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U.S. journalist detained in Venezuela has been freed
ABC affiliate WPLG-TV reporter Cody Weddle was seen leaving from his residence with five men wearing black uniforms early Wednesday
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Jorge Ramos says he was detained in Venezuela
Venezuela is deporting American journalist Jorge Ramos who says he was detained for more than two hours at the presidential palace. He was interviewing President Nicolás Maduro at the time. Violent and deadly protests continue over U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó's challenge to Maduro's power. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Cúcata, Colombia, near the Venezuelan border.
"Not how you treat the press," says producer held in Venezuela
Maria Martinez-Guzman of Univision and anchor Jorge Ramos were among crew put into a dark room when an interview with Nicolás Maduro turned south
Journalists detained in Venezuela
Embattled Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro locked an American news reporter and his producer in a dark room and confiscated their equipment after they attempted to interview him earlier this week. Univision reporter Jorge Ramos traveled to Venezuela to ask Maduro questions about the country's economic instability. His producer Maria Martinez-Guzman joined CBSN to discuss what happened next.
Univision crew deported from Venezuela
Univision's Jorge Ramos said the Maduro regime in Venezuela detained his crew for more than two hours and confiscated their cameras and cellphones. This comes as deadly protests continue. Christine Armario of The Associated Press joins CBSN to discuss the latest from the Colombia-Venezuela border.
Guaidó plans to take over Venezuela presidency
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he will begin acting as president as soon as he returns to Venezuela. Guaidó traveled to Colombia,where he met with Vice President Mike Pence. Former USAID official Jeremy Konyndyk joined CBSN to discuss what's next for Guaidó and how President Maduro is responding.
Pence vows support for Venezuelan opposition
Speaking in Colombia, Vice President Mike Pence called for the Venezuelan army to stop supporting President Nicolás Maduro. Pence also met with opposition leader Juan Guaidó and said the U.S. will continue to support the opposition until democracy is restored. Meanwhile, several American journalists were detained at the Venezuelan presidential palace. CBS News reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
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Clashes over aid escalate in Venezuela
Vice President Mike Pence met with Venezuela's opposition leader in Colombia on Monday. This comes amid growing violence in Venezuela and efforts by the Trump administration to force out President Nicolas Maduro. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Jorge Ramos says he was detained while interviewing Maduro
The prominent Univision anchor said footage of his interview with the embattled Venezuelan president was confiscated
Jorge Ramos briefly detained in Venezuela
Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, one of the most well-known journalists in Spanish-language television in the U.S., said he and his crew were temporarily detained by the Venezuelan government Monday night after their interview with the country's embattled President Nicolás Maduro was abruptly ended.
Pence announces new sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela
Maduro has managed to cling to power, or at least its semblance, in part because he has retained the loyalty of top military brass
Pence announces new sanctions on Maduro
Vice President Mike Pence announced in Bogota, Colombia, Monday that the U.S. will move to impose a new round of sanctions on members of the Maduro regime amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Watch his remarks.
More sanctions against Maduro regime expected
Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó in Colombia Monday, as Venezuela's government cracks down again on protests. The U.S. is backing him to replace President Nicolás Maduro. Violent border clashes killed at least two people and injured hundreds more over the weekend. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Cúcata.
As Venezuela crisis escalates, "all options" considered
Secretary of State Pompeo says U.S. will not rule out military force in challenging Venezuelan president
Pence: Maduro "danced" while "henchmen" murdered civilians
Announcing news sanctions on Maduro regime, Pence voices U.S. support for Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaidó
Pence to announce "clear actions" on Venezuela after deadly weekend clashes
Pence will travel to Bogotá, Colombia, to hold his first in-person meeting with Juan Guaidó, who the U.S. recognizes as the interim president of Venezuela
Puerto Rico governor: Venezuela threatened U.S.-financed ship
The ship carrying humanitarian aid for Venezuela was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government
Tension reach boiling point in Venezuela
At least two people were killed and 17 injured during a standoff with the Venezuelan military. President Nicolas Maduro closed the border with Brazil and has partially closed the border with Colombia in an effort to stop humanitarian aid from entering the country. Foreign Affairs columnist Markos Kounalakis joined CBSN to discuss.
Venezuelan soldiers unleash tear gas as tensions rise over blocked aid
Opposition leader Juan Guaido has vowed to bring aid into the country over objections from President Nicolas Maduro
In Colombia, Pence will call for Maduro to step down
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions against Maduro's government and recognized the main opposition leader, National Assembly President Juan Guaidó
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods bracing for more severe storms
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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet.
Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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Single winning ticket sold for $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot
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Surrogate gives birth to baby at center of multistate legal battle
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2 killed when Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
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Floodwaters submerge Midwest neighborhoods bracing for more severe storms
Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain.
Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory
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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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60 cats rescued from abandoned boat anchored off Washington state
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Reese's Halloween pumpkins hit shelves unchanged after lawsuit victory
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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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Trump's secret plane switch took place within a day of credible missile threat
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U.S. indicts former SPLC executive for her role in alleged fraud scheme
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Texas steps into surrogate fight with parents
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Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
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Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
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Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
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$5,255 fine issued after foghorn wakes up sleeping polar bear
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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz "under Iran's control" after Trump threat
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Democratic senators demand answers about conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
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