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Barack Obama and Fidel Castro's Cuba
In Latin America and in Washington there's pressure for changing the policy of isolating Fidel Castro's Cuba. As President Obama prepares for the Summit of the Americas, how far is he willing to go? Will he insist that Cuba change its repressive ways? Also, a hijacked crew retakes its ship from Somali pirates. On Reporter's Notebook, are Nevada politicians embarrassed to tax legal prostitution?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenIn Latin America and in Washington there's pressure for changing the policy of isolating Fidel Castro's Cuba. As President Obama prepares for the Summit of the Americas, how far is he willing to go? Will he insist that Cuba change its repressive ways? Also, a hijacked crew retakes its ship from Somali pirates, and the State of Nevada has a $3 billion budget shortfall. Will it bridge the gap by taxing prostitution where it's legal?
Banner image: US Democrat congresswoman Barbara Lee speaks during a briefing yesterday at National Hotel in Havana, next to US congresspersons (L to R) Laura Richardson, Emanuel Cleaver, Bobby Rush and Mel Watt. Photo: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesHijacked Crew Re-take Vessel from Somali Pirates
Pentagon officials say the crew of a US-flag cargo ship has re-taken the vessel from pirates who seized it after a three-hour chase 300 miles off the coast of Somalia.
Read the story6 minBarack Obama and Fidel Castro's Cuba
For the first time since 2006, American officials met yesterday with Fidel Castro in Cuba. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus reported that he was healthy and talkative as ever.
Read the story37 minNevada Considers Taxing the Oldest Profession
Thirty years ago, Nevada gave rural counties the option to legalize prostitution. The brothels are licensed and regulated locally, but have never been taxed by the state. Now, hard times have led to a budget shortfall of $2.8 billion.
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