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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers remarks on the Havana Syndrome, in Washington

World Jan 10

U.S. intelligence finds no link between ‘Havana syndrome’ and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it’s possible

By David Klepper, Associated Press

World Apr 01

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‘Havana syndrome’ investigator on accusing Russia of targeting U.S. officials

For the last decade, American diplomatic, law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous injuries in the line of duty. Many say they felt attacked by debilitating waves of sound and pressure known as "Havana syndrome." Sunday, 60 Minutes reported…

By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn

Politics Apr 01

U.S. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh holds a press conference at Pentagon in Washington D.C., United States on October 17, 2023. Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images
U.S. defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms

Intelligence assessments have found that it is unlikely that Havana syndrome attacks were conducted by a foreign adversary. But intelligence agencies have varying degrees of confidence in that assessment.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

Politics Mar 18

A vintage car passes by the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, October 30, 2020. Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters
New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients

An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed "Havana syndrome."…

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

Nation Mar 01

A vintage car passes by the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, October 30, 2020. Photo by Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters
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‘Very unlikely’ foreign adversary caused Havana Syndrome, U.S. intelligence says

It is a mystery that has challenged the U.S.’s intelligence community for years. The unexplained illness known as Havana Syndrome, named after the city where diplomats and intelligence officials first suffered from dizziness, cognitive difficulties and even memory loss. Wednesday,…

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Jan 20

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News Wrap: Jan. 6 panel seeks voluntary testimony from Ivanka Trump

In our news wrap Thursday, the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot asked to interview Ivanka Trump. New unemployment claims jumped up by 55,000 last week, to 286,000 — the most since October. Police in Britain arrested two…

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Nov 25

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News Wrap: Europe’s COVID-19 surge raises new alarms

In our news wrap Thursday, Germany became the fifth European nation to pass 100,000 deaths as the Czech Republic declared a 30-day emergency and France announced stricter mandates. Also, millions of Americans celebrated Thanksgiving Day with a return to traditions,…

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Nov 05

WATCH: Blinken announces new coordinator for Havana syndrome investigation

By Matthew Lee, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press

People affected have reported headaches, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms consistent with traumatic brain injuries.

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Aug 24

Possible Havana syndrome case delays Harris trip to Vietnam

By Alexandra Jaffe, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' trip from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed several hours Tuesday by an investigation into a possible case of the so-called Havana Syndrome in Hanoi, administration officials said.

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Jul 30

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CIA still investigating cause of ‘Havana Syndrome’ ailments affecting U.S. diplomats

Judy Woodruff and Nick Schifrin discuss the debilitating medical ailments affecting U.S. diplomatic and intelligence officers in Cuba — which have become known as Havana Syndrome. Six months in, what steps has the Biden administration taken to aid those affected?…

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