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Venezuela President Disputes Vote Tampering Allegation

Venezuela's president defiantly dismissed allegations that official turnout figures for the election of an all-powerful constituent assembly were manipulated, accusing the international software firm behind the claim of bowing to U.S. pressure to cast doubt over a body that he hopes will entrench an even more staunchly socialist state.

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TOP STORY--Police Take 2 Venezuela Opposition Leaders from Homes

Two of Venezuela's leading opposition figures were taken from their homes in the middle of the night by state security agents on Tuesday, in President Nicolas Maduro's first moves against prominent enemies since a widely denounced vote giving his government nearly unlimited powers.

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10 Things to Know for Today

Under new sanctions from Moscow, the U.S. needs to cut its embassy and consulate staff. According to Venezuelan electoral authorities, more than 8 million people voted to create a constitutional assembly. AP's 50-state investigation examined how officials are weighing the cases of former teens offenders. Trump's tweet leaves transgender soldier in fear.

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Turnout in Venezuela Assembly Vote Another Point of Conflict

Venezuelan electoral authorities said more than 8 million people voted to create a constitutional assembly endowing President Nicolas Maduro's ruling socialist party with virtually unlimited powers — a turnout more than double that estimated by outsiders and by opponents who derided the announcement.