Elian saga leaves mixed legacy for Cuban exiles
In Miami the Elian case shaped views of Cuban Americans, with polls showing 82 percent felt the affair harmed the community. Exiles faced enduring ethnic tensions, political backlash in elections, and national media scrutiny as demonstrations and protests etched a lasting image of Miami Cubans.
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Bob Menendez
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Colombia recalls ambassador to Venezuela after speech
Colombia recalls its ambassador for consultation two days after a FARC leader spoke at a Venezuelan congress forum. The move follows tensions over Venezuela President Chavez's alleged sympathy for rebels and criticism of Plan Colombia, funded by the United States. Raul Reyes of the FARC dismisses Cocaine-for-arms allegations tied to Mexico's Arellano Felix cartel.
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Watson lecture on sunshine and sex shocks Berkeley crowd
Nobel laureate James Watson sparked controversy at UC Berkeley with slides of bikini clad women and musings linking skin color to sex drive. Audience members called the remarks inappropriate with critics saying no supporting science, while supporters defended his provocative approach as scientific inquiry.
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