The Cuban-born ballet star has danced ‘The Nutcracker’ countless times in his glittering career.
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Former career U.S. diplomat charged with spying for Cuban intelligence for decades
The Justice Department’s complaint provides a case study of what American officials say are long-standing efforts by Cuba and its sophisticated intelligence services to target U.S. government officials.
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Havana’s once stately homes crumble as their residents live in fear of an imminent collapse
The housing situation in Cuba is critical, with buildings partially or completely collapsing under the weight of storms, lack of maintenance and years of neglect.
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Hurricane Ian swamps southwest Florida, trapping people in homes
The hurricane’s center came ashore with 150 mph winds near Cayo Costa, a protected barrier island just west of heavily populated Fort Myers.
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Hurricane Ian lashes Cuba, aims at Florida as possible Category 4
Tampa and St. Petersburg appear to be the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921.
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Deal allows Cuban players to sign with MLB teams without defecting
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reach an agreement in an effort to curb dangerous trafficking.
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Boeing 737 crashes with 104 passengers aboard in Cuba
HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban airliner with 104 passengers on board plummeted into a yuca field just after takeoff from Havana’s international airport on Friday. There was no immediate word on casualties. Officials said the plane was headed to the eastern city of Holguin when it crashed a short distance from the end of the […]
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Donald Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo military prison open
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a new executive order to keep open the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, marking a formal reversal of his predecessor’s eight-year effort to shut it down. Trump made it clear during his campaign that he wanted Guantanamo to remain open and to “load it up […]
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Doctors identify brain abnormalities in Cuba attack patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors treating the U.S. Embassy victims of mysterious, invisible attacks in Cuba have discovered brain abnormalities as they search for clues to explain the hearing, vision, balance and memory damage, The Associated Press has learned. It’s the most specific finding to date about physical damage, showing that whatever it was that harmed […]
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Elizabeth Brooks Bartlett
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — It is with regret and sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betty” Bartlett on September 22nd, 2017 in Fredericksburg, VA, while surrounded by loved ones. Born September 14th, 1931, she grew up in Portland and became active in the southern Maine equestrian scene. While attending Oak Grove School in Vassalboro, ME […]