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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Dispatches
WASHINGTON Sen. Paul backs Cuba ties, breaks with Republicans Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Thursday the lengthy U.S. economic embargo against Cuba “just hasn’t worked” and voiced support for opening trade with Cuba in the aftermath of the Obama administration’s policy shift regarding the island nation. Paul became the first potential Republican presidential candidate to […]
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Travel industry eyes ‘exciting possibilities’ of travel in Cuba
While the Obama administration says travel to Cuba for tourist activities remains prohibited, the industry entertains hopes of doing business there eventually.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Hope and fear combine as Cubans consider impact of renewed ties with U.S.
A better economy is hoped for, but loss of cultural identity is feared.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Marathon bombing suspect Tsarnaev in court for first time since 2013
The mother-in-law of Ibragim Todashev, who was shot and killed at his Florida home while being questioned by police after the bombings, shouted words of support at Tsarnaev in the courtroom.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Self-defense fails in Montana man’s murder trial
Despite his 'stand your ground' defense, Markus Kaarma is convicted of deliberate homicide.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Boston Uber driver accused of kidnapping, raping woman
Authorities say he drove her to a secluded location where he sexually assaulted her.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Putin accuses West of trying to sideline Russia
He says the nation's $419 billion in currency reserves are sufficient to keep the economy stable.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Pakistan lifts moratorium on executing terrorists
Meanwhile, the death toll from the attack on an army-run school in Peshawar rises to 144.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
Arctic’s future not very bright, new report says
Ice is being replaced with dark land and water that absorbs more energy, keeping more heat on an already warming planet.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2014
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