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Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop

Tourism in Cuba is plummeting at a time when the island desperately needs that revenue

Winter storm live updates: Extreme cold moving in after snow

A massive winter storm that stretches 2,000 miles has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people.

WATCH: Single-digit wind chills across Midwest, Northeast lead to deep freeze

Dangerous cold is hampering cleanup after a deadly snowstorm that continues to disrupt air travel and power grids across the Midwest and Northeast.

Minneapolis live updates: It 'all goes away' if state gives up criminals, Trump says

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was killed after he was shot by a federal agent, the police.

Minneapolis live updates: Acting ICE director must appear in court, judge rules

A 37-year-old Minneapolis man was killed after he was shot by a federal agent, the police.

WATCH: ‘American Idol’ contestant hits high note

Season 24 of "American Idol" premiered last night and the performances wowed returning judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.

Winter storm live updates: 220 million Americans on alert for extreme cold

A massive winter storm that stretches 2,000 miles has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people.

WATCH: Volunteer dog walker never misses a day, even in the snow

ABC News' Danny New introduces us to a Maryland man whose work at an animal shelter are, in his words, “cheaper than therapy,” even in snowy weather.

White House distances Trump from claims by Noem, others on Pretti shooting

The White House is distancing itself from the provocative statements made by top Trump officials in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.

North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, Japan and South Korea say

The missiles were fired from the Pyongyang area at about 4 p.m., Japan said.

Australia swelters in a record heat wave as temperatures near 50 C

Parts of Australia have sweltered in record temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius or 122 Fahrenheit during a prolonged heat wave

WATCH: Hotel roof collapses to lobby outside of Oklahoma City

Workers at the hotel say the collapse did not impact the rest of the hotel and no one was hurt.

San Francisco issues warning as mountain lion roams city streets

A young mountain lion has been spotted prowling the streets of downtown San Francisco as officials have warned people in the area to take caution.

Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to position in El Centro: Sources

Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, California, to resume his duties as chief of that sector, sources told ABC News.

Chair of CDC's vaccine advisory committee questions polio shot recommendation

Dr. Kirk Milhoan, head of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, questioned whether broad recommendations are necessary for polio vaccines and other shots.