Havana Building Collapse Kills 3, Injures 6
Three people died and half a dozen people were injured in Havana Tuesday night when a condemned building collapsed in Central Havana.
Three people died and half a dozen people were injured in Havana Tuesday night when a condemned building collapsed in Central Havana.
Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy who survived a dangerous journey to South Florida aboard a boat that sank and was later taken at gunpoint by US agents from Miami relatives turns 18 in Cuba Wednesday.
Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy who survived a dangerous journey to South Florida aboard a boat that sank and was later taken at gunpoint by US agents from Miami relatives turns 18 in Cuba Wednesday.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a South Florida stop Thursday in support of her new book, No Higher Honor.
The discrepancies, or embellishments, in Senator Marco Rubio's tale of his family's trip to the United States took another strange turn Tuesday.
United States Senator Marco Rubio is dismissing claims that he in any way embellished his family's history when he claimed repeatedly that his parents were Cuban exiles.
New pictures could put rumors of Fidel Castro's death to rest. Last week, the rumors of the 85-year-old former Cuban leader's demise surfaced. Days after, new pictures from a Venezuelan television interview became public proving the reports of Castro's death to be premature.
Social media giant Twitter was buzzing with rumors that former Cuban leader Fidel Castro is dead, or very close to it.
The old guard in Cuba continues to be defeated by time and age, with the latest official to fall Cuban Defense Minister Julio Casas Regueiro, who died of a heart attack Saturday at the age of 75. There was little reaction in South Florida's exile community.
A CIA operative accidentally fired on friendly pilots during the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, according to newly declassified government documents.
Fidel Castro marks his 85th birthday Saturday, but celebrations began Friday in Cuba with a music concert in his honor.
Former Cuban president Fidel Castro ended a more than month long silence to laud President Hugo Chavez's recovery from surgery.
South Florida's Venezuelan community closely watching the health condition of President Hugo Chavez were dealt stunning news Thursday night.Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told his countrymen he underwent surgery in Cuba to remove a cancerous tumor.
Former presidential candidate George McGovern said Thursday that he will board a plane Friday bound for Cuba. McGovern, 88, will be visiting Fidel Castro for the first time in almost 17 years.
Several new photos featuring a recovering Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro were aired on Cuban television Tuesday night.
One South Florida congressman wants to continue the strict remittances and travel to Cuba.
Raul Castro quietly turned 80 years old Friday, with Cubans hoping the president has enough pep in his step to lift the country from a deep economic malaise.
Cuban music icon Pablo Milanes is finally coming to Miami. Milanes helped found Nueva Trova, a form of political folk music that emerged following the Cuban revolution and went on to gain worldwide fame.
He has been called one of the world's most dangerous terrorists, but Luis Posada Carriles insists he concentrates on art, not terror
Former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has criticized the United States for how Special Forces and the C.I.A. killed 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
A new generation of managers is taking the reins at the U.S. government's radio and TV broadcasts into Cuba, promising to overhaul the stations' programming in an effort to make them more relevant and reach a younger audience.
The Obama administration has honored a group of mothers and wives of Cuban dissidents with an award. The honor was granted to the Damas de Blanco -- or "Ladies in White."
To the sound of thunderous applause, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro made a surprise appearance at a meeting of the country's Communist Party Congress.
Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the day when a group of 1,400 Cuban exiles, trained by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, launched the Bay of Pigs invasion to liberate Cuba.
Sunday, April 17th, is the fiftieth anniversary of an event that lives in infamy for Cuban Americans: the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
As Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night, as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for all of South Florida.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
As the storm intensifies, airports across the state are taking the necessary precautions to ensure travelers fly safely and get to their destinations promptly.
Residents in the path of Hurricane Helene in northwest Florida evacuated or were hunkered down Thursday.
As Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday night, as a tropical storm warning remains in effect for all of South Florida.
Storm surge on Florida's Gulf Coast could reach 15 to 20 feet near where the storm makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
Visa exploits its market dominance to stifle competition, costing consumers and merchants billions in extra fees, feds allege in a lawsuit.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
34 laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect, with the homeless changes drawing the most attention.
Some Florida school districts are rolling back a more comprehensive approach to sex education in favor of abstinence-focused lessons.
In a follow-up to last week's special edition of Facing, Jim talks to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D - R.I., who is the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
In about a month and a half Florida voters will decide Amendment 4, which would eliminate the state's six-week abortion ban and would return Florida to what it was like before the U.S. Supreme Court struck Roe v. Wade.
Research shows that an overwhelming majority of likely Florida voters believe global warming is real.
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede discusses the latest update with Miami-Dade County Judge Steve Leifman and county Commissioner Raquel Regalado.
Martin Karp is running against Joe Geller for a Miami-Dade School Board seat.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Teva will stop selling the painkillers on September 30.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.
Don't want to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day sale? These top Amazon air purifiers deals are available now.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Alec Baldwin, lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."