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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Flight restrictions in the Caribbean were lifted overnight. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says airlines have been informed and and regular flights will now resume. The restrictions were put in place as US Forces pushed into Venezuela overnight to arrest Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The two are now being held in a facility in Brooklyn. President Trump says they'll be facing justice.
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The overwhelming evidence of their crimes will be presented in a court of law. And I've seen it. I've seen what we have. It's, it's both horrible and breathtaking that something like this could have been allowed to take place.
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Leaders of nations around the world, meanwhile, are now reacting to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife. NPR's Chandelyse Duster has more on that story.
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Several Latin American leaders have expressed concern about the United States attack in Venezuela and what it could mean for stability in the region. Brazil's president condemned the military strikes, saying it, quote, crossed an unacceptable line and set a dangerous precedent. Mexico says the strikes are a violation of the UN Charter and called for an immediate halt to acts of aggression. Russia and China have also condemned Maduro's capture. Some European allies agree with a transition of power in Venezuela, but say international law should be followed. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he supports, quote, a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government calling Maduro an illegitimate president. Shondalyse Duster, NPR News.
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A federal appeals court has ruled that a California open carry ban is unconstitutional. Steve Futterman reports.
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The ruling by a three judge panel of the ninth Circuit Court of Appeals determined the California ban, which applies to counties with more than 200,000 people, is unconstitutional. It was a 2 to 1 decision. The judges forming the majority are Trump appointees. The dissenting judge is a George W. Bush appointee. The court ruled the California ban violates a 2022 Supreme Court decision which struck down laws requiring a special permit to openly carry a gun in public. California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the decision. It's expected that supporters of the ban will now request a ruling by the entire 9th Circuit. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.