McCain, Spain … Explain?
Sep 19, 2008 OK, so you may have read about or heard this interview of John McCain by Miami's Radio Caracol during which the candidate had some kind of communication malfunction while discussing his foreign policy strategy vis-à-vis Latin America and Spain. What exactly happened?
The Case of the Moldy Ammunition
Mar 28, 2008 The United States' chief supplier of ammunition to Afghan forces is under investigation for a number of potential violations that give the unfortunate impression that America is less than fully committed to its fight against the Taliban.
NFL Star Discovers That Londoners Speak English
Oct 28, 2007 Clearly doing little to raise America's profile abroad, Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder said that, until his team was booked to play against the New York Giants at London's Wembley Stadium, he didn't know that people in England spoke English.
Cuban Official Denies Castro Rumors
Aug 25, 2007 Though he's been laying low for the last year after undergoing intestinal surgery, Cuban leader Fidel Castro (pictured) is still well enough to remain in charge of his country, according to Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque, despite rumors that his health is rapidly deteriorating.
Hurricane Season: The Readiness Is All
Jun 12, 2007 Despite the lessons of Katrina, the U.S. is still incredibly vulnerable this hurricane season and looking toward a future -- and still lacking in vision -- that could spell serious trouble for previously pummeled targets like New Orleans, as well as some unexpected areas of the country.
E. Howard Hunt Dead at 88
Jan 24, 2007 The aspiring novelist who would ultimately be known for his central role in the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion and the botched Watergate burglary died in Miami on Tuesday at the age of 88.
A Tale of Two Transitions
Aug 2, 2006 Why is the United States still pumping tens of millions per year into regime-change efforts that have proved to be a dismal failure?
The Real Miami Vice
Jul 26, 2006 In connection with the new Colin Farrell / Jamie Foxx movie, the L.A. Times interviewed a real-life veteran of Miami's vice, intelligence and narcotics squad. Interestingly, it seems the situations on the TV show weren't that far off the mark.
