CUBA
TWINS RUBES More International Interest
Twins scouts were in Mexico yesterday, according to Darren Wolfson, to see Cuban prospects Aledmys Diaz and Dariel Alvarez. Diaz, a 22 year old shortstop, is "known for his ability to hit for power an...
Posted on 1/6/13 at 2:42 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Chris, Lucy and Cuba
We had another great round of guests on WDAZ News @5 this week, to say the least. Beginning with trumpeter Chris Botti whose latest album Impressions was released this week. Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill ...
Posted on 4/20/12 at 5:36 PM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Trade trip to Cuba
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will lead a five-member trade group to Cuba in September. The trip will emphasize dry edible peas and dry beans, staples of the Cuban diet, as well...
Posted on 8/18/10 at 4:35 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Peterson, Klobuchar back Cuba sales
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, both Minnesota Democrats, want more food and other exports to Cuba. Existing law restricts sales to the communist island country. “American...
Posted on 3/12/10 at 11:40 AM
10 Things to Know for Monday 
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday.
By Associated Press , February 17, 2013
Cuban state media say 11 deaths in Hurricane Sandy
Cuban state media have announced 11 deaths from Hurricane Sandy, including a 4-month-old boy who was crushed when his home collapsed.
By Associated Press , October 25, 2012
ND Guard military police leaving soon for Cuba
About 30 North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers are gearing up for a year of duty in Cuba.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2012
Ex Venezuelan Vice President says he met with Fidel Castro
Former Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jaua said Sunday that he met with aging revolutionary icon Fidel Castro for five hours and showed The Associated Press photos of the encounter, quashing persistent rumors that the former Cuban leader was on his deathbed or had suffered a massive stroke.
By Andrea Rodrigue , October 21, 2012
Cuban government to let citizens travel freely
The Cuban government announced Tuesday that it will eliminate a half-century-old restriction that requires citizens to get an exit visa to leave the country.
By Andrea Rodriguez and Peter Orsi , October 16, 2012
Cuban missile crisis beliefs endure after 50 years
The world stood at the brink of Armageddon for 13 days in October 1962 when President John F. Kennedy drew a symbolic line in the Atlantic and warned of dire consequences if Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev dared to cross it.
By Peter Orsi , October 13, 2012
Raul Castro: Cuba willing to sit down with US
Cuban President Raul Castro said Thursday that his government is willing to mend fences with bitter Cold War foe the United States and sit down to discuss anything, as long as it is a conversation between equals.
By Peter Orsi , July 26, 2012
50 years ago, U.S. economic embargo on Cuba began
The world is much changed since the early days of 1962, but one thing has remained constant: The U.S. economic embargo on communist-run Cuba, a near-total trade ban that's been around a half-century as of today.
By Peter Orsi , February 07, 2012
Experts: U.S. lacks plans to adequately respond to oil spill off Cuba
Coast Guard officials told a U.S. House subcommittee today in Florida that Cuba is close to beginning drilling. They say a spill could harm the tourism and fishing industries.
By Laura Wides-Munoz , January 30, 2012
New law will let Cubans buy and sell real estate
The highly anticipated new rules instantly transform islanders' cramped, dilapidated homes into potential liquid assets in the most significant reform yet adopted by President Raul Castro since he took over the communist country from his brother in 2008.
By Paul Haven , November 03, 2011
AP sources: Cuba rebuffs U.S. offer of swap for imprisoned American
The United States offered to let a convicted Cuban spy return home in exchange for the release of an imprisoned American, but Cuba rebuffed the offer, U.S. officials said.
By Desmond Butler and Jessica Gresko , October 14, 2011
Nyad, derailed again on Cuba-to-Keys swim, says she underestimated man o' war threat
In Key West, Fla., today, marathon swimmer Diana Nyad, 62, said she had felt ready to finish the crossing she had failed twice before. But for now, she says she does not plan to try it again.
By Jennifer Kay , September 26, 2011
61-year-old marathon swimmer Nyad drops any more bids to swim Cuba to Florida
Disappointed marathon swimmer Diana Nyad gave up on any more attempts to cross from Cuba to Florida after ending her second bid mid-channel today because of wind, currents and health problems. "For two years, I pictured myself walking up on that shore, and I wanted that moment badly," Nyad said after her support boat docked in Key West.
By Jennifer Kay , August 09, 2011
'IT'S OVER': Diana Nyad, 61, ends second attempted swim from Cuba to Florida
Wind conditions and "less than ideal currents" prompted marathon swimmer Diana Nyad to end her second bid to swim from Cuba to the Florida Keys about halfway through her journey early today.
By Peter Orsi , August 09, 2011
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