Cuba

Hollywood Rediscovers Cuba: Is It Too Soon To Call It Havanawood?

11:37am May 04, 2016

by Mandalit del Barco

Fast & Furious 8 is the second U.S. movie, and the first big-budget Hollywood film, to be shot in Cuba since the recent improvement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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The 700-plus passengers who are expected to be aboard the Adonis cruise ship when it leaves the U.S. for Cuba in May can now include native-born Cubans.

Carnival Says Its Cruises To Cuba Can Now Include Cuban-Born Passengers

10:03am April 22, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The cruise company says Cuba has relaxed its ban on Cuban-born people returning to the island by boat.

Cuban President Raúl Castro (left), Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdés (center) and Cuban Vice President Miguel Díaz-Canel sit side by side at the Artemisa Mausoleum monument in July 2014.

World News

Are Cuba's Communist Leaders Ready For Life Without Castro?

5:49pm April 16, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

Under a cloud of secrecy, the island's top leaders are gathering for a party meeting that may usher in the beginning of the post-Castro world.

Alcides Escobar #2 of the Kansas City Royals scores a run in the fifth inning against the New York Mets in Game Two of the 2015 World Series.

Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day

5:28pm April 02, 2016

New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.

Eduardo Martinez shares a picture of himself as Samantha (in the blond wig).

Health & Safety

Love, Loss And Beauty Pageants: Inside A Cuban HIV Sanitarium

5:57pm March 26, 2016

by Rebecca Sananes

The "Christian Dior Of Cuba" looks back on bittersweet memories from his time living in a housing facility for people with HIV.

Mick Jagger performs at Ciudad Deportiva in Havana, Cuba, on March 25, 2016.

The Rolling Stones Rock Cuba

5:38pm March 26, 2016

by James Doubek

Rock 'n' roll was banned for decades in Cuba. But in a sign of changing times, the legendary band played a two-hour show for hundreds of thousands in Havana.

Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer Alicia Alonso acknowledges applause as she enters the theater that bears her name, before the arrival of President Obama at the Gran Teatro de la Havana.

WATCH: On A Tough News Day, A Remarkable Moment Of Grace

2:58pm March 22, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Right before President Obama's speech in Havana, Cuban prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso stole the show.

President Obama delivers a speech at the Grand Theater of Havana in Cuba on Tuesday. Obama said he came to Cuba to

Obama In Havana: 'It's Time Now For Us To Leave The Past Behind'

11:39am March 22, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

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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Cuban President Raul Castro tries to lift up the arm of President Obama at the conclusion of their joint news conference in Havana, Cuba, on Monday.

Obama And Castro Share An Awkward Handshake In Cuba After Historic Meeting

5:43pm March 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

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.

Cuban President RaÃºl Castro lifts up President Obama's arm at the conclusion of Monday's joint news conference at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana.

National

Obama: 'This Is A New Day — Es Un Nuevo Dia — Between Our Two Countries'

4:48pm March 21, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

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.