Politics 19 hours ago Democrats and Republicans criticize Biden admin's Cuba detente The Biden administration earned blowback from both Democrats and Republicans for moving to nix Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation.
Politics 19 hours ago White House removes Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move The Biden administration lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump White House issued the designation.
Politics 19 hours ago Biden admin appeals plea agreements with Guantánamo detainees, including 9/11 mastermind The Biden administration is asking for a federal appeals court to temporarily block a plea deal agreement with three detainees in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
U.S. 19 hours ago Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees Three Guantanamo Bay detainees were transferred out of Cuba this week to Malaysia and Kenya, the Pentagon announced, leaving 27 remaining at the facility.
Politics 19 hours ago China denies new report linking CCP to four sites in Cuba allegedly used to spy on the US The Center for Strategic and International Studies released a report last week detailing facilities in Cuba that it claims China may be using to gather signal intelligence on the U.S.
Politics 19 hours ago GOP lawmaker warns Cuban blackouts are an admonition against a Kamala Harris presidency Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., who represents part of Miami and the Keys, drew a connection between the crises facing Cuba and the politics of Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders
World 19 hours ago Cuba working to reestablish electrical service after second grid collapse Cuba's government is reportedly working to reestablish electrical service across the country after the national grid collapsed for the second time since midday Friday.
World 19 hours ago Cuban power plant failure leaves millions in the dark in island-wide outage Millions of Cubans were left without power on Friday after a failure at a power plant, the communist government said.
World 19 hours ago Havana Syndrome study halted as review finds some patients were coerced A long-term study on patients with Havana Syndrome has been shut down after an investigation by the National Institute of Health discovered the mishandling of medical data.
Health 19 hours ago CDC on alert as 'Sloth fever' hits the US — a disease spread by travelers from Cuba and South America More than 20 cases of of Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, have been reported in travelers returning from Cuba, the CDC said Tuesday. The disease is spread primarily through bites.
Health 19 hours ago 'Sloth fever,' or the Oropouche virus, has entered the US, here's what to know A disease transmitted by mosquitoes — the Oropouche virus, or sloth fever — has been detected in the United States. Travelers returning to the U.S. from Cuba had contracted the virus in recent months.
Lifestyle 19 hours ago Cuban sandwich born in Tampa, Florida, is now an American culinary classic The Cuban sandwich is an all-American savory creation first made in Tampa, Florida, over a century ago. It features the flavors of many different cultures that built Tampa.
Politics 19 hours ago Cuban regime’s reported return to meddling in US elections a ‘badge of honor’ for targeted critics Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he wears the Cuba regime's derision of him like a 'badge of honor,' after reports surfaced the regime is again trying to interfere in elections.
World 19 hours ago Russian warships make second Cuba visit in 2 months Warships from Russia’s Baltic Fleet have arrived in Cuba in a visit the Caribbean country called routine. Naval activity has recently increased due to Russia's tensions with the U.S.
Lifestyle 19 hours ago Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.
Politics 19 hours ago ‘New Cold War’: Lawmakers sound alarm on Cuba-China threat after bombshell spy base images surface The Center for Strategic and International Studies released images showing Cuban spy facilities believed to be accessible to the Chinese government, according to their investigation.
Opinion 19 hours ago Putin is operationalizing anti-submarine warfare doctrine against the US homeland, Pentagon must pay attention The Pentagon says that Russian President Vladimir Putin's warships and nuclear-powered attack submarine operating off the coast of Florida are not a threat. The Pentagon had better revise its threat assessment criteria.
Opinion 19 hours ago This is how the world can solve its refugee crisis Sadly, many of the communist regimes that caused refugee crises during the Cold War due to their totalitarian tactics and persecution continue as nefarious actors today.
Opinion 19 hours ago Russian warships near Florida aim to intimidate. Our Navy views them more like target practice Putin's navy isn't safe close to home, so he sent Russian warships to Cuba to try and intimidate the US. Our Navy isn't bothered at all and is using the visit to gather intel.
World 19 hours ago Here's what Russia's warships in Cuba are capable of A former Navy rear admiral says the arrival of Russian naval ships in Cuba is a move the U.S. has previously seen from Russia, and the U.S. is prepared for the threat.
Lifestyle 19 hours ago Arizona man, originally from Cuba, becomes emotional at seeing the White House for the first time After coming to America in 2021, Yoel Diaz and his wife, Marissa Diaz, have been documenting his journey in the U.S., including his recent adventure to the White House.
World 19 hours ago Russian warships arrive in Cuba ahead of military exercises, tensions with West over Ukraine Russian naval ships arrived Wednesday to Cuba as both countries plan to conduct military exercises in the Carribean.
Politics 19 hours ago Putin's fleet of warships in Cuba is direct warning to Biden, experts say Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving a warning to President Biden by sending a fleet of warships to Cuba. Putin has threatened to arm U.S. neighbors.
World 19 hours ago 4 Russian ships to dock in Cuba next week Four Russian vessels, including a nuclear-powered sub, will arrive in Cuba's capital, Havana, next week, officials said as they cited "historically friendly relations" with Moscow.
Politics 19 hours ago 'It's absurd': Congress takes bipartisan action after Cuban officials' tour secure parts of major airport Florida lawmakers are looking to ban tours of the kind seen at Miami International Airport, where Cuban officials were reported to have been given a tour of secure areas.
Politics 19 hours ago Biden's move to lift financial restrictions on notorious dictatorship triggers backlash Rep. Carlos Gimenez led a slew of criticism against the Biden administration and specifically the Treasury Department after it adjusted regulations aimed at more freedom for Cuban businesses.
Politics 19 hours ago 'Insult to injury': Florida lawmakers erupt over Cuban officials touring secure parts of top airport Lawmakers in Congress are demanding answers from the Biden administration over a tour given to Cuban officials at Miami International Airport, including secure areas.
U.S. 19 hours ago Carnival Cruise Line ship rescues 27 migrants adrift off Cuba coast Staff on the Carnival Paradise rescued 27 Cubans signaling for help 20 miles off the west Cuban coast on Sunday as the cruise liner made its way from Tampa to Roatan, Honduras.
Lifestyle 19 hours ago On this day in history, April 20, 1898, President William McKinley asks Congress to declare war on Spain On this day in history, April 20, 1898, the 25th president, William McKinley, went to Congress to ask for declaration of war on Spain in defense of Cuba, which had been battling Spain.
Politics 19 hours ago Former US ambassador, Cuban spy blames decision to betray country on Yale's radical politics in 60s, 70s Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha, who pleaded guilty last week to serving as a Cuban spy, blames radical politics from Yale during formative college years.
U.S. 19 hours ago Former US ambassador, NSC official admits to acting as secret agent for Cuba, learns fate: DOJ A former U.S. Ambassador and National Security Council official admitted to acting as a secret agent of the Cuban government for decades as a judge handed down a 15-year sentence.
