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OPINION June 17, 2024

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.

Russia June 14, 2024

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 June 14, 2024

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.

Russia June 12, 2024

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.

Russia June 12, 2024

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.

Cuba June 6, 2024

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.

Cuba June 5, 2024

'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 May 31, 2024

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.

Cuba May 22, 2024

'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.

Cruises April 22, 2024

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 April 20, 2024

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.