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From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow 01/03/2026 08:53am • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) ��� Nicol��s Maduro, who rose from unionized bus driver to Venezuelan president and oversaw his country���s democratic undoing and economic collapse, was captured Saturday during an attack by U.S. forces on his capital. U.S. President Donald Trump, in an early morning soci Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved 'super tusker' elephant Craig, who died at age 54 01/03/2026 08:45am • NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) ��� Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved ���super tusker��� elephant whose long life in the wild came to symbolize the country's increasingly successful efforts to protect the mammals from ivory poachers. The bull elephant who died on Saturday was named Craig. He lived in Syria begins circulating new post-Assad currency bills 01/03/2026 08:32am • DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) ��� Syria started the process of circulating new currency bills on Saturday as the crisis-hit nation seeks to stabilize the economy as it recovers from the fall of Bashar Assad���s government. A decree issued earlier this week by President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that ���old Syrian What's behind Sunday closures at all but 9 Montgomery County libraries 01/03/2026 08:11am • Most Montgomery County Public Libraries will be closed Sundays moving forward, with the exception of nine regional branches. The change, which goes into effect Jan. 11, isn't based on budgetary concerns, according to Montgomery County Public Libraries Director Darcell Graham. "It's more st ���Undemocratic behavior���: Nonprofit calls for review on demolition plans on St. Elizabeth West campus 01/03/2026 07:43am • A nonprofit is pushing back on an emergency proposal to demolish historic buildings on the site of the Department of Homeland Security headquarters in Southeast D.C. In mid-December, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued an emergency declaration to demolish 17 vacant buildings on the St. US Attorney General says deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro and wife Cilia Flores to face charges after NY indictment 01/03/2026 07:27am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� US Attorney General says deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro and wife Cilia Flores to face charges after NY indictment. ���2026 difference maker���: How a drone is helping Fairfax Co. police respond to emergencies faster 01/03/2026 06:41am • Fairfax County police responded quickly when a recent 911 caller said they saw a man armed with a bow and arrow standing along a median near the Fair Oaks Mall. While a number of officers were dispatched to the scene, Police Chief Kevin Davis said the department���s drone arrived first. It got to First weekend of 2026 brings teeth-chattering chill, clouds and chance for flurries 01/03/2026 06:29am • The D.C. region will welcome the first weekend of 2026 with a full serving of chilly, cloudy conditions, and the potential for a few flurries. Temperatures for Saturday are forecast to be in the middle to high 30s, with wind gusts up to 10 mph. 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Jo Jake Paul drops out of WBA cruiserweight rankings after loss to Anthony Joshua 01/03/2026 06:25am • PANAMA CITY (AP) ��� Jake Paul has slipped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings after the YouTuber-turned-boxer was soundly beaten by former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month. Paul���s jaw was broken in two places and the American needed surgery to repair the damage after Joshua' Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the game 01/03/2026 06:00am • MIAMI (AP) ��� Panthers forward Brad Marchand remembers a few times when he and the Boston Bruins would play games in the state of Florida and be impressed by what they were hearing from the crowds. Those fans were rooting ... for the Bruins. It's not remotely close to being like that anymore. The F Iran's supreme leader, addressing the protests rattling his nation, says that 'rioters must be put in their place' 01/03/2026 05:48am • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ��� Iran's supreme leader, addressing the protests rattling his nation, says that 'rioters must be put in their place.' Utah Sen. Mike Lee says Trump administration has briefed him that Maduro will face criminal charges in U.S. 01/03/2026 05:48am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Utah Sen. Mike Lee says Trump administration has briefed him that Maduro will face criminal charges in U.S. ���Seeing the need���: Loudoun County adds girls flag football rec league 01/03/2026 05:06am • Young girls in Loudoun County, Virginia, interested in playing flag football will have a chance to do so in their own backyard. The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is organizing its first girls' flag football league this spring. It will have a middle school a Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says location of Maduro, wife, is unknown, adding: 'We demand proof of life' 01/03/2026 05:05am • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) ��� Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez says location of Maduro, wife, is unknown, adding: 'We demand proof of life.' Dozens missing after boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia 01/03/2026 04:52am • BANJUL, Gambia (AP) ��� Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants on their way to Europe capsized off the coast of Gambia, the West African nation���s leader said late Friday, setting off a frantic search and rescue operation. At least 102 survivors have been rescued and seven