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March 20, 2023

Anti-Communist protests take center stage during World Baseball Classic between US and Cuba

Protesters gathered outside loanDepot Park in Miami as Cuba got ready to play the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic. There were demonstrations inside the ballpark too.

March 13, 2023

PETA asks Pentagon to cease animal testing related to 'Havana syndrome'

PETA sent a letter to the Pentagon on Monday, demanding that they cease testing on live animals in their quest to understand the mysterious ailments known as “Havana syndrome.”

March 6, 2023

DOD still probing causes of ‘Havana syndrome’ after intelligence officials say no adversary linked: report

The U.S. Defense Department says it will still continuing to investigating incidents of "Havana Syndrome" despite the intelligence community's inability to link a foreign adversary.

March 1, 2023

'Havana syndrome' not likely caused by foreign adversary, intelligence community finds

The U.S. intelligence community said Wednesday it is unlikely that the physical afflictions called "Havana syndrome" are unlikely to be caused by foreign actors.

February 24, 2023

Pakistani brothers released from Guantánamo Bay after 20 years in custody without charges

Two Pakistani brothers accused of helping al-Qaida members with low-level logistical support almost 20 years ago were released from Guantánamo Bay and sent back to their home country.

February 16, 2023

Mexico to fast-track visas for Cubans with family already in country

Mexico will open an expedited visa application process for Cuban migrants with relatives already living in the country, its Foreign Relations Department announced Wednesday.

February 16, 2023

California Senate candidate Barbara Lee once praised Fidel Castro as 'a smart man'

California Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee filed her paperwork to run for outgoing Senator Dianne Feinstein's seat, but her praise of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro may come back to haunt her.

February 16, 2023

Tampa Rough Riders donate over 10,000 Teddy bears to people who 'need a little love' each year

The 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Rough Riders are a Tampa "krewe" that donates more than 10,000 Teddy bears to needy people each year in honor of Teddy Roosevelt.

February 2, 2023

Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid Khan resettled to Belize

Majid Khan, a Pakistani citizen who pleaded guilty to transporting funds to al Qaeda later used to blow up an Indonesian Mariott hotel in 2003, has been transported to Belize.

February 1, 2023

Maxine Waters insists 'I am not a socialist' when pressed at House hearing

California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters said, "I am not a socialist," Tuesday when pressed by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, to disavow statements she made in 2008.