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Associated PressNovember 27, 2016

The number of Cuban migrants trying to reach U.S. soil began surging when the United States announced it was resuming diplomatic relations with Cuba. But officials with the U.S. Coast Guard’s 7th District said they’re not gearing up for any immediate, large-scale migration from the island nation only 90 miles from Key West following the […]

Associated PressNovember 27, 2016

Music fell silent, weddings were canceled and people wept in the streets Saturday as Cubans faced their first day without the leader who steered their island to both greater social equality and years of economic ruin. Across a hushed capital, dozens of Cubans said they felt genuine pain at the death of Fidel Castro, whose […]

Associated PressNovember 26, 2016

The death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro prompted celebrations among the country’s exiles in Miami, and expressions of sorrow from some world leaders. Within half an hour of the Cuban government’s announcement Saturday of the death of the 90-year-old revolutionary leader, cheers were heard in Miami’s Little Havana. Thousands of people banged pots, waved Cuban flags and […]

Associated PressNovember 26, 2016

Cuban leader Fidel Castro would always laugh off speculation about his health. With an athletic build, and physical stamina that lasted deep into his 70s, it seemed he would continue to rule for many more years. Castro’s own physician, a specialist in longevity, even suggested in 2004 that the leader could live to 140. “I […]

Associated PressNovember 26, 2016

Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule of Cuba, has died at age 90. With a shaking voice, President Raul Castro said on state television that his older brother died at 10:29 p.m. Friday. He ended […]

Associated PressNovember 25, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump holds stock in the company building the disputed Dakota Access oil pipeline, and pipeline opponents warn that Trump’s investments could affect any decision he makes on the $3.8 billion project as president. Trump’s 2016 federal disclosure forms show he owned between $15,000 and $50,000 in stock in Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners. That’s down from […]

Associated PressNovember 25, 2016

Federal prosecutors in central Florida have created a special unit aimed at reducing the number of violent criminals in the region. The special prosecution unit was formed at the suggestion of Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith. Smith told the Orlando Sentinel that the majority of violent crime in his city is committed by a few people. He […]

Associated PressNovember 24, 2016

President Barack Obama and his family are spending Thanksgiving with friends, family, turkey and touchdowns, as he puts it, and reflecting “on what truly binds us as Americans.” He says the country has just emerged from “a noisy, passionate and sometimes divisive campaign season.” But he says in his weekly radio address that the holiday […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

Within minutes of being named Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, Betsy DeVos pledged to oversee a “transformational change” in U.S. education, something the wealthy Republican donor has pursued in her home state of Michigan and beyond as an advocate for school choice. “I am honored to work with the president-elect on his vision to […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

A group of election lawyers and data experts have asked Hillary Clinton‘s campaign to call for a recount of the vote totals in three battleground states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — to ensure that a cyberattack was not committed to manipulate the totals. There is no evidence that the results were hacked or that […]

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Florida Coast Guard not preparing for large Cuban migration

Weeping, hopeful, Cubans look to future without Fidel Castro

Celebration and sorrow mingle after the death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro

Secrecy shrouded details of Fidel Castro’s health

Cuba’s Fidel Castro, who defied U.S. for 50 years, dies at 90

Donald Trump’s stock in oil pipeline company raises concern

State, federal agencies working together in central Florida to combat violent crime

Friends, family, turkey and touchdowns for Obamas’ holiday

Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary is choice advocate

Experts ask Hillary Clinton to seek recount in 3 battleground states