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A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
Cuba announced it will release more than 2,000 prisoners based on good conduct and health considerations, marking the country's largest prisoner pardon in years. The humanitarian move comes during Easter week as the island nation navigates a difficult economic period.
When 140 volunteers boarded a plane from Miami to Cuba, they carried more than supplies. They brought hope during a crisis, and returned home forever changed by what they witnessed.
Lola Vice made history Saturday night in St. Louis, winning the WWE NXT Women's Championship and becoming the first Cuban American woman to hold the title. The former MMA fighter overcame two fierce competitors in a fast-paced triple threat match at Stand & Deliver.
Cuba has begun freeing more than 2,000 inmates following a sweeping presidential pardon. The mass release marks a significant humanitarian gesture affecting thousands of families across the island nation.
More than 2,000 inmates walked free from Cuban prisons this week as families waited with open arms outside prison gates. The humanitarian gesture during Holy Week marks the second major prisoner release in less than a month.
More than 2,000 prisoners in Cuba are returning home to their families this week in what authorities call a humanitarian gesture. The release during Holy Week brings hope to thousands of Cuban families awaiting emotional reunions.
Cuba released over 2,000 prisoners during Holy Week, marking the second major pardon this year. The humanitarian gesture may signal warming relations between Havana and Washington after months of tension.
A new student success center at Miles College honors two Cuban families who found purpose and opportunity through education. The comprehensive hub integrates advising, tutoring, and career services to help students thrive.
Countries once at odds are using ocean science and conservation to build trust and prevent conflicts. From Cuba to Indonesia, marine collaboration is opening diplomatic doors that politics couldn't crack.
Two sailboats that lost contact while delivering humanitarian aid to Cuba have safely arrived in Havana, completing their mission to help millions affected by power outages. The international convoy brought food, medicine, solar panels, and bicycles across the ocean in a powerful display of cross-border solidarity.
Nine crew members, including a four-year-old child, arrived safely in Havana after their humanitarian aid boats disappeared for days during a voyage from Mexico. The international crew delivered 20 tons of essential supplies to Cubans facing severe shortages.
Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid and nine people have been found safe after losing contact for days during their journey from Mexico to Cuba. The vessels are continuing their mission to deliver urgently needed supplies to Cuban communities.
Two sailboats carrying humanitarian supplies to Cuba have been found safe after days of searching, with crews reporting they were simply delayed by rough weather. The vessels are now being escorted to Havana to complete their mission of delivering desperately needed aid.
Researchers in Taiwan built a full-scale dinosaur nest and discovered why oviraptor eggs hatched at different times 70 million years ago. The findings reveal a unique incubation method that combined body heat with sunlight.
Two aid boats that sparked a search and rescue mission arrived safely in Cuba after losing communication during their eight-day voyage from Mexico. The vessels were carrying humanitarian supplies as part of a 50-tonne international relief effort to support communities facing shortages.
Mexico is standing firm on a program that brings Cuban doctors to underserved rural areas, even as the US pressures countries to end such partnerships. President Claudia Sheinbaum says the agreement fills a critical healthcare gap for communities that struggle to attract local physicians. #
At 64, Diana Nyad became the first person to swim 110 miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. Now at 76, she says she's in even better shape than during that historic swim.
Activists from six countries battled rough seas to deliver 50 tons of medical supplies, food, and solar panels to Cuba's struggling communities. The shrimp boat Maguro carried hope across the Gulf of Mexico despite strong winds and equipment failures.
When someone told a young woman she was "too close" to her family's disease to become a researcher, Jill Briceño had the perfect response. Her answer, inspired by mastering Cuban cooking, could change how we think about rare disease research.
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