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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido takes oath as parliamentary speaker

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido and opposition MPs managed to enter the country's parliament building on Tuesday after a standoff with security forces.

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It's still Biden and Sanders jockeying for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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Funeral of Iran's Soleimani postponed after dozens killed in stampede

The stampede broke out during the emotionally charged event in Kerman, according to emergency services in the city.

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Australia races to strengthen fire defenses ahead of heat, wind later this week

Wildfires fueled by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record have ravaged an area the size of South Korea in recent weeks.

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Sanders shuttle: Trump trial could trap candidates in D.C. One senator has an escape plan.

The Vermont independent's big war chest gives him an edge over 2020 rivals — private jets to ferry him from Washington to early-voting states and back.

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Pompeo tells McConnell he won't run for Senate

Many Republicans believed the secretary of state would have been the strongest candidate to win the Kansas seat being vacated by Pat Roberts.

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U.S. to send some Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that certain Mexicans seeking humanitarian protections can be transferred to the Central American nation.

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Trump's former pick to lead FEMA resigns from agency

Jeffrey Byard said that he "had the privilege of leading the finest workforce during the most impactful natural disaster period in our nation's history."

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Supreme Court orders quick response in Obamacare challenge

Nineteen blue states, led by California, asked the Supreme Court last week for a quick decision on whether to take the case.

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This e-Bike can ride on water

A New Zealand company has developed a new way to get moving on water, with the help of pedal power and an electric engine. On display at the CES tech show in Vegas, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler can reach speeds of 12 mph (20 kph).

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Revellers fill Rio streets in unofficial street carnival

While the cities government official carnival only opens on January 12, carnival revellers attended more than 20 "blocos" or carnival street parties.

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Bolton willing to testify in Senate impeachment trial

"I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify," Bolton writes in a statement obtained by NBC News.

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Donations pour in as Australian wildfires continue to burn

"Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based," actor Russell Crowe wrote in a message relayed by Jennifer Aniston at Sunday night's Golden Globes.

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European diplomats scramble to cool tensions in Iran-U.S. conflict

"The Trump administration stands alone, which explains why none of the E.U. governments were consulted about [Soleimani's] killing," one analyst said.

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Iran pushes impeachment and the 2020 race off center stage — for now

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

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Pelosi announces war powers resolution as tensions with Iran escalate

Pelosi said "the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials."

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Bloomberg's campaign hires 500 staffers in over 30 states

The former New York mayor isn't competing in the four early-state voting contests, but he's going big on Super Tuesday in March and beyond.

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Huge crowds in Iran for commander's funeral, daughter warns U.S. of 'dark day'

Iran has promised to avenge the killing of Soleimani, the architect of Iran's drive to extend its influence across the region.

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What to expect from Congress in 2020

Impeachment is far from the only big item on the congressional agenda this election year: Here's a rundown of some of the other issues on deck to grab the spotlight.

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Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

Milder temperatures brought hope of relief from wildfires that have ravaged three states, claiming 24 lives and destroying almost 2,000 homes.