Arts Feb 06 ‘Poet of Havana’ uses his music to address pain caused by politics By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Jan 31 Watch 10:00 Trombone Shorty and other musicians use their art as a gateway to better relations between the U.S. and Cuba Can music be the gateway to closer relations between Americans and Cubans and help provide relief amidst the economic downturn and isolation? That is the hope of a group of musicians who have been forging a bond between young students. By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
World Jan 29 The Year of the Snake celebrated with Lunar New Year festivities around the world Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield. By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
World Jun 06 Cubans say Russian warships, including nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week Cuba's foreign ministry said in a news release that the ships will be in Havana between June 12 and June 17, noting that none of them will carry any nuclear weapons, assuring their presence "does not represent a threat to… By Associated Press
World Oct 01 Cubans protest over delays in restoring power to island after Hurricane Ian Groups of Cubans protested Friday night in the streets of Havana for a second night, decrying delays in fully restoring electricity three days after Hurricane Ian knocked out power across the island. By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
May 08 Death toll rises at Havana hotel amid search for survivors By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The death toll of a powerful explosion at a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital has increased to 31 as search crews with dogs hunt through the rubble of the iconic, 19th century building looking for people still missing. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 1:45 News Wrap: Havana hotel blast kills dozens in Cuba In our news wrap Saturday, rescue efforts continue in Cuba after a powerful gas explosion at a hotel in Havana killed at least 26 people and injured dozens more. Also, the Taliban have ordered all women in Afghanistan to cover… Continue watching
May 07 Rescuers search for survivors at Cuba hotel after blast kills at least 27 By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of Friday’s blast at the 96-room hotel. The 19th-century structure in the Old Havana neighborhood did not have any guests at the time because it was undergoing renovations ahead of a planned… Continue reading
May 06 Powerful blast at Havana hotel kills at least 22 By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Dr. Julio Guerra Izquierdo, chief of hospital services at the Ministry of Health, told reporters that at least 74 people had been injured. Among them were 14 children. Continue reading
Jan 28 Tornado hits Havana, killing 3 and injuring 172 By Associated Press A tornado tore through the eastern part of Cuba's capital overnight, toppling trees and bending power poles. Continue reading