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Cubans fleeing in high numbers despite new diplomatic ties ALICIA A. CALDWELL, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While more than 50 years of enmity between …

We all lie, scientists say, but politicians even more so WASHINGTON (AP) — This is the season of lies. We watch with fascination as candidates …

Renowned Cuban pro-reform economist fired as chill sets in ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — One of Cuba’s most renowned advocates of economic reform …

MONROE COUNTY PASSES RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THREAT POSED TO WATER SUPPLY BY HYPERSALINE PLUME CAUSED BY NUCLEAR PLANT  The Monroe County Board of County …

Cuba’s aging leaders to remain in power years longer MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — The former guerrilla fighters who founded Cuba’s single-party government …

Cruz wins all 14 Wyoming Republican delegates CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Painstaking organization and in-person campaigning paid off again for Ted Cruz on Saturday as …

GOP official rails over effort aimed at nomination rules WASHINGTON (AP) — In an extraordinary display of internal discord, the chairman of the Republican Party’s …

How Trump can lock up GOP nomination before the convention WASHINGTON (AP) — To all the political junkies yearning for a contested Republican convention this …

Cuban Americans protest exclusion from Carnival Cuban cruise MIAMI (AP) — Some Cuban Americans are complaining that Carnival Corporation is unfairly excluding them from sailing …

GOV. RICK SCOTT SIGNS THE FLORIDA KEYS STEWARDSHIP ACT INTO LAW Gov. Rick Scott signed the Florida Keys Stewardship Act into law on April 14. …

Land mines of the sea: Cleaning up lost fishing gear WAYNE PARRY, Associated Press WARETOWN, N.J. (AP) — They are the land mines of the …

Kasich Says He Can Still Be GOP’s 2016 Choice By Associate Press Republican presidential candidate John Kasich acknowledges that running third among the three remaining …

Trump Campaign Manager Won’t Face Battery Charges By Associate Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign manager won’t be prosecuted for battery …

Obama Touts Robots, US Ingenuity At White House Science Fair By Associate Press WASHINGTON (AP) — They came with eco-glue and Lego launchers. Their tag …

Sanders Cheers Strikers As 39K Verizon Workers Walk Out By associate Press NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheered on striking Verizon …

Affordable Housing Votes Limit Luxury Housing Construction In Key West By Pru Sowers New luxury housing construction will come almost to a standstill in Key …

Havana Challenge By Terry Schmida Organizers of this year’s Havana Challenge boat race are hoping to build on the success of last year’s event – …

Southard Stop Signs By Pru Sowers Key West City Commissioners are considering putting the brakes on drivers speeding down Southard Street. That thoroughfare is one …

Clinton, Sanders Race In New York Takes On A Tougher Tone By Associate Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — When he launched his longshot presidential bid …

Sanders Criticizes Clinton Record On Fracking By Associate Press A swing through upstate New York is providing Bernie Sanders with a fresh opportunity to contrast …