First late-night host to tape a show in Cuba in over over 50 years Relations between Cuba and the United States are improving enough that a U. S. -based late-night TV show was able to travel to Cuba and record an episode.
Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.
President Barack Obama on Monday said that his administration's overture to Cuba will usher in reforms on the island and that he hopes to open a U.S. Embassy in Havana by mid-April. He cautioned that the opening of a full-scale diplomatic post does not mean that ties between Washington and Havana would be completely normalized.
Crowned a national hero by Cuba's president last week, convicted spy Gerardo Hernández - who was release last Dec. 17 after President Barack Obama commuted his double life sentence - says he is ready to return to duty.
Cuban representatives made their way to Foggy Bottom on Friday for the second round of talks with their U.S. counterparts. The goal of the meeting is to pave the way for the openings of a U.S. Embassy in Havana and a Cuban Embassy in Washington.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
The United States and Cuba held a second round of diplomatic talks in Washington, D.C. on Friday in effort to normalize relations between the two countries after decades of a frozen relationship.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best offseasons of any MLB team. The additions of numerous Latin American players is expected to improve this Red Sox team significantly. Latin Post takes a look at the Latino free agents additions by the Red Sox this offseason.
Over 100 anti-government activists were arrested Sunday in Cuba, and detainees are waiting to hear if they will be released Monday, according to dissidents.
This Major League Baseball offseason has been one of the biggest international scouting offseasons ever, specifically in Cuba. With the United States and Cuba normalizing relations, it should have a big impact on the baseball world. Meet the three Cuban players who could be playing in the majors very soon.
In Cuba, Internet access is expensive and residents have to go outside of their homes to get it because it is illegal in most homes. Now, the country has temporarily cut the costs of Internet access at state-run Internet cafes.
The New York Yankees have shown a lot of interest in adding Cuban second baseman Yoan Moncada and Hector Olivera this offseason. Unfortunately for the Pinstripes, so have the San Francisco Giants. Cuba is one of the best baseball nations in the world, and this offseason is full of Cuban talent heading to MLB.
A new scientific study has recently discovered a highly aggressive new strain of HIV in Cuba that progresses three times faster than most common strains of the virus.
The Cuban state-run media reported two men have been sentenced for the crime of killing four people who were trying to leave the communist island in June. Along with the two charged with murder, five more people were also sentenced in connection with a caper designed to con Cubans who wished to migrate from the country into thinking they would be smuggled out when instead the victims would have their money stolen.
Ivan Marquez, the leader of Colombia's largest rebel group Farc, has just announced his organization will discharge all fighters who under the age of 15.
Conan O'Brien has taken a cue from President Barack Obama's efforts to warm ties with Cuba and, over the past weekend, filmed the March 4 episode of his TBS show in Havana.
A new strain of HIV discovered in Cuban patients is worrying researchers. The HIV strain could turn to AIDS in as little as three years if left untreated.
As economic and political relations between United States and Cuba continue to get better, Netflix, the internet movie and television streaming service that provides original programs such as House of Cards and Orange in the New Black, is ready to send its shows into the communist island country.
The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles are flirting with the idea of possibly playing Major League Baseball exhibition games in Cuba. Cuba and the United States have had their differences in the past, but it appears as if a resolution is nearing.
The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.
