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Trump Says U.S. Oil Giants Will Revive Venezuela After Maduro Raid

Ethan R. Coleman January 3, 2026

At a Glance U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Trump says U.S. oil giants will overhaul Venezuela's broken...

Lenny Dykstra standing with cuffed hands in front of a police car at dawn with a sunrise glow and trash scattered on a road

Local News News Report

Ex-MLB Star Lenny Dykstra Charged After New Year’s Traffic Stop

Olivia M. Hartwell January 3, 2026

At a Glance Former MLB player Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after a New Year's Day traffic stop. Trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his...

Former police officer Adrian Gonzales stands with broken school bell chain wrapped around his wrist beneath dim Uvalde sign a

Local News Political News

Gonzales Faces Trial Over 77-Minute Delay in Uvalde Shooting

Sophia A. Reynolds January 3, 2026

At a Glance Former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Only 2 of the 376 officers on scene face...

Senator looking at camera with dimly lit committee room and a large South America map featuring Venezuela

International News Political News

Venezuela Raid: Trump Captures Maduro, Los Angeles Democrats Outraged

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

At a Glance U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro, sparking outrage from Los Angeles Democrats. Trump vows to run Venezuela until a...

U.S. forces escorting Maduro in handcuffs with blurred Caracas skyline and rubble in background

Political News World News

Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces in Caracas Assault

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Nicolás Maduro was seized by U.S. forces during a Caracas assault. > - Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said his and his wife's...

Maduro being led by masked agents with blue night lighting and a blurred American flag in the background

Political News World News

Trump’s US Strike Captures Maduro, Sparks Global Reactions

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

At a Glance Maduro captured in night operation by US forces. Trump hailed the strike as a "brilliant operation." EU, France, Russia, China condemn...

Astronaut sitting in chair with a red Mars globe on the console and a silent MAVEN spacecraft in the background.

Science News Space News

NASA Loses Contact With MAVEN; Probe Spins Unexpectedly

Sophia A. Reynolds January 3, 2026

At a Glance NASA lost contact with MAVEN on Dec 6 after a brief signal. Analysis suggests the probe was spinning unexpectedly when it emerged from...

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Entertainment News News Report

Tommy Lee Jones Mourns the Sudden Death of Daughter Victoria Jones

Amanda S. Bennett January 3, 2026

> At a Glance > - Tommy Lee Jones' 34-year-old daughter, Victoria Jones, died on Jan. 1 in a San Francisco hotel room. > - The family issued a brief...

Woman holding takeout and remote with husband and dog on couch during a cozy evening

Consumer News Feature Story

Spending Money on Time-Saving Services Boosts Couple Happiness

Jonathan P. Miller January 3, 2026

At a Glance Couples who spend on time-saving services report higher satisfaction. Harvard study shows money for time gives autonomy and...

Mammography machine draped with a chart and a glowing heart illustration beneath breast tissue patterns

Feature Story Health News

Mammogram Reveals Heart Danger in 67-Year-Old Woman

Daniel J. Whitman January 3, 2026

At a Glance A routine mammogram in Oct 2024 revealed breast arterial calcifications that led to a life-saving quintuple bypass surgery for a...