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Why is Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appearing in U.S. federal court?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro will make his first appearance in US federal court on Monday at noon Eastern time. That's just two days after his capture by US forces this weekend. NPR's Joe Hernandez reports.
In the early stages of the case against him, Maduro will be advised of his right to an attorney, his right to remain silent, and the charges against him, according to former federal prosecutor Adam Fells. Fells, who worked on the case against El Chapo Guzmán, says a judge will also decide whether to release Maduro or confine him before trial, and that defendants in narcotics cases involving guns are often kept behind bars while their cases unfold.
There's a very high presumption of detention that I don't imagine that a defense attorney would be able to overcome, and maybe not
even
try to
overcome. Maduro faces charges including narco terrorism and cocaine trafficking. Джо Херндез, НПРНюс.
How are Venezuelans reacting to Maduro’s capture and what are their daily struggles?
Ever since the US attacked Venezuela Saturday morning and captured President Maduro, the people in Venezuela are watching what's happening next, and they're also wondering about their future. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies reports.
In the small Venezuelan town of Caripido, eight hours from Caracas, Marianne Garcia says she hasn't been able to sleep since the attack. She was at a street party when suddenly the music was turned off and everyone was told to go home, and she's been in shock ever since. Garcia said her family in Caracas tell her they're safe, but one of her neighbors is in the Venezuelan National Guard and he was killed. Garcia said she's watched. To Venezuelan economy collapse. Food is expensive when you can find it. Healthcare isn't available.
What happened during the deadly market attack in Nigeria’s Niger State?
Poverty is widespread. She said I'm not gonna forgive this government. Garcia said her country needs help, and if President Trump wants Venezuela's oil, then that might be a good thing. For NPR News, I'm David Martin Davies in San Antonio.
Authorities in Nigeria say at least forty people were killed in an attack on a market in the north of that country this weekend. A number of other people are missing following that attack. Michael Koloki has more on our.
Police say gunmen attacked a market in Demo Village, located in the country's Niger state, looting food items and burning down market stalls. They say several people were also abducted and that efforts are underway to rescue them.
How is the recent heavy rain affecting Northern California’s roads and communities?
Demo village, where the attack occurred, is just a few miles away from a school where more than 300 children and staff were kidnapped last November and later released. in Nigeria that have witnessed a spate of armed attacks and abductions over the past several months. The federal government has said it is trying to secure the country, with social commentators calling for more to be done to improve law and order. For NPR News, I'm Michael Kalucki in Nairobi.
And you're listening to NPR News. As much as three inches of rain are expected through Monday night in parts of Northern California where a flood watch remains in place. Much of the state is still struggling after on and off rain since Christmas. Crews have been clearing mud from some key highways that were hit earlier by flooding and mudslides, and in areas around San Francisco, waters are dropping after roadways were flooded by heavy rains and a king tide. Avatar Fire and Ash continues to lead the box office as Hollywood heads into what it hopes will be a bright twenty twenty-six.
Which new movies are driving box‑office growth in early 2026?
NPR's Bob Mondello has more.
One weekend in, ticket revenue is up twenty percent over last year, thanks to holiday sequels Avatar Three and Zootopia Two. A single weekend doesn't mean much, but theater owners have reason to be optimistic. The next few months, usually a slow period on the release calendar, will bring two high-profile sci-fi epics: Mercy about an AI justice system, run amuck, and Project Hail Mary, which sends Ryan Gosling into space. I met an alien. He's kind of growing on me. At least not growing in me, you know, which was a concern for a little while.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appearing in U.S. federal court?
0:01–0:59
2
How are Venezuelans reacting to Maduro’s capture and what are their daily struggles?
0:59–1:43
3
What happened during the deadly market attack in Nigeria’s Niger State?
1:43–2:29
4
How is the recent heavy rain affecting Northern California’s roads and communities?
2:29–3:31
5
Which new movies are driving box‑office growth in early 2026?
3:31–4:09
6
When will BTS release their next album after a four‑year hiatus?
4:09–4:39