Age of 90. Castro had been in poor health since he nearly died of an intestinal illness about a decade ago. 8 news now reporter nia wong joins us in studio with a look at the reaction to castros passing. Nia . nia wong brian and kirsten. Today schools and government offices in cuba are closed. But depending on where you go. Reactions about the cuban leader are mixed. Were told theres going to be an major outpouring today in havanas revolution plaza to pay tribute to fidel castro. Its there were people can sign a book of condolences. Planned in the square on tuesday. After fidel took control in 1959. He gained many critics throughout the world and thousands of cubans fled to miami. In little havana. There were different emotions this weekend. More remorseful than reverant. Many in miami considered fidel a brutal dictator. Now that hes gone. Cubaname ricans are hopeful for the future. Yvonne Rodriguez cuban american we are extremely curious, we love the culture and we fell in love with c
Today, just as Fidel Castros death raises new questions about americancuban relations. Just days before he was elected, donald trump promised to reverse the nations diplomatic deal with cuba. The white house and the president elect were on opposite ends of the spectrum in their comments on Fidel Castros death in his statement, president obama left it up to history to judge the enormous impact of this singular figure. Trump was more blunt, calling castro. A brutal dictator who oppressed his own people. Rs and if youre planning on buying online. Youll want to do it safely. 8 news now reporter Michael Stevens is here. With ways to protect your important information. Michael . Michael Stevens kirsten. Online sales are expected to hit at least 3point 3billion dollars. Thats nine percent more than oneofakind deals Cyber Security experts are warning you to be careful. One of the biggest things they stress is to never give out your Social Security number. Also while some sites give you the opt
If you are looking up toward the mountain check out swaths of snow several bands of maybe up to an inch, inch and a half, and its chilly too. In the wake of that system things are calming down theyve got no wind, but 48 in stewart coming in at 45. And maryland parkway 4, into the upper 30s in summerlin, 45 across town in downtown henderson, but those winds that were blowing so strongly gusting over 40miles per hour earlier today they have relaxed. Well tell you when theyll be back and this will be the next one of two more wind bag due in this week well have the full forecast details a few minutes authority. Heavy holiday traffic as many drivers head back to california tonight. Before getting to mountain pas, baker, and beyond, people have to cross the nive nevada nivecalifornia border. At one point we were told by ndot that traffic jams stretchd for 25miles. A couple of hours ago it was down to 16miles. Still, quite a few delays. Good evening, and thanks for joining us everyone, im ger
bridge brook silvabraga cbs news columbus 11 people were injured one of whom is in critical condition. The injured include a faculty member and students. Artan is somaliborn and was living in the United States as legal permanent resident. Its believed to be his first semester at osu. Investigators say they havent learned what motivated the attack, but authorities are looking into whether it may have been an act of terrorism. Brook silvabraga, cbs news, columbus. Dave Courvoisier despite the scare, the university will reopen tomorrow. Denise Valdez back he police are looking for the man who sexually assaulted an 8 Year Old Girl on thanksgiving. And tonight detectives are asking for your help. Patrick walker has the latest on the investigation from lake mead and buffalo. Patrick Walker the Sexual Assault of a young girl in the condos behind me on thanksgiving day. Has residents here on edge especially parents of young children. cesar munoz condo resident i definitely will be keeping a cl
The pipeline could affect their Drinking Water supply. And put downstream communities at risk for oil leaks and spills. Over the weekend, the army corps ordered protesters to leave that area by december 5th. Or face arrest. A later statement from the corps said it wants a peaceful transition to a safer location. With no plans for forcible removal. A member of the tribe, though, says its resolve is strong. chase iron eyes, member, Standing Rock sioux tribe not only that but the constitutional Civil Liberties and human rights and International Rights of a nationtonato between our tribal nation and the united states, and treaty groups who are on the ground and who are committed to these concepts of unarmed nonviolence. We expect a win. We are in for the long haul. paul joncich the army corps says its order for demonstrators to leave is for the safety of the general public. Meantime, nevada senator harry reid released a statement on the matter today. Demanding the violence in Standing Rock