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4 dead, 24 injured after militias open fire in Venezuela, nonprofit says Foro Penal, a nonprofit that tracks violence in Venezuela, said that irregular pro-government militias "shot at people" on the Brazilian border on a day marked by protests over the government's refusal to allow in humanitarian aid. Embattled President Nicolás Maduro declared that he is breaking diplomatic relations with Colombia, which has called for his ouster and thrown its support to opposition leader Juan Guaidó. By Dylan Baddour, Anthony Faiola and Mariana Zuñiga · Read more 'Please Pray': U.S. lawmakers sound off on standoff Republicans are pretty much unified in criticism of Maduro government. But Democrats are split on the United States' role in growing conflict. By Emily Tamkin · Read more   How the crisis is unfolding, in images The scene as opposition leader Juan Guaidó and protesters defied Maduro's aid blockade. By Emily Tamkin · Read more   Paul Manafort a 'hardened' and 'bold' criminal, Mueller prosecutors tell judge Their sentencing memo for Trump's former campaign chairman was unsealed Saturday and did not suggest a specific prison term. Manafort has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in D.C. and Virginia. By Rachel Weiner · Read more   Justice Dept., Democrats brace for fight over access to Mueller report Justice Department officials have worried that they will have a weak argument for withholding materials, given how much information was turned over to Congress after the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. By Devlin Barrett and Karoun Demirjian · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   The Fix: Even if Mueller's probe ends soon, things are far from over The Mueller report is anticipated in the coming weeks, but experts predict this is just the beginning of criminal investigations. By Deanna Paul · Read more   The Take | Analysis Are Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders headed for a collision? Their rhetoric sometimes sounds alike, but the coming months will help sort out their differences. And there are differences. By Dan Balz · Read more   The Fix ranks the top 15 Democratic presidential candidates of 2020 Our quarterly ranking — now with more actual candidates. By Aaron Blake · Read more   In North Carolina, a surprise: All sides agreed the election was tainted When it became apparent that Republican Mark Harris might be lying under oath, his lawyer stopped the proceedings and called for a closed-door session. Everyone sensed an opportunity to bring the saga to an end. By Amy Gardner · Read more   The Kalashnikov assault rifle changed the world. Now there's a Kalashnikov kamikaze drone. The miniature exploding drone could transform warfare much as the AK-47 did in the last century. By Liz Sly · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Schoolchildren debated Dianne Feinstein on the 'Green New Deal.' Her reply? 'I know what I'm doing.' About 15 middle- and high school students lobbied the Democratic senator to endorse the ambitious climate change proposal. By Michael Brice-Saddler · Read more   Jussie Smollett's case is being used to cast doubt on hate crimes Some conservatives are seizing on the recent arrest of the "Empire" actor, who allegedly concocted a racist and homophobic attack, to spread the belief that hoaxes are fueling the rise in hate crimes in America. By Terrence McCoy · Read more   Vatican abuse summit 'wake-up call' for countries where scandals have not yet exploded The West has led the inquests into predatory priests, but calls grow for a harder look into other corners of the Roman Catholic world. By Chico Harlan · Read more   R. Kelly's bond set at $1 million after aggravated sexual abuse charges The R&B singer was arrested on Friday on charges involving four alleged victims, three of whom were underage. By Abby Ohlheiser, Geoff Edgers and Elahe Izadi · Read more   Which top Oscar contender had the best movie poster? Designers break down the good and the bad — and point out things you may have missed. By Elizabeth Hart and Suzette Moyer · Read more

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