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Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm

Sep. 08, 2024 20:11 PM EDT

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Socialist Cuba, the birthplace of salsa and other rhythms that have conquered the world, is now surrendering to the invasion of South Korean pop music. Thirteen thousand kilometers of distance separate the Asian nation and the communist-run island, as well as a...

In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters

Jul. 27, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

HAVANA (AP) — Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, Moscow's second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba. The naval group, consisting of a training ship, patrol frigate and refueling tanker, are...

The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984

Jul. 04, 2024 09:31 AM EDT

The age question for presidential candidates is more than four decades old. President Ronald Reagan answered it with a pledge to resign if he became impaired, and later with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second term. ...

Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates

Jun. 25, 2024 11:24 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be a well-rehearsed zinger or an offhand, too-loud sigh. Notable moments from past presidential debates demonstrate how the candidates' words and body language can make them look especially relatable or hopelessly out-of-touch. They also can showcase...