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‘What’s the greatest knowledge a person can have? Know thyself’: Morgan State University hosts banned-book symposium in Cuba
The history of book bans in the US goes back to 1637 but has recently increased dramatically, nearly 200% during the 2023-24 school year. This rise is driven by conservative policies claiming many books have themes that go "against" American history.

Cuba frees opposition leader Ferrer

Freed opposition leader Ferrer urges Trump to be firm with Cuba, help alleviate hunger
Cuba Releases Jailed Dissident, Rights Activist Jose Daniel Ferrer
Cuba Frees 127 Prisoners In Biden Deal Including Opposition Leader
Cuba has freed 127 prisoners including opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer in a landmark deal with departing US President Joe Biden that has led to emotional reunions across the communist island.
There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?
Jose Daniel Ferrer, the leader of one of the largest banned anti-government groups in Cuba, was released two days after a surprise flurry of diplomatic activity involving the communist-run island in the waning days of the Biden administration.
Cuba releases a prominent dissident as part of plan to free more than 500 prisoners
Cuba has released prominent dissident José Daniel Ferrer from jail, as part of a Cuban government decision to gradually free more than 500 prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican.
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Cuba: Ballet Beyond Borders concludes with gala in Havana
The Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) initiative closed four days of competitions, master classes and thematic debates with a gala and awards ceremony that recognised outstanding dance participants from around the world.
Cuba starts freeing prisoners a day after the US said it would lift terror designation
Cuba has started releasing some prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden’s administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Havana syndrome concern partly motivated Johnson replacement of House Intelligence chairman
Speaker Mike Johnson's replacement of Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman was partly motivated by Turner's treatment of the Havana syndrome issue.
‘Sinking the Democratic Party’: Biden’s Cuba move spurs rare bipartisan condemnation in key electoral state
Florida Democrats torched outgoing President Joe Biden after he decided to remove Cuba's state-sponsor-of-terrorism designation.
Cuba begins releasing prisoners following Biden announcements
Cuba on Wednesday began releasing prisoners jailed following anti-government protests in 2021, making good on a deal with the Catholic Church that prompted the Biden administration to say it would loosen sanctions on the communist-run nation.
Cuba says mass prisoner release not related to terror designation reversal
In the hours after President Joe Biden lifted its status as a state sponsor of terrorism, Cuba began releasing some of its prisoners.
White House to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba.
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Italian tourist dies in minibus crash in Cuba
An Italian tourist died in a minibus crash in Cuba Thursday, the Italian foreign ministry said Friday. The accident involved a group of seven Italian tourists in Cienfuegos, it said. The other passengers were injured,