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‘Sun, Sea, Sand and Soberana 02': Cuba Open to Inoculating Tourists With Homegrown Covid Vaccine
Cuba aims to be one of the first countries in the world to vaccinate its entire population in 2021.
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Biden Will Try to Close Guantanamo After ‘Robust' Review
The White House says President Joe Biden will seek to close the prison on the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay following a review process
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Cuban Official Asks Biden's Gov't to Reconsider Sanctions
A top Cuban official says declassified U.S. documents pointing out deficiencies in the response to health issues reported by American diplomats on the island show some of the falsehoods the Trump administration used to impose measures against Cuba.
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Trump Administration Hits Cuba With New Terrorism Sanctions in Waning Days
The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to renew relations with the communist-governed island. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step, citing in particular Cuba’s continued harboring of U.S. fugitives, its refusal to extradite a coterie of Colombian guerrilla...
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‘Havana Syndrome' Likely Caused by Pulsed Microwave Energy, Government Study Finds
The mysterious neurological symptoms experienced by American diplomats in China and Cuba are consistent with the effects of directed microwave energy, according to a long-awaited report by the National Academies of Sciences that cites medical evidence to support the long-held conviction of American intelligence officials. The report, obtained Friday by NBC News, does not conclude that the directed energy was…
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Tropical Storm Eta Floods Already Drenched Florida Cities
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Eta is causing dangerous flooding across Florida’s most densely populated urban areas. The system stranded cars and swamped entire neighborhoods with fast-rising water that had no place to drain.
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Cubans Fret as US Sanctions Threaten Western Union Closures
More than 400 Western Union offices that Cubans heavily rely on for remittances sent by family abroad are in danger of closing amid a growing number of sanctions the U.S. government has placed on the island
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Cuba Relaxes Coronavirus Restrictions 7 Months Into Pandemic
Cuba is relaxing coronavirus restrictions in hopes of boosting its economy
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Strengthening Hurricane Delta Roars Toward Mexico's Yucatan
A strengthening Hurricane Delta was on a course to pass by the Cayman Islands early Tuesday before hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula potentially as a major storm and continuing on to strike the U.S. Gulf coast later in the week.
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Young Cuban Americans Are Breaking With Their Parents — By Opening the Door to Democrats
Cuban Americans in South Florida have historically voted Republican. The demographic, which still has fresh memories of Fidel Castro’s repressive regime, has largely backed Republicans, whom they believed would hold a firm line against communism. But that trend is changing among younger Cuban Americans.
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Five Things to Know About Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month has been a big celebration in the U.S. for more than 40 years. Hispanics across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy, while commemorating the importance of diversity. Here are five things you should know, related to the Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Biden Says He'll Reverse Trump Policies on Cuba
America’s approach to Cuba, under a Joe Biden administration, would be very different than it is today. That’s what the former vice president said in an exclusive interview with NBC 6 Anchor Jackie Nespral. “I’d try to reverse the failed Trump policies, it inflicted harm on Cubans and their families,” Biden said. “It’s done nothing to advance democracy and...
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Cuban Immigrant Maximo Alvarez Delivers Emotional Speech About American Dream at RNC
In one of the most emotional moments of the first night of the Republican National Convention, Maximo Alvarez, a Cuban immigrant living in Miami, told his family’s story and reflected on the American dream.
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Tropical Storm Laura Pummels Haiti, Heads Toward US
Tropical Storm Laura flooded neighborhoods with knee-deep water and brought power outages to Haiti Sunday. Warm, deep Gulf waters are expected to strengthen Laura, potentially turning it into a hurricane near Louisiana or Texas.
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‘In the Bullseye:' Gulf Preps for Laura to Slam as Hurricane
The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week.
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Flights Between US and Cuba Being Suspended Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Flights between the United States and Cuba will be suspended amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, officials said. All flights to and from the island will be suspended beginning at midnight Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba tweeted. “April 1. All U.S. citizens should immediately make arrangements to depart Cuba on remaining commercial flights. The last scheduled commercial flight departs...
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Miami Buildings Shake After Powerful Earthquake Between Cuba and Jamaica
Buildings in Miami were evacuated after vibrations from a powerful earthquake that struck between Cuba and Jamaica Tuesday afternoon were felt throughout South Florida. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake was reported about 77 miles north-northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Miami-Dade Police reported receiving phone calls of buildings shaking, and chopper footage showed multiple buildings being evacuated,…
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US Bans Charter Flights to Cuban Cities Besides Havana
The Trump administration is banning charter flights to Cuban cities besides Havana in a new tightening of U.S. restrictions on the island. In October, the administration banned commercial flights to cities outside the capital. The State Department said in a press release Friday that charter operators would have 60 days to wind down their flights to Santiago, Holguin and seven…
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Puerto Rico's Coffee Sector Is at Risk From Another Disaster — Droughts
Hector Muñoz owns a coffee farm in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and hurricanes aren’t the only natural disasters he’s worried about. “If a drought comes it could be catastrophic,” he said. He has reason to be concerned. Powerful El Niños are expected over the next decade and they typically bring drought conditions. Adding to the challenge is the possible impact...
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Schools Teach Refugee, Migrant Kids Skills to Succeed in US
International flags flutter from the ceilings of the outdoor hallways at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs they need to succeed. When the school year begins, the refugee and immigrant children often don’t know the rules. A kid might be fascinated with a light switch they...