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March 22, 2016
In Cuba, Obama Says It’s Time To Bury 'Last Remnant' of Cold War

President Barack Obama spoke directly to the Cuban people Tuesday in a speech broadcast on national television in Cuba. His president-to-people address on the last day of his visit to Havana called for democratic reforms in Cuba and also underscored the ties between the two nations. Alberto Pimienta has the report.
March 22, 2016
Cuba Dissident Says He Gave Obama Political Prisoner List

Elizardo Sánchez Santacruz provides list of 89 names following Cuban President Castro's statement Monday that there are no political prisoners in Cuba
March 20, 2016
A Hero's Welcome for Obama in a Cuba Longing for Change

Despite US leader’s huge popularity on island, dissidents say not much has changed in Cuba since relations between two nations were reestablished on December 17, 2014
March 19, 2016
Obama's Visit to Cuba: Changing Everything? Or Nothing?

On Monday, President Obama will speak directly to the Cuban people from Havana in a speech that the Cuban government reportedly says will be broadcast nationwide. Supporters say Obama's historic visit to Cuba is a “game-changer.” Detractors say it isn't changing anything. Alberto Pimienta has more.
March 18, 2016
Obama's Visit to Cuba: Changing Everything? Or Nothing?

Expectations for President Obama's speech to Cuban people vary, supporters saying US leader's visit will be seen as 'game-changer,' detractors say it will change nothing on communist island
March 14, 2016
Tech Startups Look to Make a Difference at SXSW

SXSW festivals in previous years saw the inception of tech giants like Twitter and Siri from Apple
March 14, 2016
During SXSW, Virtual Reality Wants to Prove It’s Here To Stay

Virtual reality has been in the works for decades; In its advent it turned out to be costly, but tech developments in recent years have made VR more attainable
March 13, 2016
Robots, Humans’ New Best Friend During SXSW

Jibo creator Cynthia Breazeal, who has studied social robotics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology for years, says idea behind Jibo was to develop robot that can use social robotic technology
March 12, 2016
With Wearable 'Basslet,' It's All About the Bass

VOA is at the South by Southwest Interactive festival in Austin, Texas, and is taking stock of the latest technologies. Wearable devices have been very popular in recent years, and the makers of Basslet hope to snag some of that business. Basslet is a bracelet that allows you to feel the bass parts of music through your body. VOA's Alberto Pimienta talked to the founder of Basslet.
March 12, 2016
SXSW Interactive, Techies Paradise in Austin, Texas

During five-day event, attendees participate in panels about online privacy, presentations on the advent of robots in daily life or how to properly run a startup
March 05, 2016
Republican Establishment Declares 'War' on Donald Trump

Split within the Republican Party has moved far beyond the usual disagreement during most primary elections, and it now appears increasingly unlikely that the party will ever fall in line behind Trump, according to party operatives and analysts
March 02, 2016
Supporters, Critics Sound Off on Texas Abortion Law

Supporters, critics sound off on Texas abortion law.
February 18, 2016
In Cuba, Upcoming Obama Visit Thrills Some, Angers Others

US efforts have benefited Cuban people, supporters say; critics see trip as undeserved legitimacy conferred on island nation’s communist government
February 16, 2016
Model City Competition Sparks Interest in STEM

40,000 middle school students from 1,300 US schools created model cities; 37 made it to the finals, held Tuesday in Washington
February 16, 2016
Model City Competition Sparks Interest in Science, Math — and More

Heard of Ville Suave? It's a miniature model city that just won the annual Future City STEM competition. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — career paths the contest is designed to encourage young teenagers to follow. But the contest involves much more than math and science. VOA's Alberto Pimienta reports.
February 02, 2016
Type of Mosquito that Carries Zika Virus Found in Washington, DC

The Zika virus, declared an international emergency by the World Health Organization, is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. While the recent focus has been on the mosquito's effect in Latin America, one biologist has found that specific type of mosquito just blocks from the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. VOA spoke with the scientist and has this report.
February 02, 2016
Type of Mosquito that Carries Zika Virus Found in Washington, DC

Mosquito expert came across Aedes aegypti in Capitol Hill neighborhood in 2011, and has seen it annually since; residents have little cause to worry, though, scientist stresses
February 01, 2016
Why Zika Will Be Hard to Stop

World Health Organization declared Zika a global health emergency Monday, and for many governments and experts, the worst may be yet to come
January 29, 2016
Zika Virus Could Be Perfect Storm in Latin America

Spike in newborns in Brazil suffering from microcephaly set off alarm
January 27, 2016
HRW Report: Politics of Fear Threatens Human Rights

Governments are using the politics of fear to roll back human rights. That is how Human Rights Watch describes the current situation around the world in its newly released: World Report 2016. The organization warns dissent is being crushed and rights curtailed by both authoritarian and democratic governments. Alberto Pimienta has more.

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