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Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez signaled Wednesday that the country would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro in what she described as “a new political moment” since his
Danish official says there's a “fundamental disagreement” with Trump over Greenland

Danish official says there's a “fundamental disagreement” with Trump over Greenland

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Danish official said Wednesday that a “fundamental disagreement” over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after highly anticipated talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, envoy Witkoff says

Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, envoy Witkoff says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said Wednesday that it is moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan that involves disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged territory and establishing the group of Palestinian experts that will administ
FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says

FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe, newspaper says

WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter’s home on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of taking home government secrets, the newspaper reported.
What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

What Americans think about Trump's military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by Wednesday evening, a U.S. official said. The decision came as a senior official in Iran brought up an earlier Iranian attack there.
South Korean prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-leader Yoon over martial law decree

South Korean prosecutor seeks death sentence for ex-leader Yoon over martial law decree

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An independent counsel on Tuesday demanded the death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges in connection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in December 2024.
A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29 people

A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 29 people

BANGKOK (AP) — A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 29 people Wednesday in northeastern Thailand.
Mark Brnovich, Arizona attorney general during Trump's push to find 2020 election fraud, has died

Mark Brnovich, Arizona attorney general during Trump's push to find 2020 election fraud, has died

PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Brnovich, Arizona's top law enforcement officer when the state became the epicenter of efforts by President Donald Trump and his allies to find proof that the 2020 election was marred by fraud, has died. He was 59.
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released, the Trump administration said Tuesday. “We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela,” the State Department said.