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Politics Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses Trump's military operation in Venezuela NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela. Steve Inskeep
Politics 7 takeaways from Trump's incursion into Venezuela President Trump says the U.S. will now "run" Venezuela after capturing its leader. Here's how the politics could play out at home. Domenico Montanaro
Business New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today New coins marking the United States' 250th anniversary begin circulating this week. The Trump administration tweaked the design of some coins and is considering a dollar coin featuring the president. Scott Horsley
Morning news brief Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela for now after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, a look at South American country's uncertain future, Maduro and his wife to appear in court in New York Monday. Steve Inskeep
'Live to see the Day' explores what drives people to chase impossible goals NPR's A Martinez speaks with journalist Mark Medley about his new book, "Live to see the Day," an exploration of people motivated by nearly impossible goals. A Martínez
Politics Cuba braces as President Trump says the Monroe Doctrine is back With his attack on Venezuela, President Trump says the Monroe Doctrine is back, reviving a more than 200-year-old foreign policy idea. In Cuba, residents brace for what that could mean for them. Eyder Peralta
Health Research says this is the 'minimum dose' of gym time you need to see results Building muscle has huge health benefits, but working out takes time. So what's the least amount of time you can spend at the gym and still see the benefits? Research shows it's less than you'd think. Will Stone
World Why a power plant is strategically important in the talks between Russia and Ukraine NPR's A Martinez talks to Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center about the Zaporizhzhia power plant and its importance in the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. A Martínez
World United Nations official shares scenes from Darfur region amid humanitarian crisis The United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Sudan recounts devastating scenes and stories of horrific violence after her team gained access to a city in the embattled Darfur region. Hosts
Latin America The rise and fall of Nicolás Maduro The rise of Venezuela's deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, was slow, beginning in youth politics and shaped by the mentorship of Hugo Chávez. Maduro's fall, too, unfolded over years. Jorge Valencia