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In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.
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In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as president, despite widespread doubts over the legitimacy of the country's election results. Many world leaders, like President Biden, are refusing to recognize his legitimacy. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses this and the situation in Sudan.
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who's been in power since 2013, has been sworn in for a third time despite outcry surrounding his election. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly detained amid protests against Maduro. Caracol Television correspondent Manuela Guerra Fletcher joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.
In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he lost, has only made matters worse.
Venezuela said Tuesday it had arrested a fourth U.S. citizen over what it claims was a plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro in the aftermath of elections the opposition claims he stole.
Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.
Three American citizens, two Spaniards and a Czech citizen have been detained in Venezuela on suspicion of plotting to destabilize the country through "violent actions."
Long-term tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated after U.S. authorities seized a luxury jet used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
The U.S. seized a plane used by Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, and flew it to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The jet was allegedly illegally purchased and taken out of the U.S. in violation of sanctions. The seizure comes as Venezuela is still reeling from disputed elections earlier this year.
The U.S. has seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over alleged sanctions violations. The jet in question has been transported from the Dominican Republic to Florida. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from Fort Lauderdale.
The Justice Department says the U.S. seized a plane purchased through shell companies that has been in use by Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
The U.S. government says it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela's presidential election. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement there was overwhelming evidence González won, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
2024 is the biggest global election year in modern history, with at least 64 elections affecting roughly four billion people. The year is now more than halfway over, and some trends are emerging. Nicole Bibbins Sedaca, interim president at Freedom House, joins CBS News to discuss.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asked the country's supreme court to complete an audit of the weekend's highly contested presidential election. However, the court's close ties to Maduro have some questioning how transparent and legitimate the review would be. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest from Caracas.
Thousands of people across Venezuela have taken to the streets to protest President Nicolás Maduro's disputed election victory. Officials in the U.S. have joined several other countries in calling for transparency and the release of the voting results. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from the Venezuelan capital of Caracas.
New unrest is expected in Venezuela as the country's military backs President Nicolás Maduro after a disputed election.
Protesters again took to the streets in Venezuela, demonstrating against the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro. Lilia Luciano reports.
Violent protests erupted in Venezuela as some voters say incumbent President Nicolás Maduro's claimed victory is the result of a rigged election. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Violent protests are gripping Venezuela over allegations that Sunday's presidential election was stolen by the country's authoritarian leader, Nicolas Maduro. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
The new numbers are a significant drop from the approximately 100 people authorities had previously said were unaccounted for.
Justin Fulcher started at the Defense Department as a member of DOGE. He was later promoted to a post as senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Israel last week attacked the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, according to the parish priest.
One person died and two others remained missing after a group of six people were swept over a waterfall near Bend, Oregon on Saturday, authorities said.
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
Five powerful quakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.4, struck in the sea off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
He opened such popular NYC institutions as The Odeon, Balthazar and Pastis. But a 2016 stroke, which caused immobility and affected his speech, led to a suicide attempt two years later. He has now penned an irreverent memoir, "I Regret Almost Everything."
One person died and two others remained missing after a group of six people were swept over a waterfall near Bend, Oregon on Saturday, authorities said.
"Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – spending time together focused on something other than our differences (like, surfing).
Linda Duffey shot her husband Patrick in their suburban California home — that is clear. What's not so clear is what led up to the shooting.
A man suspected in his girlfriend's murder swears he didn't do it – can his Fitbit prove he's innocent?
Katy Perry powered through a midair prop malfunction during her concert in San Francisco, California, on Friday night.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Tech company Astronomer said its board launched an investigation after CEO Andy Byron was seen embracing a coworker at a Coldplay concert.
The new tax cuts and spending bill includes a $250 fee for visitors coming to the U.S. on nonimmigrant visas. Here's what to know.
Bankruptcy filing alleges Steward Health Care executives siphoned $245 million from needy hospitals.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
Immigration agents will arrest anyone they find in the country illegally, even if they lack a criminal record, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Republicans and MAGA remain solidly behind Trump.
In early July, the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh was hit by an arson attack in the area of the ruins of the Byzantine-era Church of Saint George, which dates back to the fifth century.
Justin Fulcher started at the Defense Department as a member of DOGE. He was later promoted to a post as senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Florida State Rep. Joe Casello died after a heart attack, Florida House Democrats announced.
The ready-to-eat sausage products may be contaminated with pieces of plastic, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
Jennifer Frederick didn't understand why she had a growing lump under her skin. A doctor returned a devastating diagnosis.
Millions of Americans who take advantage of the Affordable Care Act could see their health insurance costs skyrocket next year due to multiple factors, including the expiration of COVID-era subsidies. The national health information nonprofit KFF found that ACA premiums will increase by an average of 15% in 2026. Cynthia Cox, vice president and director of KFF's Program on the ACA, joins to discuss.
People who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see a significant spike in their premiums next year because of several factors, including an end to certain tax credits. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
A man who was sucked into an MRI machine and suffered severe injuries on Long Island has died, according to police.
Israel last week attacked the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, according to the parish priest.
Five powerful quakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.4, struck in the sea off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
In the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.
In early July, the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh was hit by an arson attack in the area of the ruins of the Byzantine-era Church of Saint George, which dates back to the fifth century.
The Wonder Sea boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least 34 people.
Herbert Blomstedt is still conducting major symphony orchestras around the world at the age of 98. And as correspondent Martha Teichner reports, he plans to continue doing so past 100 because, he says, "I have gifts I have to live up to."
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates, who sat down with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz to talk about some of her most memorable stage and screen roles, from "Misery" to "Matlock," learned a startling fact about her relationship with her mother the night she won the Oscar. (Originally broadcast Oct. 6, 2024.)
The actress and cabaret star put her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas, on the map with the award-winning HBO series about a Midwestern woman returning home and working through grief. She returned to Manhattan, to talk about her surreal journey.
Actress and cabaret star Bridget Everett put her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas, on the map with "Somebody Somewhere." Everett was a writer, producer and lead actor in the Peabody Award-winning HBO series about a Midwestern woman returning home and working through grief. Correspondent Luke Burbank visited Everett in Manhattan, to talk about her surreal journey, and about a show whose characters can be hopeless and hopeful in the same moment.
"Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at the career of singer Connie Francis, who became a defining voice of the 1950s and '60's with such hits as "Where the Boys Are" and "Who's Sorry Now," and whose 1962 song "Pretty Little Baby" recently became a viral hit on TikTok.
There is fear surrounding the uncertainty of how the rapidly developing world of artificial intelligence will impact the workforce -- whether it will threaten jobs or boost productivity. But in Reporter's Notebook, "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson takes a more nuanced look at what it means to find understanding in an AI world.
With roots dating back to the 1800s, baseball has long relied on human umpires to make split-second calls. But now, Major League Baseball is trying out a new system that uses sensors and replay challenges to determine balls and strikes. Jomboy Media's founders join "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the pros and cons.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Content promoting extreme weight loss and cosmetic surgery is available to young TikTok users, breaching the social media platform's policies.
The online gaming platform Roblox is adding new safety features aimed at protecting its young players. CEO and founder David Baszucki joins CBS News to explain the changes.
Writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert obsessed with work, was unhappy with who she was, and so vowed to redesign her personality by living outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better."
Writer Olga Khazan was unhappy with the person she was – anxious, obsessed with work, unable to have fun, and constantly worried about things. And when therapy, medications and self-care failed to work for her, Khazan decided a more radical approach was needed: she vowed to redesign her personality. Khazan talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Susan Spencer about the surprising steps she took to live outside her comfort zone – a journey she documented in her new book, "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change." Spencer also talks with University of Kentucky professor Shannon Sauer-Zavala about how it's possible to change seemingly intractable personality traits.
Atlantic staff writer Olga Khazan, a lifelong introvert, set out to change aspects of her personality she didn't like by forcing herself outside of her comfort zone. How about trying improv comedy?
A groundbreaking IVF trial has raised hope that women with genetic mutations in their own DNA could one day have children without passing on deadly diseases.
The site where the remains were found was once home to a beloved ice cream shop.
Linda Duffey shot her husband Patrick in their suburban California home — that is clear. What's not so clear is what led up to the shooting.
A man suspected in his girlfriend's murder swears he didn't do it – can his Fitbit prove he's innocent?
Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, say Manhattan prosecutors wrongfully obtained his medical records.
President Trump announced that he is suing the publisher and owner of the Wall Street Journal, media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, and others in a $10 billion libel lawsuit. This comes less than 24 hours after the Journal published a report claiming Mr. Trump wrote Jeffrey Epstein a "bawdy" birthday note in 2003. CBS News reporter Erica Brown has more details.
Teresa Peroni was reported missing by her family in 1983, but charges were not filed for decades.
Sunday marks the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission -- the first to land humans on the moon. Now, NASA is in a multiyear effort to return astronauts to the moon starting in 2026, with an eye toward a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s.
NWA 16788, the largest piece of Mars on Earth, fetched $5.3 million at auction. Franklin Institute chief astronomer and planetarium director Derrick Pitts joins CBS News with more.
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of planets forming around HOPS-315, a baby star located 1,300 light-years away.
The Perseids meteor shower begins this week and is expected to offer one of the best astronomy shows of 2025.
Two black holes merged into one massive one, scientists from an international collaborative group said.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Bizarre clues and evidence in the investigation into the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Camilo Montoya-Galvez in an exclusive interview that his agents are "always focused on the worst of the worst," but they will arrest any undocumented immigrants, not just those with serious criminal records. Lyons also said ICE will keep conducting worksite arrests — and will crack down on companies that employ people in the U.S. illegally.
When Chris Smith arranged to meet Leslie Reeves for a first date, he never expected it would end in such a bloody scene. Leslie was killed that night while Chris barely survived being shot in the head. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales and producer Paul LaRosa spoke with Chris about his miraculous recovery and how he finds the strength and motivation to move forward.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins ahead of the Trump administration's looming August 1 tariff deadline, and as President Trump lashes out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And a new CBS News poll gauges how Americans feel about the Trump administration, six months in.
We leave you this Sunday morning at Yellowstone National Park's Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming. Videographer: Michael Clark.
"Common ground" may be increasingly difficult to find in a time when everything seems political. Instead, David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama, suggests finding "neutral ground" with others – a place to spend time together focused on something other than our differences. Surfing, he found, is a good option.