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President Donald Trump said the U.S. "successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela" and said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country."The announcement on Trump’s social media platform came shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday a few hours after several explosions were heard in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas, witnesses said, and photos and videos showed plumes of smoke and a large fireball in the night sky.

Venezuela live updates: Trump to give more details after US strike

Kash Patel, Former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense speaks during a Trump campaign bus tour stop at the Outagamie County GOP headquarters in Appleton, Wis. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Neither President Trump nor his running mate J.D. Vance will be making an appearance during the 3 day, statewide tour.

FBI says it foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' on NYE

Coast Guard says search for woman who vanished from Nieuw Statendam ship covered nearly 700 square milesReport: Teen’s death on cruise ship ruled a homicideA high school cheerleader’s death on a cruise ship has reportedly been ruled a homicide after a death certificate says she was ‘asphyxiated,’ on ‘The Story.’

Coast Guard suspends search for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from Holland America Line cruise ship

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Though Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears fell out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC last week, they still have plenty on the line before the playoffs begin.A milestone for the quarterback and a stronger postseason position for the team are at stake.

Caleb Williams eyes 4,000 yards passing as Bears try to clinch NFC’s No. 2 seed when they host Lions

Brian King Joseph may be entering the legal limelight with his lawsuit against Will Smith, but the musician is no stranger to showbiz.The electric violinist, a former contestant on "America's Got Talent," sued the Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper and actor in a Dec. 31 civil lawsuit for wrongfully terminating him after an alleged sexual harassment incident in Las Vegas during Smith's Based on a True Story tour in 2025.

Who is Brian King Joseph? What to know about Will Smith's ex-violinist

A South Carolina dad of three couldn’t believe what he saw when he casually walked through his living room.Kenzy, who did not share his full name, posted a clip on TikTok as he entered the family’s living room to find his eldest son, Koah, holding his newborn sibling on the couch.

Dad Walks Into Living Room, Shock at What Toddler Is Doing With Newborn

Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the popular strip "Dilbert," is sharing a critical update on his battle with cancer.Adams, 68, shared in May that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that had spread to his bones. During a New Year's Day broadcast of his show, "Real Coffee with Scott Adams" on Rumble, Adams revealed that his health outlook has worsened.

'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams shares dire health update amid cancer

9th Circuit ruling affects 95% of state's population, cites 2022 Supreme Court precedent on gun regulationsTrace Gallagher: Maybe we should stop blaming guns and start blaming the 'hateful monsters' who pick them upThe Common Sense Department can spot antisemitism from a mile away.

US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left 40 people dead and another 119 injured during a New Year’s celebration.

Swiss bar fire may have been caused by candles on wine bottles

DENVER (AP) — More than 100 firefighters battled a large blaze Friday evening as it tore through a three-story apartment complex under construction in southeast Denver, officials said.Firefighters were continuing to work to extinguish the blaze more than two hours after it started, said Robert Murphy, division chief of operations for Denver Fire.

Firefighters battle major blaze at Denver apartment complex under construction

Anthony Joshua’s uncle suggested something felt off at the crash site, saying unanswered questions remain after the incident that killed two of Joshua’s teammates.Recently, a devastating accident involved two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic medalist Anthony Joshua. The crash killed two of his teammates, Abdul-Lateef and Sina, who were sitting in the front seats of the Lexus.

Anthony Joshua’s Uncle Suggests Something Wasn’t Right At the Crash Site

The comments are a part of a resurfaced interview between President Trump and Fox News' Laura Ingraham, which caused many online users to make fun of the first familyBarron Trump's harsh response to his father, President Donald Trump, after teaching his father how to turn off his computer has been revealed.

Barron Trump's harsh 5-word response to Donald after turning off his laptop exposed

President Trump's doctor released a new statement on the tests Mr. Trump underwent in October at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This comes as questions linger about the president's health. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

Trump addresses his health as questions linger about bruises and October scans at Walter Reed

Police in Arizona have learned that a 10-year-old girl who died back on July 28, 2025, from severe abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and his girlfriend ran into a local gas station only months earlier, begging workers and customers there for help.A new report on the death of Rebekah Baptiste indicates she ran away from home in October 2024, and when she came upon a gas station, she started approaching strangers, asking if anyone could help her, according to a report.

Girl, 10, Begged for Help at a Gas Station Before Being ‘Tortured to Death’ by Her Dad and His Girlfriend

The oil tanker fleeing U.S forces has revealed its location, according to a new report.Bella 1, a ship with Russian protection that is being tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard, is heading northeast in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to data published by ship-tracking company Pole Star Global, cited bythe New York Times.

Tanker Fleeing US Forces Reveals Location: Report

I never planned to give birth in a hospital, but I carried ceremony with me anyway.I did not plan to give birth under fluorescent lights. I did not plan to give birth numb from the chest down, or with a blue sheet between me and the lower half of my body, or to hear the words “uterine incision” spoken as casually as small talk about the weather.

I Asked My Surgeon If I Could Smudge Her — And Her Response Took Me By Surprise

The body of a northwestern Alabama boy who wandered off into a wooded area with his dog on New Year’s Eve has been found, and his father has been arrested in connection to explosives found inside the family’s home, according to officials and online reports.

Body of missing boy found 2 miles from home, dog found alive next to body

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

Cynthia Diekema, 61, was killed by an alligator while on a canoe ride with her husband in Florida last yearNEED TO KNOWCynthia Diekema, 61, was canoeing with her husband last year when they crashed into an alligator in their canoe and both fell into the water, according to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently obtained by PEOPLE

Husband Saw Wife’s Torso in Alligator’s Mouth. She Was 'Momentarily' Released Before Animal Attacked Again and Swam Away with Her

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President Trump said that United States personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and were flown out of the country as the U.S. military carried out “large scale” strike inside the nation in the early morning hours on Saturday, an operation that came after a monthslong standoff between the two leaders.

Trump says Maduro captured, flown out as US military conducts ‘large scale’ strike

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump confirmed early on Jan. 3 that the U.S. had carried out an overnight strike on Venezuela and said that the nation's leader, Nicolás Maduro, had been taken into custody and removed from the country.Trump made the announcement on social media several hours after explosions shook the capital city of Caracas.

US conducted strike on Venezuela, captured Maduro, Trump says

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff, a move that comes at an especially critical moment in Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, Zelenskyy’s longtime right-hand man who resigned in November after anti-corruption officials raided his apartment in an investigation into alleged graft in Ukraine’s energy sector.

What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff

The company responsible for the almost-horrific mistake has apparently done so before, according to an investigationA Kentucky man watched in horrific silence as doctors prepared to extract several of his organs after receiving the consent of a family member who believed he was dead.Hoover lay in fear as his sister Donna Rhorer and his two young sons, aged eight and nine, followed their loved one on his "honor walk" through a narrow corridor of Baptist Health hospital in northern Kentucky.

Kentucky man believed dead nearly has organs harvested while fully conscious

Pancakes may seem like one of the most straightforward elements of a hearty breakfast. However, as anyone who's experimented with various mixes knows, the results can be inconsistent and, unfortunately, often uninspiring. Although many have their go-to mix for reasons like price or tradition, those looking for superior taste have a clear choice.

We Tried 10 Store-Bought Pancake Mixes. This Was Hands Down The Best

The ultra-exclusive San Francisco hotel where actor Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter, Victoria, died of a suspected fatal overdose has hosted presidents and celebrities and even served as backdrop for famous films like “Vertigo.”Rooms at the Fairmont, perched atop San Francesco’s tiny Nob Hill neighborhood, can fetch up to $1700 per night or more for luxe suites with sweeping views.

Inside the luxury hotel where Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter Victoria was found dead

There's rare good news about SUV prices! Some new and used models having declining prices to take advantage of.New year, new steals! It might be the perfect time to pounce on a few different SUVs that are gaining massive price cuts. There are new and used models that are starting to pile up on the dealership lots, forcing better deals.

5 SUVs With Insane Price Drops for 2026

The immense joy of Spencer and Monique Tepe was unmistakable on their wedding day in a 2021 video shared by the family, which captured them exchanging vows. The then newlyweds embraced and laughed in their Columbus, Ohio, home as friends and loved ones cheered them.But just one month before their fifth anniversary, the same setting where the couple began their life together became the site of unspeakable tragedy.

A month before their 5-year anniversary, an Ohio couple was killed in the home where they exchanged vows. Here’s what we know

Private Members Club: Wellness EditionSaint, a private sauna and ice bath studio opening later this year in New York City, plans to lean more into personalized experiences for clients to give a more luxe private experience. “It is not about socializing and stereotypical wellness practices,” adds Amanda Hensen, cofounder of Saint, “but rather an intentional separation from the chaos of city life and an opportunity to reconnect to our inner stillness.”

The Biggest Wellness Trends of 2026

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

A red golden retriever had a delightful encounter with a pod of dolphins during a trip out at sea in California.Shadow, who recently turned 1, was sailing off the coast of Laguna Beach with his owner Ryan Griffin and his owner's girlfriend on Sept. 7, when a pod of dolphins put on a stunning show for them.