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USS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mounts

The U. S. Department of Justice charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his part in a 1996 plane shoot-down that killed three Americans.

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What happened The U. S. Department of Justice charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his part in a 1996 plane shoot-down that killed three Americans.
The headline split Some headlines frame the story as a legal process around charges. Others add stronger motive language, making it feel like political pressure on Cuba.
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Left / center-leftUS-Cuba peace agreement not likely, says Rubio, as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean

Irish Times · Center-left · News report

CenterUSS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mounts

Military Times · Center · News report

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Military TimesNews report · May 21, 7:20 PM

USS Nimitz arrives in Caribbean as US-Cuba tension mounts

The U. S. Department of Justice charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro on Wednesday for his part in a 1996 plane shoot-down that killed three Americans.

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Irish TimesNews report · May 21, 6:58 PM

US-Cuba peace agreement not likely, says Rubio, as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean

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Trump pushing for ‘regime change’ on communist-run island nation facing blockade on international fuel deliveries

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UPIWire story · May 21, 6:55 PM

USS Nimitz carrier enters Caribbean as U. S.-Cuba tensions escalate

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The U. S. Southern Command released images of the arrival of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Caribbean Sea amid escalating tensions with Cuba.

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May 21, 6:55 PM: UPI joined the source map.

May 21, 6:58 PM: Irish Times joined the source map.

May 21, 7:20 PM: Military Times joined the source map.

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