A gunman kills five people at a SunTrust Banks branch in Sebring, Florida, United States, following a hostage situation. The suspect later surrenders himself to the authorities. (The Independent)
The Diocese of Covington building in the U.S. state of Kentucky is evacuated after "suspicious" packages were reportedly found outside. Authorities cleared the building of threats later in the evening. (Washington Post)(USA Today)
President Nicolás Maduro says his government is breaking off diplomatic relations with the United States, giving American diplomats 72 hours to leave the country. Juan Guaidó, in turn, asks diplomats of countries that have recognized him as president to remain in Venezuela. (AP)
The Venezuelan military rejects Juan Guaidó's self-proclaimed Presidency and remains loyal to President Nicolás Maduro. (RT)
Blue Origin successfully launches its New Shepard 3 rocket and completes the tenth sub-orbital test flight, reaching an altitude of 106.9 km (351,000 ft), carrying its crew capsule and making a controlled upright landing in West Texas. (NASA)(Ars Technica)