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Venezuela the Latest…

Venezuela the Latest…

Associated Press: Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country. The turnaround Sunday comes after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier the…MORE

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

Associated Press: The U.S. military operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel. On Saturday, no flights crossed over Venezuela, according to FlightRadar24.com. Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the eastern Caribbean after the FAA imposed restrictions. Flights to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Aruba were canceled. Airlines are waiving change fees…MORE

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