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U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Military Operation in Venezuela.  Captures the Venezuelan President and will run the country for the short term.

U.S. Conducts Large-Scale Military Operation in Venezuela. Captures the Venezuelan President and will run the country for the short term.

Associated Press: US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations in the aftermath of an audacious military operation…MORE

Several New Laws Have Taken Effect in Texas With the Start of the New Year

Several New Laws Have Taken Effect in Texas With the Start of the New Year

(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Several new laws now officially on the books in Texas, that range from insurance to compliance with immigration officials to artificial intelligence. One new law that now in effect is Senate Bill 8, which requires sheriff offices that operate jails to cooperate with ICE in enforcing federal immigration laws. Another…MORE

Swiss Investigators Believe Sparkling Candles Atop Wine Bottles Ignited Fatal Bar Fire

Swiss Investigators Believe Sparkling Candles Atop Wine Bottles Ignited Fatal Bar Fire

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Investigators say they believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year’s Eve revelers. Investigators said Friday that they planned to look into whether the material on the ceiling that…MORE

The CEO in Charge of Neiman Marcus Has Stepped Down

The CEO in Charge of Neiman Marcus Has Stepped Down

(WBAP/KLIF) – Officials with Sachs Global stated that Mark Metrick is leaving the job after nearly 30 years with the company. Following Metrick’s departure, Sachs Global executive chairman Richard Baker was named as interim CEO. This change comes days after the Wall Street Journal reported the company is preparing for bankruptcy. The company missed a…MORE