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Cuba's telecom monopoly is rolling out broad Internet access for mobile phone users this week. Here, a woman uses her smartphone to surf the Internet in Havana.

Cuba Extends Internet To Mobile Phones, Promising New Access

It was only 10 years ago that the Castro government lifted its ban that prohibited regular citizens from buying computers. Today, phones are a key method of accessing the Internet in Cuba.

A pile of dried cannabis buds is seen here, Aug. 31, 2017.

San Diego Gears Up For Permitting Cannabis Supply Chain

Dozens of entrepreneurs are expected to submit applications this week for marijuana production facilities. San Diego went through a similar process in 2014 and says it has learned from the chaos that ensued.

A guard escorts a detained immigrant from his "segregation cell" back into the general population at the Adelanto Detention Facility in November 2013. Today the privately run ICE facility in Adelanto, Calif., houses nearly 2,000 men and women and has come under sharp criticism by the California attorney general and other investigators for health and safety problems.

Watchdogs Cite Lax Medical And Mental Health Treatment Of ICE Detainees

The Adelanto ICE Processing Center houses nearly 2,000 people in California. Federal, state and watchdog reviews say the Florida-based firm that runs Adelanto fails to provide adequate health care.

Edmond de Belamy, created using artificial intelligence, will be auctioned at Christie's on Thursday.

A.I. Produced 'Portrait' Will Go Up For Auction At Christie's

The print, called Edmond de Belamy, is a blurry depiction of what could be a "a man of the church" floating within a gilt frame. In place of the artist's signature is a math equation.

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's appointment was legal, a Justice Department memo concluded on Wednesday. Critics call it "unconstitutional" because he wasn't confirmed by the Senate.

DOJ Memo: Acting Attorney General Whitaker's Appointment Is Legal

The appointee, named after President Trump forced out his predecessor, may go ahead because he served at a sufficiently high level within the DOJ for more than a year, the legal office says.

Volunteer Amber Hersel from the Civilian Crisis Response Team helps rescue Keiyana Cromartie, 7, and her family from their flooded home on Friday in James City, N.C., near New Bern.

More Than 100 Await Rescue In New Bern, N.C.

There are five swift water rescue teams working the area, assisted by the Cajun Navy volunteer rescue group.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., arrives to speak to a group of small-business owners on Thursday as Republicans worked to pass their sweeping tax bill. McConnell expects it to pass on Friday.

Republicans On Verge Of Passing Senate Tax Bill

Some key holdouts, including Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake and Maine Sen. Susan Collins, came on board after changes were made to the bill in a closed-door meeting Friday morning.

Chip Councell's ancestors began farming on Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1690. He says that in today's world, U.S. farmers have to look abroad for markets.

As Trump Moves To Renegotiate NAFTA, U.S. Farmers Are Hopeful But Nervous

Farmers say exports are a crucial part of their business and they're warily watching as the Trump administration pushes to remake the long-standing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

William Browder testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday about Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, including allegations of vast and systematic corruption.

Businessman Paints Terrifying And Complex Picture Of Putin's Russia

Allegations of murder, blackmail and hundreds of millions of dollars worth of corruption. William Browder's story has it all — and he shared it Thursday with a Senate panel investigating Russia.

Members of the opposition to the administration of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez march on Friday to protest the U.S. government's decision to end the Temporary Protected Status designation for nearly 57,000 people from Honduras. Hernandez called the decision a sovereign issue for Washington, adding that "we deeply lament it."

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protected Status For Hondurans

The Trump administration is revoking deportation protections from 57,000 Hondurans and giving them 18 months to leave or find another way to remain in the U.S. legally.

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