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Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez has

Senate passes massive government funding package, sending it to House

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to pass a major funding package consisting of five regular appropriations bills and a two-week stopgap measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but the legislation won’t become law before parts of the government shut down at midnight. The 71-29 vote caps a week of Senate drama after a

Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? How to watch Groundhog Day 2026 live

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (WTAJ) -- Will it be an early spring or six more weeks of winter? It's almost time for Punxsutawney Phil -- the seer of seers -- to give us his prediction. Every Feb. 2, Phil emerges from his home in Gobbler's Knob as thousands gather to celebrate him and Groundhog Day. WTAJ will