17 years after socialist revolution, power shifts in Venezuela
Opposition party sweeps to power in National Assembly, giving Hugo Chavez's legacy its 1st serious political challenge
Nicolas Maduro
Nephews of Venezuelan first lady arrested on U.S. drug charges
Efrain Campos and Francisco Flores arrested in Haiti, charged with trying to smuggle 800 kilograms of cocaine into the U.S.
Exiled prosecutor urges U.S. to place sanctions against Venezuelan officials
Former prosecutor wants to make amends for rigging evidence against imprisoned Venezuela govt. opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez
Three countries offer asylum to Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden has been marooned at a Moscow airport for two weeks desperately seeking a safe haven
Venezuela takes drastic measure amid food crisis
Government orders producers of food items to funnel basics into state-run stores, but industry group warns it could backfire
Venezuelan lawmakers give president new legislative powers
President Nicolas Maduro has been given the power to legislate by decree for nine months
Venezuela's Maduro claims his country has captured U.S. spies
President Nicolas Maduro claims unspecified number of Americans involved in "espionage activities" amid heightened tensions between two nations
Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Border Patrol official defends federal actions amid immigration raids in Minnesota
Hundreds more federal agents are now being sent to Minneapolis, DHS says, after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent.
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.
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Feds sending more agents into Minneapolis, days after deadly shooting
The Department of Homeland Security has promised to send hundreds more federal agents into Minneapolis, days after one shot and killed a woman there.
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.
Trump has a plan to make housing more affordable. Will it work?
Economists say high home prices and a shortage of available properties may limit how much federal action can lower U.S. housing costs.
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."
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.