Voting machine firm: Venezuela vote rigged "without any doubt"
Lending credence to President Nicolas Maduro's opponents, voting tech company says numbers inflated by at least 1 million
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U.S. slams "Maduro dictatorship" over arrests of 2 opposition leaders
White House calls them political prisoners and says they're "being held illegally by the regime" led by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Maduro taunts Trump as Venezuelan dissidents disappear
"Bring on more sanctions, Donald Trump," Venezuelan leader says as his nation descends further into chaos
Venezuelan lawmaker vows opposition will go on
"We have to go forward with the pressure on the streets, we have to go forward with the international pressure," Freddy Guevara says
Trump hits Venezuelan president with round of sanctions
Sanctions come after Venezuela held weekend election that will give Maduro's ruling party virtually unlimited power
U.S. blasts Venezuela vote as "step toward dictatorship"
President Nicolas Maduro called vote for new assembly to rewrite constitution, but many see thinly-veiled effort to forge an autocracy
Death toll rises amid intense protests over controversial vote in Venezuela
Vote to select special assembly could give them powers to rewrite country's constitution that some say could be end of democracy
Venezuela's leader casts unusual vote in controversial election
Opposition is boycotting Sunday's vote, contending election has been structured to ensure Maduro's socialist party continues to dominate
Death toll in Venezuela soars past 100 in grim milestone
Days before polarizing vote to start rewriting its constitution, Venezuela is convulsing to rhythm of daytime strikes and nocturnal clashes
U.S. orders diplomats' families to leave Venezuelan capital
Issue comes days before President Nicolas Maduro's government plans to hold vote to overhaul country's charter
U.S. warns of "end of democracy in Venezuela"
Trump administration authorized sanctions against 13 current and former officials of the Venezuelan government
Family of American held in Venezuela works for his return
The Holt family navigates diplomats, politicians and presidents as they try to get their son released from prison in the chaotic country
Search on for man accused of attacking gov't buildings from helicopter
Oscar Perez is a cop, pilot, action movie star, dog trainer and fugitive, accused of strafing two key Venezuelan government buildings from a helicopter
Venezuela's president says police helicopter fired on Supreme Court
President Nicolas Maduro called the incident a "terrorist attack" aimed at ousting him from power
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Venezuela's Supreme Court amid unrest
U.S. Treasury Dept. announced it is freezing assets of eight Venezuelan government officials, accusing them of abusing power
More troops deployed as deadly Venezuela crisis spreads
Number killed in 2 months of clashes likely to surpass that seen in country's last political upheaval 3 years ago
Death toll nears 40 as Venezuela protesters hurl feces
Thousands clash with police and troops, calling for elections and employing grim new tactic in the fight
Tear gas, flames and 35 dead as Venezuela crisis flares
Thousands of protesters met with tear gas as President Nicolas Maduro kicks off process to rewrite polarized nation's constitution
Venezuela leader faces massive opposition rally, blames U.S.
Opponents of President Nicolas Maduro vow "mother of all marches" after previous attempts blocked amid deadly clashes
Riots, looting in Venezuela over currency manipulation
Venezuelan President Maduro’s sudden announcement about ending the popular 100-bolivar bill sparks chaos
Venezuelan Congress accuses president of staging coup
Lawmakers accuse president of violating constitution by blocking their bid for referendum on his leadership
Venezuela seizes shuttered Kimberly-Clark plant
The company had suspended operations because of harsh conditions, but the Maduro government vows to keep it running
Who are two of the world's despots rooting for this election?
Two controversial, international leaders weigh in on this year's presidential race
Venezuelan public employees put on 2-day work week
State workers in shock as president announces dramatic move to try and address a crisis roiling socialist state
Venezuela opposition wins supermajority in National Assembly
More than 48 hours after polls closed, the National Electoral Council published the final tally on its website
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.