Soccer Wins Over New Generation Of Fans In Cuba
President Obama took in a baseball game during his trip to Havana this week, but soccer is encroaching on Cuba's national pastime, especially with young people.
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The Rolling Stones To Play First Concert In Havana
A historic week in Cuba will be capped by yet another historic visit to the island. The Rolling Stones will play in Havana for the first time ever.
How Could Releasing More Mosquitoes Help Fight Zika?
A biotech company says its genetically engineered mosquitoes could help Brazil and other countries fight the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread Zika and other viruses.
Scientists Reveal New Evidence Of Possible Zika Spread Beyond South America
Scientists now have evidence the Zika virus was spreading in South America long before health officials detected it. The findings suggest Zika could be hiding out in other corners of the world, and Southeast Asia may be the next region to see a big outbreak.
Zika Lurked In South America Months Before Cases Reported
To figure out how the outbreak began, scientists decoded the genomes of Zika viruses in Brazil. The findings suggest Zika could be hiding out in other corners of the world.
Despite The Awkward Timing, Argentina Welcomes Obama
The president's visit falls on the 40th anniversary of Argentina's military coup that led to the so-called Dirty War. He has promised to declassify documents shedding light on what the U.S. knew.
Republicans Challenge Plans To Close Gitmo After Brussels Attacks
President Obama's plan to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay got its first formal hearing in Congress. Republicans said after the Brussels attacks, allies wanting to close the prison are likely reconsidering. And if the Guantanamo prison is a recruiting tool for terrorists, they asked, would not an American lockup have the same effect? Officials also confirmed that released detainees have killed Americans.
Obama Outlines ISIS Strategy At Press Conference In Argentina
In the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, President Obama said defeating ISIS and terrorism is his top priority.
Obama Praises And Challenges Cubans In Speech In Havana
In his history-making visit to the island, the U.S. president talked about Cuba's international contributions, and urged young people to build and benefit from a democracy.
Many Ordinary Cubans Welcome Obama's Message Of Peace
Ordinary Cubans greeted President Obama's outreach to their nation warmly as he spoke to the Cuban people in a televised address Tuesday.