Jordan Goudreau, 48, had taken credit for a failed coup attempt against Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela. He faces federal charges of illegal arms smuggling.
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Pro-Palestine Protesters in NYC March Onto Brooklyn Bridge
A large demonstration crossed the Brooklyn Bridge a day after Israel pushed into Gaza.
Corruption Trial of Mexico Ex-Lawman Goes to Jury
As the case of Genaro García Luna, Mexico’s former top security official, ended with closing statements, the jury will consider the credibility of criminals who testified against him.
Felipe Calderón, Former Mexican President, Accused of Supporting Sinaloa Cartel
The accusation, which was quickly denied, was made by a former Mexican official at the trial in Brooklyn of Mexico’s former top security chief.
Ukrainian Children Bring a Play From a Bomb Shelter to Brooklyn
The group recently arrived in New York to perform “Mom on Skype,” first staged in April in Lviv, at the Irondale Center this weekend.
Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Reverses Plan to Make Masks Optional
Poly Prep Country Day School had been the first school in New York City to make masks optional. A spokeswoman for the state’s Department of Health had called the decision a “violation.”
Kyrie Irving Defends Decision on Vaccine After Being Benched
The N.B.A. star, who is set to make $40 million this year, said he opposes vaccine mandates, saying nobody should be “forced” to do it.
Covid-19: What if ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Closer Than Scientists Thought?
In what may be the world’s most important math puzzle, researchers are trying to figure out how many people in a community must be immune before the coronavirus fades.
Ramadan Worldwide: Pakistan, India, Indonesia, US, Egypt
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Muslims to adapt, observing the holy month more at home than in the mosque, more online than in person, and with greater uncertainty about the future.