• US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro
  • Putin and Xi Hail Their Friendship
  • US Ties Bahamas Politician to Drug Trafficking Case
  • Ebola Fears Surge in Congo
  • Pentagon watchdog to evaluate US military's boat strikes in Latin America
President Trump: The Latest Updates

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters sued Wednesday to block anyone – including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters – from receiving payouts from a new nearly $1.8 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.

Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tension

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States began ratcheting up pressure on communist-controlled Cuba after the military action in Venezuela early this year resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

Former NBA champ Rick Fox appointed opposition senator in the Bahamas

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) – Retired three-time NBA champion Rick Fox was appointed Monday as a senator for the main opposition party in the Bahamas after losing a bid for a legislative seat in last week’s general election.

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be biggest-ever initial public offering

NEW YORK (AP) – The world’s richest man announced plans Wednesday for one biggest sales of stock to the public ever for a space company currently losing billions of dollars year.

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years

NEW YORK (AP) – Target reported the largest jump in comparable sales in four years Wednesday, but a cautious outlook overshadowed convincing evidence that changes under the company’s new CEO are resonating with customers.

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results surpassed Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips.

US indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro

MIAMI (AP) – The Justice Department was expected to announce a criminal case Wednesday against former Cuban President Raúl Castro as the Trump administration escalates pressure on the socialist government, according to two people familiar with the matter.

President Trump: The Latest Updates

Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from an attack by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters sued Wednesday to block anyone – including Jan. 6, 2021, rioters – from receiving payouts from a new nearly $1.8 billion settlement fund for people who claim to be victims of politically motivated prosecutions.

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

BEIJING (AP) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing Wednesday only days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China. Putin and Xi oversaw the signing of more than 40 cooperation agreements in areas such as trade, technology and media exchanges.