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What happened in the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s President Maduro?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herst. A large US military force involving some one hundred and fifty aircraft carried out the swift operation in Venezuela that seized President Nicholas Maduro and his wife. Imperius Greg Myrie reports the U.S. troops entered and left Venezuela in just a few minutes.
General Dan Kane, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said President Trump gave the order for the operation shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. The U.S. then launched bombers, fighter jets, surveillance planes, and drones. These aircraft helped protect the Special Operations Forces flying in helicopters to President Maduro's compound in the capital, Caracas. The helicopters came under fire.
How did the U.S. military execute the rapid capture of Maduro and his wife?
And one was hit but was still able to fly. Within two and a half hours, the forces had captured Maduro and his wife and were taking them to a US warship in the Caribbean. Maduro now faces drug trafficking charges in the US. Greg Myrie, MPR News, Washington.
Video footage on CNN appears to show Maduro arriving at a military base in New York tonight. China says it's warning its citizens not to travel to Venezuela and says it's closely monitoring the situation in that country where China was the biggest buyer of Venezuelan oil. And Pierce Emily Fang has more.
For the South American nation, China was its primary customer, ferrying sanctioned oil from Venezuela to small refineries on China's east coast on what analysts term a shadow fleet of ships left unregistered or with their trackers off in order to evade sanctions. Over the last few weeks, Beijing has been outspoken against US strikes on boats in the Caribbean. And on Saturday, China's foreign ministry said the US's seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife were quote hegemonic acts and strongly condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
Why are Maryland residents protesting the U.S. military action in Venezuela?
Emily Fang and Pure News.
Demonstrations in Maryland today as residents and lawmakers rallied against the U.S. military operation. Scott Massioni from Member Station WYPR has more.
There is no shortage of needs that the people in the US face. We want these taxpayer dollars to meet people's needs ultimately and not destroy other countries on behalf of, in this case, oil executives.
Maryland US Representative Johnny Oshevsky, who serves on the Foreign Affairs Committee, says he's deeply concerned by President Trump's comments that the United States will run Venezuela. Oszepsky says he and other members of the committee are pushing for a briefing from the White House. For MPR News, I'm Scott Massioni in Baltimore.
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Who was Diane Crump and why is her death significant for horse‑racing history?
The first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby has died. Diane Crump was seventy seven. She was the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race in nineteen sixty nine, and a year later she became the first female jockey in the Derby. Her daughter tells the Associated Press she died Thursday night in Winchester, Virginia after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Trump won two hundred twenty-eight races before retiring in nineteen ninety-eight. She was among several women to successfully fight to be granted a jockey license. The head of the racetrack at Churchill Downs says Crump will be forever respected and remembered. With the new year comes lots of ideas for what will be in and out, especially for food.
Predictions for the trendy new food and flavors to watch in twenty twenty six include cabbage, black currant, and cinnamon rolls. NPR's Netta Ulubi has more.
What food trends and flavors are predicted to dominate in 2026?
The predictions come from chefs, industry analysts, and influencers. And they range from flavors like guava and black sesame to fiber maxing, more fiber in everything. On TikTok, an influencer named Casey Carter responded to a Whole Foods list of 2026 predictions. They say vinegars will be all the rage, as well as beef tallow.
But I wonder what cardiologists have to say about that.
Other food predictions for twenty twenty six from other industry leaders include more creative tiramisu's with flavors like banana or peanut butter and jelly and celery in desserts.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What happened in the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s President Maduro?
0:00–0:45
2
How did the U.S. military execute the rapid capture of Maduro and his wife?
0:45–2:00
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Why are Maryland residents protesting the U.S. military action in Venezuela?
2:00–3:01
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Who was Diane Crump and why is her death significant for horse‑racing history?
3:01–3:53
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What food trends and flavors are predicted to dominate in 2026?
3:53–4:38