Obama In Havana: 'It's Time Now For Us To Leave The Past Behind'
Speaking at the Gran Teatro de la Havana, President Obama spoke about American ideals. He acknowledged differences but also talked about reconciliation.
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Obama And Castro Share An Awkward Handshake In Cuba After Historic Meeting
What began as a regular handshake after a historic meeting between the leaders went awry as the Cuban leader raised Obama's limp arm above his head. It was awkward.
Obama: 'This Is A New Day — Es Un Nuevo Dia — Between Our Two Countries'
The two leaders agreed that there are still deep fissures between the two countries, including on human rights issues. But bilateral talks will continue, they promised.
Obama's Cuba Visit Raises The Question Of Guantanamo Bay's Future
The Americans have had it for more than a century, longer than any other U.S. military base abroad. Obama wants to close down the detention facility. So what are the plans for the military base?
'A Song Of Gratitude': Cuban-American Poet Hopeful Of Improved Relations
Cuban-American poet and author Margarita Engle praises President Obama's "courage to make peace" with Cuba. Her book Enchanted Air tells of being separated from her Cuban family members.
Pressing For Change In Cuba, From Exile In Spain
Back in 2003, Cuba jailed 75 journalists and activists for having contact with the United States. They've been freed into exile in Spain, where they're still pushing for democracy in Cuba, from afar.
Dance, Dance, Revolution: When An American Fell In Love With Castro's Spy Chief
A fairy-tale romance between a dancer from Connecticut and a young Cuban studying at Columbia turned into a political thriller — and resulted in the unlikely birth of a new art form in Cuba.
Publishing Heavyweights Petition White House, Congress To End Cuba Book Embargo
The petition, which comes just before President Obama's historic visit to the island nation, says the embargo is "harmful to book culture" and "counter to American ideals of free expression."
MLB Hopes New Openness Will Ease Players' Path From Cuba To The Majors
The league's plan, which needs approval from the players' union and both governments, would allow direct pickups of Cuban players — no defections — in exchange for cash support for the sport there.
On His Visit To Cuba, President Obama Will Watch Exhibition Ball Game
The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to play the Cuban National Team in Havana. It will the first time a Major League Baseball franchise has played on the island since 1999.