Nov 28 Watch 10:15 How Fidel Castro’s death marks a new era for Cuba By PBS News Hour A 21-gun salute launched Cuba’s week of mourning for Fidel Castro, who passed away Friday night at 90. But in Miami, it was a day of celebration for the many who see the former leader’s death as the conclusion of… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump aides say Cuban government will have to change By Anne Flaherty, Associated Press Reince Priebus, Trump's incoming chief of staff, said Trump would reverse Obama's opening to Cuba unless there is "some movement" from the Cuban government. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 9:52 Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90 By PBS News Hour Communist leader Fidel Castro ruled the island of Cuba with an iron fist for almost half a century until he handed over power to his brother eight years ago. Hari Sreenivasan reports on his life and times and his ongoing… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:20 How Fidel Castro maintained a communist stronghold By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro was the father of a revolution that delivered healthcare and education, but repressed dissidents and political freedoms over the course of nearly 50 years of rule. Adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Carla Robbins and… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch World reacts to death of communist leader Fidel Castro By PBS News Hour Fidel Castro’s death provoked mixed reactions from Cubans and political leaders around the world, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladmir Putin. Castro was both reviled and revered, making Saturday a day of celebration and mourning. Continue watching
Nov 26 Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary and communist leader, dead at 90 By Noreen Nasir The fiery communist politician and Cuban revolutionary who led his country for almost half a century, has died, state media announced Saturday. Continue reading
Oct 29 Election exposes generational divide among Hispanics By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Traditionally, Hispanic Americans tend to vote for Democrats, but that support isn't ironclad. Continue reading
Oct 26 U.S. says it will abstain on UN vote on Cuba embargo By Edith M. Lederer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The United States announced Tuesday that it will abstain for the first time in 25 years on a U.N. resolution condemning America's economic embargo against Cuba. Continue reading
Oct 14 Break out the cigars: Obama lifts restrictions on Cuban products By Harry Zahn You can also pour a shot of rum to celebrate. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 9:12 Nearly 2 million warned to flee destructive Hurricane Matthew in the U.S. By PBS News Hour Hurricane Matthew has caused the deaths of 140 people, mostly in Haiti, and that toll is expected to rise. Aid workers who have been able to reach the most heavily damaged areas report near-total losses. The U.S. mainland is the… Continue watching