Fidel Castro
Personable Pontiff Coaxes Communist Castro Back to Catholicism...Perhaps
Raul Castro's comments about rejoining the Catholic Church are a sign that Castro has much to gain from the Pope's help in getting the US to loosen restrictions targeting Cuba.
Want a Fidel Castro Bobblehead? Better Get to Guantanamo Bay Fast
As America's relationship with Cuba changes, the offbeat souvenirs sold by Gitmo's official radio station are going to change with it.
The Dark Side of Daiquiri Beach
I went to Daiquirí Beach, tracing the birthplace of that famous cocktail, to find out what’s shaking there today. What I discovered, however, was something I could not have predicted.
'Havana Motor Club' Looks at the Glory and Ingenuity Behind Cuba's Underground Drag Racing Scene
We met the director, one of the film's stars, and Cuba's top racing journalist for a candid conversation about the state of auto racing in Cuba.
Fidel Castro — 'Full of Vitality' — Makes First Public Appearance in More Than a Year
Cuban state media published photos Saturday that showed the 88-year-old former leader shaking hands with members of a crowd in Havana on March 30.
Cuba Turned Down an FBI Offer in 1998 to Swap Fugitive Assata Shakur
The arrest and extradition of black nationalist Assata Shakur, who was convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper in 1973, is still "off the table," a top Cuban diplomat has said.
The Cuba Diaries: Capitalism and Soccer In the Land of Baseball and Communism
Can soccer become the next generation's sport in Cuba? As with everything else in Cuba, it's perhaps just a matter of time.
The Cuba Diaries: One Day with a Havana Sports Fan
What's life like for a hardcore sports fan living in Havana? Like everything else in Cuba, it's more than a bit complicated.
Fidel Castro Breaks His Silence Over Relations with the United States
In an open letter, Castro said that he still does not trust the United States and has not spoken to any US officials himself, but that he is open to the renewal of diplomatic relations.
Alan Gross Returns Home as US and Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relationships In Historic Policy Shift
The US and Cuba swapped prisoners and announced a plan to resume diplomatic relationships, starting a "new chapter" after half a century of hostility.
Talking Heads and Dancing Shoes: How Fatboy Slim Brought His Beats to Broadway
The UK rave legend breaks down how an odd encounter with David Byrne led to the creation of a glitzy musical about party girl and shoe-loving Filipino First Lady Imelda Marcos.
Cuban Cockfights Are Bloody and Violent and Stinky
We found our seats among the rusted steal poles that wrapped around the arena. Then we sat back hoping to cash in as two cocks ferociously clawed each other to death. If we won, we’d earn roughly 20 cents—a fair day’s wage for a country with an average...