Clinton calls for end to Cuba embargo
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called for an end to the U.S. embargo of Cuba on Friday, setting up a clear contrast with her Republican rivals on an important issue that...
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Obama’s Cuba policy: A summary
DIPLOMACY Move toward establishing normal diplomatic relations with Cuba, including a U.S. embassy in Havana. Review Cuba's placement on a list of "state sponsors of terrorism." TRAVEL Provide general licenses...
It’s getting easier to visit Cuba
WASHINGTON -- Betsy Blades has been curious about Cuba ever since 1959 when she was 15 years old and watched news clips of Fidel Castro's revolution. The retired social worker...
THE VIEW FROM THE SWAMP THE TRIBUNE’S WASHINGTON BLOG
Barack Obama said Wednesday that Americans do not "owe" John McCain the presidency for the years he spent in a Vietnam prisoner-of-war camp. "We owe him gratitude for that," Obama...
Obama: No vote owed McCain
Barack Obama said Wednesday that Americans do not "owe" John McCain the presidency for the years he spent in a Vietnam prisoner-of-war camp. "We owe him gratitude for that," Obama...
Sex-crime crusader quits U.S. House
In a swift and stunning fall from political power, Rep. Mark Foley resigned his Florida congressional seat Friday, a day after he came under scrutiny for sending questionable e-mails to...
Powerful Andrew launches assault on Louisiana’s coast
(Published Aug. 26, 1992) Hurricane Andrew resumed its devastation late Tuesday night, with still-fresh scenes of South Florida`s tragedy possibly saving lives along the Gulf Coast. Grand Isle, Louisiana`s only...
State’s elections flaws taken to task
After a testy debate, a majority of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission concluded Friday that Florida's election last year was marred by "significant and distressing" barriers that discouraged qualified voters...
TALLYING ABSENTEE VOTES ADDS TO CHAOS
Like so much else this year in the contentious Florida vote count, problems have cropped up across the state with the counting of overseas absentee ballots. As election officials across...