LYONS: One trip candidate Jeff Greene can't shake

Maybe there is something amiss with the electronic navigation systems on Jeff Greene's mega-yacht. Read More

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U.S. advances to baseball title game vs. Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Vanderbilt's Sonny Gray scattered three hits over seven innings and Connecticut's George Springer hit a grand slam as the United States Collegiate National baseball team defeated host Japan, 4-2, Thursday in the semifinal of the FISU World University Baseball Championships in Yokohama Stadium. Read More

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U.S. said to be near easing restrictions on travel to Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Obama administration will soon ease some restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, according to growing but unconfirmed reports. Read More

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Carlos Varela and his group to be invited at the New York Lincoln Center

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuban singer song writer Carlos Varela has been invited by New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at the Damrosch Park next August 11th. Their concert, scheduled for 6:00 PM is part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors event, which this prestigious organization celebrates each year. Read More

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At 50, Cuban trade embargo is not aging well

The half-century-old Cuban trade embargo has seen better days. Read More

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Repair Works on Sea Road to Jardines del Rey Continue

<p style="text-align: justify;">CIEGO DE AVILA, CUBA.- Several construction units from the central city of Ciego de Avila are working on the repair of the causeway connecting mainland with the keys of Jardines del Rey, one of the most important tourist resorts of Cuba. Read More

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Successful Presentation of La Colmenita in Bogota

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuban Children’s Theater Group La Colmenita HAVANA, CUBA.- The Cuban Children’s Theater Group La Colmenita performed the piece La Cucarachita Martina with great success at the Eliecer Gaitan Theater of Bogota, along with the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of San Cristobal. Read More

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Obama Said to Consider Easing Educational Travel to Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">President Barack Obama may ease travel restrictions on Cuba, allowing more Americans to visit the island on educational and cultural trips, said a U.S. official who declined to be named because he is not authorized to speak on the subject. Read More

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Cuba demands removal from "terrorism sponsor" list

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuba demanded on Thursday an immediate removal from the list of countries designated by the United States as "state sponsor of terrorism." Read More

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Cuba lawmakers to hear Fidel Castro nuclear fears

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba has called a special session of its parliament for Saturday to discuss warnings by former President Fidel Castro that the world was on the brink of nuclear war. Read More

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