World May 21 WATCH: Rubio says Trump prefers Cuba diplomatic solution, but says likelihood 'is not high' By Associated Press
World May 21 WATCH: Blanche says he expects Raúl Castro to face charges in U.S. of his own will 'or another way' Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who announced the indictment Wednesday in Miami, said he expected former Cuban President Raúl Castro to appear in the U.S. for prosecution, either by “his own will or by another way.”… By Dave Collins, Gene Johnson, Associated Press
Politics May 20 WATCH: Trump says Raúl Castro indictment is 'a very important moment' for Cubans The comments came shortly after federal prosecutors announced charges against Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government. By Associated Press
World May 20 Watch 9:20 U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions Raúl Castro, the brother of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department. The 96-year-old has held many senior positions, including the presidency. Castro and four others were charged in the 1996 killings of Americans… By Geoff Bennett, Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela
World May 20 What to know about Brothers to the Rescue, Cuban exiles' group at the heart of Raúl Castro's indictment Founded by emigré José Basulto, it aimed to help Cuban refugees in the Florida straits by dropping supplies from small planes and alerting the U.S. Coast Guard. By Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press
May 20 What's happening between U.S. and Cuba? Here's a timeline of recent tensions By Associated Press The United States began ratcheting up pressure on communist-controlled Cuba after the military action in Venezuela early this year resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: U.S. announces indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro By Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: 'Day of justice is finally arriving' for Castro family, GOP House members say By Associated Press Three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Justice Department is preparing to seek the indictment against the former Cuban president, connected to his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated… Continue reading
May 19 Watch 8:49 Ada Ferrer reflects on family history and forces shaping Cuba and the U.S. in new memoir By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Ada Ferrer has spent her career exploring history, identity and memory. In her new book, "Keeper of My Kin," she turns inward, tracing her own family story across generations, while examining the larger forces that… Continue watching
May 15 Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say By Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. Continue reading