Congress Returns From Holiday Recess—What to Know
On the top of the agenda is funding the government, with a current deadline of Jan. 30.
Maduro to Be Arraigned in Federal Court on Narco-Terrorism Charges
The captured Venezuelan leader is set to be arraigned at noon on Monday in a Manhattan federal court before Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Residence, Countering Kremlin Claims
The alleged attack happened during ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv to end the conflict, which is heading into its fourth year next month.
Trump Says US Could Increase Tariffs on India Due to Russian Oil Imports
Sen. Lindsey Graham said buying cheap Russian oil keeps Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine going.
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Behind the Mass Protests in Iran—5 Things to Know
What started as an economic protest has turned into demonstrators chanting the name of opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, Iran’s crown prince.
America in Photos: Maduro Captured, Freedom 250, and MetroCard Funeral
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Constipation: Nearly Everyone Has It at Some Point, Why and How to Relieve It
A closer look at why constipation happens, how it affects the body, and what actually helps relieve it.
Link Between Antifa and Homelessness Nonprofits | Jonathan Choe
Choe is a reporter for Turning Point USA’s Frontlines and a senior journalism fellow at the Discovery Institute.
FAA Reopens Airspace Over Caribbean After Venezuela Operation
The FAA’s airspace restrictions in the Caribbean went into effect early on Jan. 3.
Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on War Authorization in Venezuela
The Democratic leader says that a resolution brought by Sens. Rand Paul, Tim Kaine, and himself will be considered ’this week.’
Reports of US Raid on Maduro Ripple Through China, Stirring Political Speculation
As news of Maduro’s capture spreads, people say the episode has intensified debate over authoritarian rule and China’s own political future.
US Military Will Remain in Caribbean to Exert Leverage on Venezuela, Rubio Says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not address U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on Saturday about the United States running Venezuela moving forward.
Rubio: US Won’t Tolerate Adversaries Controlling Venezuela, Its Oil Reserves
The U.S. Secretary of State outlined the administration’s short-term plans for Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.
Treating Sleep Apnea Could Reduce Parkinson’s Risk
Study of 11 million veterans finds CPAP treatment for sleep apnea linked to nearly 50 percent lower Parkinson’s disease risk.
Much of Maduro’s Security Team Killed in US Action, Venezuela Defense Minister Says
The official said much of Maduro’s security team as well as soldiers and civilians were killed.
Starlink Provides Free Services for Venezuelans Until Feb. 3
Elon Musk offered the service after the U.S. military captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Tune in Today: Why Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings’ Still Breaks Our Hearts
From presidential funerals to national tragedies, this piece has given voice to collective grief when words fall short.
Where to Visit in 2026
Hobart and Kotor blend stunning locations with cutting-edge art and cuisine, while Milan and Oulu are hosting events you don’t want to miss.
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A Happy Marriage Could Protect Against Obesity, Study Suggests
Supportive marriages strengthen brain circuits for self-control and promote healthier gut metabolism.
Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway
‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art weaves contemporary Italian fashion with 15th- to 17th-century art.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Revokes Orders Issued After Adams’s Indictment
‘The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations,’ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in his inaugural address.
Maduro Arrives in New York to Face Narco-Terrorism Charges
Maduro and his wife are en route to New York where they face an indictment on narco-terrorism conspiracy charges.
Maduro and His Wife Indicted in US Federal Court
The indictment comes hours after their capture and extraction by U.S. armed forces in Caracas in the early hours of Jan. 3.
‘All Kinds of Opinions, But We Are Happy’: Venezuelans Reflect on End of Maduro’s Rule
In Australia’s capital cities, hundreds gathered to celebrate Nicolas Maduro’s removal, and to also protest it.
OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Consistent Amid Supply, Geopolitical Concerns
The decision follows oil prices falling by more than 18 percent in 2025—the highest yearly drop since 2020.
Mary Steenburgen on 30-Year Marriage With Ted Danson and Finding Love Again Onscreen
The couple prioritizes kindness and time together.
Wegovy Lots Recalled After Hair Is Detected in a Prefilled Syringe
The manufacturer initiated the recall, but the number of lots involved wasn’t revealed.
Mung Beans: Tiny Legumes That Soothe Inflammation and Support Detoxification
In traditional Chinese medicine mung beans are known to replenish vitality, harmonize internal organs, calm the mind, and relieve heat-related skin eruptions.
Shift Immune Cells From Attack to Brain-Defense Mode | David Perlmutter MD
The neurologist focuses on ‘upstream’ causes of Alzheimer’s and steps to be taken decades before to avoid the condition.
Diabetes Can Sweeten Your Saliva, Increase Cavity Risk
‘Sweet saliva’ develops as fructose and glucose leak from blood vessels.
Boston Cream Brownies Are the Boxed Mix Hack Anyone Can Make
If you love brownies as much as I do, this takes them up to the next level.
What to Know Before Buying a Fixer-Upper
Renovating a fixer-upper can be a rewarding project, but it requires honest budgeting, realistic DIY expectations, and contingency planning.
A Craftsman’s Gift to Children in Need
A retired Navy lieutenant responded to his granddaughter’s request—and found a new mission
Cavorting With Stingrays and Coral Reefs on Grand Cayman
The cacophony of color of the myriad itinerant fish exploring their coral reef home is a memory to which you will return over and over again.
