In a courtroom appearance on Monday, deposed Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and weapons charges, arguing his claimed “innocence” before a U.S. judge.
Read More Maduro and his wife enter not guilty pleas in first U.S. courtroom appearance
2026 is expected to be the cheapest year for gas in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More 2026 predicted to be cheapest year for gas since COVID
Stocks edged up, bonds steadied and oil prices held firm on Monday as investors reacted calmly to market ramifications of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro.
Read More Stocks, bonds and oil steady as investors downplay Venezuela upheaval
Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.
Read More Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ No. 1, as James Cameron’s sci-fi epic crosses $1B
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that he spoke with President Donald Trump after learning of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture to voice his opposition.
Read More Mamdani says he called Trump to oppose ‘blatant pursuit of regime change’ in Venezuela
Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in federal court in New York on Monday to face U.S. drug charges.
Read More Maduro set to appear in New York federal court on Monday