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EXCLUSIVE: Mexican officials are extorting thousands of dollars from migrants applying for asylum
Corrupt officials and cartels demand as much as $3,500 just for the privilege of standing in line.
These Diplomats Are Suing Canada Over the Mysterious Brain Damage They Got While Stationed in Cuba
It’s dubbed the Havana Syndrome and its cause is unknown.
The Pope Soccer Ball Meme Is the Perfect Metaphor for a Broken Religion
As Francis issued some of his harshest words yet on the sex abuse crisis, a Cuban circus performer helped make him a meme.
Nitza Villapol Taught Generations of Cubans How to Make Do and Eat Well
To say that Nitza Villapol wrote the most important Cuban cookbook would be to understate her influence.
The Skate Witches Shred Havana
The first all-women skate crew to visit Cuba challenged macho culture, inspired local girls, and addressed a lack of resources.
Vibrant Photos of Cuban Pigeon Racing
Carlos Jaramillo revisits a pigeon racer and his beautifully dyed birds in Havana.
The Cheapest Places to Travel This Summer to Save on Airfare
Avoid hoards of tourists and sky-high prices by strategically booking trips when destinations aren’t as popular.
The U.S. pulls diplomats out of China over possible “sonic attacks”
“The department has sent a number of individuals for further evaluation."
A U.S. official in China may have suffered a sonic attack
“The U.S. government is taking these reports seriously and has informed its official staff in China of this event.”
The History of Cuba's Ongoing Obsession with Ice Cream
From 15-scoop sundaes to Castro's infatuation with a white-uddered cow, Cuba's relationship with ice cream has always been a passionate affair.
Ana Mendieta Fought for Women's Rights and Paid with Blood
The fearless artist was outspoken about issues like campus rape and domestic violence when they were still taboo.
The Castro era just officially ended in Cuba
86-year-old Raúl Castro stepped down after 10 years as Cuba’s president.