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Can Biden revive US rapprochement with Cuba? 3 minutes read
By Lorena Canto
Havana, Jan 23 (efe-epa).- The arrival in the White House of Joe Biden could open a new chapter in relations between the United States and Cuba after four years of intensifying acrimony under Donald Trump, who ratcheted up punitive measures toward the Communist-ruled island.
Biden was vice president when Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro announced in December 2014 the resumption of bilateral diplomatic ties after more than decades of mutual hostility.
Obama went on to make a historic visit to Cuba and used the tools of executive power to promote closer links.
Photo: Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/Polaris
Madison Dabalos, 18, left, and Ixchel Cisneros, 18, wearing face masks walk back to their dorms takeout breakfast from Gastronome at Cal State Fullerton on Aug. 21, 2020.
Photo: Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times/Polaris
Madison Dabalos, 18, left, and Ixchel Cisneros, 18, wearing face masks walk back to their dorms takeout breakfast from Gastronome at Cal State Fullerton on Aug. 21, 2020.
January 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Education released $21.2 billion Thursday as part of the coronavirus relief legislation Congress and President Trump approved in December to help colleges and universities nationally. Of that amount, more than $2.83 billion will go to public and private California colleges and universities.
Bay Area political events: History education, QAnon
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
WEDNESDAY
History education: The future of American history education and how the Trump presidency will affect it. Panelists include Harvard University history Professors Jane Kamensky and Jonathan Trumbull; American Enterprise Institute fellow Ian Rowe; Michelle Herczog, history-social science coordinator for the Los Angeles County Office of Education; and moderator Yoni Applebaum, senior editor of the Atlantic magazine. Hosted by the Commonwealth Club. 9 a.m. More information is here.
Obama book club: Reading and discussion of former President Barack Obama’s book “A Promised Land,” with Lisa Jackson, former Environmental Protection Agency administrator under Obama. Hosted by Manny’s. 5 p.m. More information is here.
Key, McMurray finalized college choices [The Bakersfield Californian]
Dec. 18 With the COVID-19 pandemic casting a rather large shadow on their upcoming high school seasons, seniors Jaiden Key and Emma McMurray now have something a little more concrete to set their sights on.
The two signed a National Letter of Intents this week to continue their respective athletic careers in college.
Key, who committed to women’s basketball at Holy Names University in Oakland, was an All-Southwest Yosemite League honorable mention selection last year after helping Bakersfield High to its third straight Central Section title.
“It just felt like a good decision,” said Key of her choice to play at Holy Names. “It feels right. And it’s probably one of the best decisions I’ve made. The campus is really beautiful and I liked the coach. And it feels like it’s going to be a second home.”