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U.S. seizes Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane over alleged sanction violations | Quickcast

SUMMARY: CBS News Miami reports that the U.S. seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s plane, now at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, after determining it violated sanctions. In Broward County, parents are alarmed following two attempted kidnappings of teenagers within hours. Meteorologists forecast rain and thunderstorms for Labor Day, with temperatures rising into the 90s mid-week. Labor Day strikes continue, with AT&T workers demanding better contracts, while hotel workers across cities are also striking for higher wages. Meanwhile, a tragic hit-and-run in Miami resulted in one fatality, and protests in Israel follow the tragic murders of hostages. The segment closes with a story about a boy accidentally breaking a museum artifact, leading to a teachable moment.

In today’s Quickcast:
The U.S. seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought it to the U.S. on Monday, the Justice Department said in a statement, claiming the jet was exported from Florida in violation of U.S. sanctions.
The plane, identified as a Dassault Falcon 900EX, was seized in the Dominican Republic and transported to Florida, the department said.
“This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft we allege was illegally purchased for $13 million through a shell company and smuggled out of the United States for use by Nicolás Maduro and his cronies,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said. “The Department will continue to pursue those who violate our sanctions and export controls to prevent them from using American resources to undermine the national security of the United States.”
The department said Maduro’s associates arranged to purchase the jet from a U.S. company in south Florida for $13 million in late 2022 and early 2023. The plane was shipped to the Caribbean and then to Venezuela, the statement said, in violation of U.S. sanctions and export controls.
Since then, the jet “has flown almost exclusively to and from a military base in Venezuela and has been used for the benefit of Maduro and his representatives, including to transport Maduro on visits to other countries,” according to the department. Online flight records show a plane with the matching tail number at airports in China, Cuba and Brazil since 2023.
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South Florida Weather for Monday 4/21/2025 12PM

SUMMARY: South Florida weather for Monday, April 21, 2025, will be mild with warm afternoons and clear skies. There is a high risk of rip currents at the beaches, so caution is advised. Temperatures are already in the 80s in some areas, with breezy conditions along the coast. Winds will be sustained at 10-16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph in the Keys. While it remains mostly dry this week, moisture will increase by the weekend, potentially bringing showers. Highs will stay in the low 80s, with mild mornings around 70°F.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says the afternoon will remain warm and breezy, with highs in the low to mid 80s. There’s a high risk of rip currents along our beaches due to the gusty winds.
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Supreme Court temporarily blocks new deportations under wartime law

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Texas under an 18th-century law, directing the Trump administration not to proceed until further notice. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, with Alito criticizing the court’s quick decision without adequate explanation. The order followed an emergency appeal from the ACLU, which argued that deportations were set to resume. Meanwhile, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called for the firing of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports of unauthorized use of Signal messaging for sharing sensitive military information regarding operations in Yemen.
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South Florida 11 p.m. Weather Forecast 4/20/2025

SUMMARY: The South Florida weather forecast for April 20, 2025, indicates a warm, breezy start to the week. Although wind speeds are expected to diminish, there remain red flags for high rip current risks and small craft advisories, particularly from Key West to West Palm Beach. Today’s gusts reached over 30 mph, pushing water along the coast. Overnight temperatures will drop to the mid-70s, with daytime highs around 84°F. While the breeze persists, it will calm midweek before returning by the weekend with a slight chance of showers. Overall, warm weather will continue throughout the week.

CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren says to expect windy conditions to continue throughout Monday, bringing rough waters near the beach.
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