN’s Sara Sidner reports.

Analysis: Was Maduro’s abduction legal?

From CNN. The US launched what President Donald Trump called a “large scale strike against Venezuela” and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro, to face charges. And it launched this regime change effort without the approval of Congress. CNN’s Katelyn Polantz explores the legality of this move.

Maduro lands in New York, expected to face federal charges

From CNN. A plane carrying captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York, according to a federal official. Maduro is expected to face drugs and weapons charges in Manhattan federal court next week. 00:00 CNN Newsroom 00:55 People exiting the plane 04:18…

Venezuela’s VP demands ‘immediate release’ of Maduro and his wife

From CNN. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez asserted that Nicolás Maduro is “the only president of Venezuela” after US forces captured Maduro early Saturday. In a defiant address broadcast from Caracas, Rodríguez said that Venezuelans “must not become slaves again.” “We will never be a colony again,” she said. She also condemned the “aggression” from…

What led up to US capturing Maduro

From CNN. CNN contributor Stefano Pozzebon breaks down the years of confrontation between the US and Venezuela, leading up to US forces capturing the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, on Saturday.

What led up to US capturing Maduro

From CNN. CNN contributor Stefano Pozzebon breaks down the years of confrontation between the US and Venezuela, leading up to US forces capturing the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, on Saturday.

General describes timeline of Maduro capture

From CNN. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine has detailed the timeline of the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking at a news conference with Donald Trump, the general explained how the operation took just over two hours.

Trump says ‘We’re going to run’ Venezuela

From CNN. President Donald Trump said the US will indefinitely “run the country” of Venezuela after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale military operation today. Trump claimed the US would do so until a “proper and judicious transition” occurs, but he did not provide further details. 0:00 "We’re going to run the country until…

Trump says ‘we’re going to run’ Venezuela

From CNN. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the immediate aftermath of President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Trump did not offer a timeline for how long he anticipated such a transition of power would take. #cnn #news #politics

Trump confirms Venezuela strike details

From CNN. In a phone interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump provided details on how the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro unfolded. While he was talking, CNN also learned from sources that the Trump administration began preparing in mid-December for the secretive operation to strike Venezuela and capture Maduro. Maduro and his wife…

Trump: US captures Venezuelan leader after strikes on country

From CNN. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela after the US carried out a large scale strike on the capital city of Caracas, US President Donald Trump announced, adding there will be a news conference today at 11am E.T. US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Maduro has been indicted…

What Trump’s capture of Maduro could mean next

From CNN. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured and flown out of Venezuela after the US carried out a large scale strike on the capital city of Caracas. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh analyses what might happen next after Trump’s "staggering" move.

Paratrooper gets tangled during college football game

From CNN. A paratrooper became entangled in field goal netting during a pre-game display at the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, before falling to the ground. According to USA Today, citing a game spokesperson, the parachutist was able to get up and walk off the field unassisted.

How the Swiss club fire tragedy unfolded

From CNN. A fire that ripped through a nightclub in the Swiss Alps early New Year’s day has killed at least 40 people. Swiss authorities said that champagne sparklers were the likely cause. CNN’s Nic Robertson breaks down the sequence of events that led to this tragedy. #cnn #news

Trump warns Iran after protests turn deadly across several provinces

From CNN. Iran’s leadership lashed out Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened intervention amid deadly protests, with Iranian officials warning that American troops in the region could be targeted if Washington interferes. 00:00 The Arena 01:46 Kevin Liptak, CNN White House Reporter 05:11 Panel guests 05:44 David Sanger, CNN Political and National Security Analyst…

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions with US rise

From CNN. Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN. 00:00 CNN News Central 00:19 Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.), CNN Senior Military Analyst 06:02 Quest Means Business 06:35 Sean…

Dog rescued from icy pond

From CNN. Firefighters in Rhode Island rushed into a frigid pond on New Year’s Day to rescue a golden retriever who fell through thin ice during a morning walk. #CNN #news #weather

Hundreds of manatees cuddle up in Florida

From CNN. When a recent cold snap dropped water temperatures around Florida, hundreds of manatees sought the refuge of warmer water in one of the state’s springs. It’s an adaptation that keeps the so-called gentle giants alive each during the winter. #news #cnn

Woman dies in suspected mountain lion attack

From CNN. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a suspected rare mountain lion attack that left one woman dead on the Crosier Mountain Trail. The victim was believed to have been hiking alone on New Year’s Day, according to CPW. #CNN #News #Colorado

Kyiv welcomes New Year in darkness

From CNN. Power cuts plunged parts of Ukraine’s capital into silence as clocks struck midnight. President Volodymyr Zelensky told Ukrainians he hopes the war will end in the coming year but not at any cost.

Trump says he’s taking more aspirin than his doctors recommend

From CNN. President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday that he takes a higher dose of aspirin than his doctors have recommended, blaming that for the visible hand bruises that have generated renewed questions about his health. CNN White House reporter, Alayna Treene and Dr. Jonathan Reiner join The…