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1. Venezuela's exiles in Chile caught between hope and uncertainty

   Initial joy among Venezuela's diaspora in Chile has given way to caution, as questions grow over what Maduro's capture means for the country — and for those who fled it.

2. Inside a Gaza medical clinic at risk of shutting down after an Israeli ban

   A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.

3. Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll rises

   Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump.

4. Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's death

   Activist organizations are planning at least 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend. Officials in major cities cast Saturday's demonstrations as largely peaceful.

5. Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69

   T.K. Carter gained fame as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."

6. Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince encouraging demonstrations across Iran?

   In exile for nearly 50 years, Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has issued calls urging Iranians to join protests sweeping the country. But support for him may not be clear cut.

7. US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

   The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State in Syria. This follows last month's ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter.

8. 6 killed in Mississippi shooting rampage, authorities say

   The alleged gunman, 24, has been charged with murder after the Friday shootings in northeast Mississippi. The victims include his father, uncle, brother and a 7-year-old relative, authorities said.

9. Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits

   The WNO is just the latest to say they will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center since Trump took over last year.

10. Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Moscow launches new hypersonic missile

    The strike comes a day after Russia bombarded Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, including a powerful new hypersonic missile that hit western Ukraine.