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(CNN) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he planned to resign from Congress following explosive allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

The announcement from the California Democrat comes after mounting pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to step aside from his role in the House of Representatives even after he suspended his California gubernatorial bid.

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Menos de un mes después de ser desplazado como ministro de Defensa de Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López volverá al gabinete del Gobierno de la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez, quien anunció su nombramiento para la cartera de Poder Popular para la Agricultura Productiva y Tierras.

“A partir de ahora, asume el compromiso de impulsar la producción agrícola para garantizar el abastecimiento nacional y contribuir al nuevo modelo económico diversificado del país”, dijo la mandataria en Telegram, donde agradeció al saliente Julio León Heredia.

Padrino, con rango de general en jefe, fue uno de los hombres más cercanos del fallecido presidente Hugo Chávez y del derrocado presidente Nicolás Maduro. Durante su gestión de más de una década, se convirtió en uno de los rostros de la represión en el país, según denuncias de organismos de derechos humanos. Tras dejar el cargo, Padrino López reconoció que tuvo “decisiones difíciles” con “inevitables consecuencias” y que su objetivo fue “evitar una guerra”.

Desde enero, Rodríguez ha realizado decenas de cambios en puestos de mando de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB), lo que incluye a figuras claves del chavismo.

El Gobierno de EE.UU., que ha restituido las relaciones diplomáticas con Caracas y realiza estrechas coordinaciones con la gestión de Rodríguez, todavía ofrece una recompensa de US$ 15 millones por información que lleve al arresto de Padrino. El militar calificó de “burda patraña” la acusación que Washington tiene en su contra por presunto narcotráfico.

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By Daniel Wine, CNN

Welcome to 5 Things PM! Well, here’s a twist I didn’t see coming. Scientists just discovered that the “oldest octopus” in the world isn’t an octopus after all.

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In an effort to accelerate deportations, the Trump administration devised a plan to enter into agreements with other countries to accept immigrants regardless of whether they were from there. So far, it has been a struggle.

2⃣ Tax surprise

Some people who have Affordable Care Act coverage might owe the government money for premium subsidies received during the previous year. Here’s what you should know.

3⃣ Seeing double

Scientists created precise virtual replicas of diseased hearts to help doctors learn how to better treat the real thing. The technology could save the lives of patients with irregular heartbeats.

4⃣ ‘We’re happier’

A Miami couple felt something was missing and decided the city wasn’t the right environment to raise their children. After two years in Italy, they can’t imagine living anywhere else.

5⃣ Now that’s a bargain

A work of art by Picasso valued at more than $1 million will be raffled off for 100 euros — about $116. See what it looks like.

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Tearful reunion: Michelle Hundley Smith disappeared in 2001 and was only recently found after a tip to police. Watch the emotional moment when she sees her daughter again.

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