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U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president
Law U.S. grand jury indicts Raul Castro, ex-Cuban president May 20, 20261:53 PM ET Jaclyn Diaz Former Cuban President Raul Castro speaks during the National Assembly in 2018 in Havana, Cuba, after the country was led by the first non-Castro Cuban president since 1976. Alexandre Meneghini/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alexandre Meneghini/Pool/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Justice has secured an indictment against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, for an...
WATCH: Duffy flips script on Dem senators with pointed questions about their own campaign cash
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy turned the tables on two Democratic senators who accused him of allowing companies under his oversight to bankroll his "Great American Road Trip," firing back by highlighting donations they received from industries and groups tied to policies they regulate.In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the bipartisan America 250 commission sanctioned Duffy's participation in a 10-state road trip with his family to encourage tourism. The expedition was funded by t...
Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that former Cuban leader Raúl Castro has been indicted over a 1996 incident in which Cuban jets shot down two civilian planes, killing four Cuban Americans.
Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist
Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treatiesThe decision of a Norwegian appeals court to dismiss the extradition of an activist accused of facilitating the illegal entry of people into Greece has been hailed as a rare victory for human rights.In a judgment described as unprecedented by lawyers representing Tommy Olsen, the Norwegian founder of the NGO the Aegean Boat Report, the court unanimously rejected the...
DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes’ shooting
BREAKING NEWSMay. 20, 2026, 5:35 PM UTCJustice DepartmentJustice DepartmentDOJ indicts Raúl Castro over fatal 1996 civilian planes’ shootingThe 94-year-old former president of Cuba was head of the military when two small airplanes from Brothers to the Rescue, a Cuban exile group, were shot down, killing four Cuban Americans.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Raul Castro in Havana on May 1.Yamil Lage / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Nicole Acevedo, Carmen...
Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently
Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China as the indispensable centre of global diplomacy.
Trump demands Senate parliamentarian's ouster for axing ballroom security funding
President Donald Trump wants Senate Republicans to boot the upper chamber’s rules referee after security funding for his ballroom was nixed. Trump pointed his fury on Wednesday at Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who holds a nonpartisan role that dictates what can and cannot make it through the budget reconciliation process. Republicans are currently trying to ram through a $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package, but MacDonough over the weekend stripped out one of Trump’...
‘Papa, they will kill me’: Newlywed teen calls dad for help, found hanging hours later in UP
A 19-year-old woman was found dead in her in-laws' home in Amroha, UP, hours after she reportedly pleaded with her father to rescue her, fearing for her life. Her family alleges dowry death, claiming she was murdered by her husband and in-laws after they demanded Rs 10 lakh. An FIR has been registered.
US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime
Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996The United States has issued a federal criminal indictment against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, on Wednesday, and five others in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s campaign to oust the country’s six-decades-old communist regime.The 94-year-old political figurehead was charged in Miami, Florida, with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of dest...
Cuban ex-President Raul Castro indicted on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.The indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials are expected to make the announcement in Miami.The charges include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and murder.This is a breaking news story. Ple...
DOJ indicts Cuban ex-President Raul Castro on charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been indicted in connection to his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to the Rescue.The indictment was unsealed on Wednesday. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials are expected to make the announcement in Miami.The charges include conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, destruction of aircraft and murder.This is a breaking news story. Ple...
Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign
The House passed a sweeping housing bill backed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, handing Republicans a potential affordability win ahead of November’s midterms. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly 396-13 to send the bipartisan measure aimed at boosting housing supply and homeownership to the Senate, where it will need final sign-off before being signed into law by the president."The White House supports the House’s housing bill thanks to the changes that were made," a White House official told...
Omar breaks silence on alleged fraud connections in statement pointing to Trump admin: 'Flat out false'
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is speaking out over mounting questions from critics about her possible connection to the massive Feeding Our Future fraud scandal in Minnesota and suggested the Trump administration bears responsibility. "Any claim that I had knowledge of this scheme is flat-out false," the Minnesota congresswoman said in a written statement to Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "The MEALS Act was signed into law by President Trump and passed with bipartisan support as part o...
Senate plots permanent end to government shutdowns with bipartisan push
FIRST ON FOX: The Senate is taking another step to prevent government shutdowns, this time to stop them from happening altogether. It’s a move that comes after Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., successfully changed the Senate rules to prevent lawmakers in the upper chamber from being paid during shutdowns — a play designed to ensure that senators feel the same pain as federal workers during future closures. But Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., are taking things a step further to...
Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near collision after flying close to RAF spy plane
UK government calls incident ‘unacceptable’ after Su-27 jet comes within six metres of unarmed spy plane over Black SeaA Russian jet flew within six metres of an RAF spy plane flying at 500mph over the Black Sea, one of two mid-air incidents last month described as “dangerous and unacceptable” by the defence secretary John Healey.An Su-27 jet conducted six passes in front of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint flying close to its nose, potentially risking a collision that could have triggered a diplomati...
Carney Pitches Reluctant British Columbia on New Oil Pipeline to Fuel Asia
Prime Minister Mark Carney said people in British Columbia should see “substantial economic and financial benefits” from a proposed new oil pipeline to the province’s coast, which BC Premier David Eby opposes.
Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-Pardon
BreakingBusinessTrump’s IRS Immunity Deal Sparks Concerns He’s Giving Himself A Self-PardonByAlison Durkee,Forbes Staff. Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTMay 20, 2026, 12:48pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS was updated Tuesday to include a provision that appears to bar the government from prosecuting Trump and his family for certain crimes and end any IRS audits against him, a sweeping move that...
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say
Tesla Cybertruck driver arrested after driving into lake to use 'wade mode', police say20 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleFreya Scott-TurnerGrapevine Police DepartmentA man has been arrested in Texas accused of intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to use the vehicle's "wade mode" feature.The Grapevine Police Department said its officers were called to Grapevine Lake in north Texas on Monday to recover the vehicle, which had been abandoned by the driver and passeng...
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteve RosenbergRussia Editor, MoscowEPAPutin and Xi Jinping have met more than 40 timesFor a moment you could have mistaken Beijing for Moscow.As Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping walked the red carpet towards the Great Hall of the People, a Chinese military band played the romantic Russian classic Moscow Nights."If only you knew how these Moscow Nights are dear to me," g...
Trump says he hopes Spencer Pratt does well in LA mayoral race, blasts California's 'rigged' elections
President Donald Trump signaled support for former reality TV star turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt while speaking to reporters Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews."Oh, I'd like to see him do well. He's a character," Trump said."I don't know him. I assume he probably supports me. Does he support me?" Trump asked a reporter."I heard he does. I heard he's a Big MAGA person. He's doing well," Trump said of Pratt after being asked if he saw any similarities between himself and the form...