U.S. seizes a seventh Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean
The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
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The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. 10, 2025.
Saul Pereira Martinez had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered. The last time his mother spoke to him was at 2:00 am.
Venezuelans spent months in a Salvadoran prison after being sent there by the U.S. Imprisoned men described torture — and research and records back up many of their claims.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed many details about the deal.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will meet with President Trump on Thursday, a White House official said.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.
Two U.S. intelligence officials said Venezuelan officials had discussed placing Soviet-era defense systems and armed military personnel on tankers — disguising them as civilians for defense purposes.
María Corina Machado said Nicolás Maduro's former vice president Delcy Rodríguez was "one of the main architects" of his oppressive regime in Venezuela.
A prediction market user won big after wagering $32,000 that the U.S. would capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Was it insider trading?
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
Months of planning led to a covert operation that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off guard.
President Trump said "we're going to get the oil flowing the way it should be" after the surprise U.S. attack. Here's what to know about Venezuela's oil sector.
At an emergency U.N. meeting on Monday, U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz repeated the Trump administration's argument that the air and ground assault was not an attack.
Many U.S. adversaries condemned the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, while other governments called for de-escalation.
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.
Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.
The City of Denver wants to bring the first-ever full-service restaurant to Civic Center Park.
Three Colorado residents are currently serving prison sentences following a 16-year-old girl's drug overdose.
The Denver Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam in which suspects call, claiming to be from the victim's bank.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
The City of Denver wants to bring the first-ever full-service restaurant to Civic Center Park.
Three Colorado residents are currently serving prison sentences following a 16-year-old girl's drug overdose.
The Denver Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam in which suspects call, claiming to be from the victim's bank.
An early morning collision between a train and a car in Brighton sent one person to the hospital and now police are investigating whether the driver of the car was drunk at the time he stopped on the tracks.
A 14-year-old boy is dead and now the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert looking for the driver of a black BMW sedan who police say struck the teen while he was riding his bicycle in Thornton.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston boasted a 45% reduction in street homelessness since 2023, but overall homelessness — sheltered and unsheltered — is still on the rise, local nonprofits say.
The events put servicemembers from all branches into military-style exercises and games — all while wearing ski boots.
The fire destroyed Rocky Mountain Roosters, and while the owners work to rebuild, they're thanking firefighters for rescuing about 30 dogs and preventing the fire from spreading.
The fire was small, but sparked in a park Saturday night after multiple people reported the sounds of fireworks.
A 14-year-old boy is dead and now the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has issued an alert looking for the driver of a black BMW sedan who police say struck the teen while he was riding his bicycle in Thornton.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Becca Valle, then 37, enrolled in a cutting-edge clinical trial after surgery removed an aggressive tumor from her brain.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
On Colorado's Eastern Plains, danger can strike faster than help can reach you. For one rancher in Sterling, a simple chore in his land turned into the fight of his life.
People who call 911 in Aurora for non-emergency medical issues now have the option to be connected to a doctor virtually instead of having an ambulance sent to their location.
Here's how much Bad Bunny is expected to earn from his halftime performance at Super Bowl LX.
Colorado health officials have issued a safety notice over batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold sold in 31 stores across the state over the past two-and-a-half months.
Design plans for the community include walking trails, play areas, community gardens, and indoor gathering spaces. The property sits next to Expo Park and a city recreation center, the Highline Canal Trail, and transit access.
Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Denver drivers continue to be impacted by a change in how parking tickets are disputed. That system changed in September, when the city eliminated the ability to dispute parking tickets online.
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Colorado parents are raising concerns after a dispute between their school district and its water provider put the school's future firefighting water supply in question.
An Arapahoe County judge ordered Aurora resident Daniel Alexander Ashby to stand trial for felony assault, after witnesses say Ashby body-slammed defense lawyer H. Michael Steinberg in a courthouse hallway last December.
Newly released documents from the Lakeside Police Department say former Sgt. Howard Prince admitted to cheating on his time records, but also said that in an interview, the sergeant said he didn't know why he falsified his time sheets.