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Hundreds of manatees cuddle up in Florida

When a recent cold snap dropped water temperatures around Florida, hundreds of manatees sought the refuge of warmer water in one of the state's springs. It's an adaptation that keeps the so-called gentle giants alive each during the winter.

00:30 • Source: CNN
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Hundreds of manatees cuddle up in Florida

When a recent cold snap dropped water temperatures around Florida, hundreds of manatees sought the refuge of warmer water in one of the state's springs. It's an adaptation that keeps the so-called gentle giants alive each during the winter.

00:30 • Source: CNN
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Venezuelan opposition says US will be its main ally

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's adviser has remained adamant that she is the most trusted leader in the country, despite President Donald Trump’s suggestion that she lacks support at home.

00:51 • Source: CNN
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Protests erupt worldwide against US operation in Venezuela

Protesters gathered worldwide to denounce the US military intervention in Venezuela that removed Nicolás Maduro from power.

00:55 • Source: CNN
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Bipartisan divides over Trump's actions in Venezuela

Democratic Rep. Jim Himes, in an interview with CNN's Dana Bash, criticized his colleague, GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, for his comments regarding the trust he has in the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela.

01:05 • Source: CNN
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Analysis: Why the US is interested in Venezuela’s oil

Venezuela is sitting on the biggest known oil reserve in the world - so why hasn't that translated into production, and why is the US so interested? CNN's Rafael Romo explains.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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Why is Maduro's wife Cilia Flores involved?

US troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday along with his wife and top adviser, Cilia Flores. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reveals some details of her indictment.

00:54 • Source: CNN
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A timeline of US military operation in Venezuela

The US launched a sweeping overnight military operation in Venezuela, striking key sites and detaining President Nicolás Maduro in a rapid raid. CNN’s Kylie Atwood reports.

01:21 • Source: CNN
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White House account posts apparent perp walk by Maduro

The White House’s official rapid response account posted video of what appeared to be a perp walk by ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

00:11 • Source: CNN