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Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90

Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90

11/26/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90

Clip: 11/26/2016 | 9m 52s

Fidel Castro, who led Cuba for a half-century, dies at 90

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 discord with the U.S.

11/26/2016 | Rating NR

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