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“ “Then there is the 8.5-inch knife discovered in an enchilada at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport in California. The TSA noted that, “While this was a great catch, the passenger’s intent was delicious, not malicious, and she was cleared...

“Then there is the 8.5-inch knife discovered in an enchilada at the Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport in California.

The TSA noted that, “While this was a great catch, the passenger’s intent was delicious, not malicious, and she was cleared for travel.” (LA Times)

UM?

“ The depth of Venezuela’s current troubles is only now reaching international headlines, yet it’s been 3 weeks since protests started, showing little sign of abating. The country, increasingly unstable, seems to have reached a tipping point. Now...

The depth of Venezuela’s current troubles is only now reaching international headlines, yet it’s been 3 weeks since protests started, showing little sign of abating. The country, increasingly unstable, seems to have reached a tipping point. 

Now that the worst of the crisis in Ukraine seems to have (hopefully) passed, the situation in Venezuela might be somewhat of a head-scratcher for the uninitiated. This primer should bring you up to date on the essential moving parts of the political and social earthquake rocking the country with the largest oil reserves in the Western hemisphere.

What’s behind the violence in Venezuela

The Capitol Police responding to the incident were not furloughed by the government shutdown (they’re essential employees). But they are not currently being paid, along with the rest of non-furloughed government staff.

Just a reminder.
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