The Rolling Stones Rock Cuba
Rock 'n' roll was banned for decades in Cuba. But in a sign of changing times, the legendary band played a two-hour show for hundreds of thousands in Havana.
Latin America
Journalist Robert Cox Recalls Work During Argentina's Dirty War
President Obama paid tribute to the Argentines who suffered and died during the "Dirty War" starting in the 1970s. Among those he singled out for praise Thursday was journalist Robert Cox, then editor of the Buenos Aires Herald, who helped to reveal the disappearances, torture, and murder of leftists and others under the military junta. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Cox about his work during that period.
Soccer Wins Over New Generation Of Fans In Cuba
President Obama took in a baseball game during his trip to Havana this week, but soccer is encroaching on Cuba's national pastime, especially with young people.
The Rolling Stones To Play First Concert In Havana
A historic week in Cuba will be capped by yet another historic visit to the island. The Rolling Stones will play in Havana for the first time ever.
How Could Releasing More Mosquitoes Help Fight Zika?
A biotech company says its genetically engineered mosquitoes could help Brazil and other countries fight the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread Zika and other viruses.
Scientists Reveal New Evidence Of Possible Zika Spread Beyond South America
Scientists now have evidence the Zika virus was spreading in South America long before health officials detected it. The findings suggest Zika could be hiding out in other corners of the world, and Southeast Asia may be the next region to see a big outbreak.
Zika Lurked In South America Months Before Cases Reported
To figure out how the outbreak began, scientists decoded the genomes of Zika viruses in Brazil. The findings suggest Zika could be hiding out in other corners of the world.
Despite The Awkward Timing, Argentina Welcomes Obama
The president's visit falls on the 40th anniversary of Argentina's military coup that led to the so-called Dirty War. He has promised to declassify documents shedding light on what the U.S. knew.
Republicans Challenge Plans To Close Gitmo After Brussels Attacks
President Obama's plan to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay got its first formal hearing in Congress. Republicans said after the Brussels attacks, allies wanting to close the prison are likely reconsidering. And if the Guantanamo prison is a recruiting tool for terrorists, they asked, would not an American lockup have the same effect? Officials also confirmed that released detainees have killed Americans.
Obama Outlines ISIS Strategy At Press Conference In Argentina
In the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, President Obama said defeating ISIS and terrorism is his top priority.