cuba
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
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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PublishedSeptember 25, 2022
Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
The sweeping code also would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents in regard to grandchildren, protection of the elderly and measures against gender violence.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2018
Another View: Cuba envisions change – but not enough of it
A proposed new constitution does not foresee a nation where people are free to pick their own leaders.
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PublishedMay 18, 2018
More than 100 people die as Cuban airliner crashes and burns
Only three people are known to have survived after the 39-year-old plane went down shortly after takeoff from Havana.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2017
Trump takes away chance for Americans to get a Cuban education
We finally arrive at a moment in time where two countries right next to each other can see for themselves, and then it is lost.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2017
Cubans venture out in the wake of Hurricane Irma
'The streets are full of rubble... Even the oldest trees in town have been knocked down,' said an eyewitness.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Another View: Reversing course on Cuba won’t advance U.S. interests
Engagement alone can't break the one-party state's grip, but boosting sanctions won't sway Havana, either.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Despite surge in U.S. tourism, loss of Venezuelan aid shrinks Cuban economy
The island's gross domestic product falls nearly 1 percent.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
USM students head to Cuba in first-of-its-kind trip for UMaine System
Nursing and tourism majors hope to learn more about the island's challenges and opportunities.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2016
Cubans streaming into U.S. before Trump can take office
Experts say the current influx will rival the previous peak in 1980.