So. Fla. Bay Of Pigs Heroes Honor 50th Anniversary Of Invasion
Sunday, April 17th, is the fiftieth anniversary of an event that lives in infamy for Cuban Americans: the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
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Sunday, April 17th, is the fiftieth anniversary of an event that lives in infamy for Cuban Americans: the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Fifty years ago this Sunday, a group of 1,400 Cuban exiles, trained by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, launched the Bay of Pigs invasion.
An elderly ex-CIA operative and longtime Fidel Castro foe spoke to reporters Wednesday for the first time since being acquitted on federal terrorism-related charges following an 11-week trial.
During an 11-week trial that featured a seemingly endless parade of 24 witnesses, federal prosecutors meticulously presented the U.S. government's case against an elderly ex-CIA agent from Cuba accused of lying during immigration hearings.
A Texas jury has found an elderly ex-CIA agent from Cuba not guilty of all 11 counts of perjury, obstruction and immigration fraud.
Former President Jimmy Carter met with a jailed American contractor Wednesday but said Cuban leaders had made it clear they do not plan to release him.
A conservative former U.S. diplomat testified in federal court Friday saying that an ex-New York Times reporter at the center of an anti-communist militant's perjury trial is biased against Cuban-Americans, especially those who oppose Fidel Castro.
Ever since he stepped down from his official roles in the Cuban government, U.S. officials have believed Fidel Castro was still in charge. Tuesday, Castro said he resigned five years ago from all his official positions, including head of Cuba's Communist Party.
On this day fifteen years ago, a plume of smoke captured by a tourist's camera from a cruise ship marked the spot where a pair of Cuban MIG jets shot down two Brothers to the Rescue planes.
Lawyers for a former CIA agent charged with perjury grilled a Miami-based attorney, saying she granted him an immigration hearing because she was helping prosecutors gather evidence against him.
Travel to Cuba got a little easier Friday.
Jury selection continues Tuesday at the Texas trial of Cuba's public enemy No. 1, anti-Castro militant Luis Posada Carriles.
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of 82-year-old Luis Posada Carriles. Posada is an anti-Castro Cuban exile and former CIA operative.
South Florida Cubans facing tough economic times in the current U.S. recession may be interested to note that Cuban President Raul Castro has told legislators in that country that tightening belts is in order.
The treasure-trove of U.S. diplomatic documents from the Wikileaks website showed that the Cuban government works well with the U.S. Coast Guard on drug cases, but has "significant frustration" at the lack of cooperation on drug cases from the Jamaican government.
Cuba harshly criticized a new video game in which U.S. special operations soldiers try to kill a young Fidel Castro, saying Wednesday that the violent role-playing glorifies assassination and will turn American children into sociopaths.
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
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The South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the loss of two veteran Palm Beach County deputies who were killed in a tragic crash on Thursday morning, with a third deputy remaining in critical condition.
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
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The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
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Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
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Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
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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.
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Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.