Topic: Miami Herald Publishing Company

Can Twitter help fix San Francisco's potholes?

Residents can now "tweet" the city about public problems, part of growing efforts to use online and social networking tools to get better customer service.

Obama eases Cuba travel, but embargo remains

His reforms make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit and financially support family on the island. But some Latin leaders say the changes don’t go far enough.

Newspapers' troubles escalate in recession

Quest intensifies for new revenue streams, but solutions aren't in time to save some.

Colombia extradites paramilitary leader to US over rights groups protests

Hebert Veloza Garcia's extradition will stymie efforts to find justice for his victims, say Colombian human rights groups.

Charges dropped against USS Cole bombing suspect

The move, which brings the tribunal into compliance with Obama's Guantánamo stay order, allows charges to be reinstated later.

Judge orders release of Guantánamo detainee

A US official says released detainees are taking up arms against the US.

Raul Castro makes historic first visit to Venezuela

Cuba's new president is not as close to Venezuela's Hugo Chávez as Fidel Castro. But Raul and Chávez need each other, now more than ever, say analysts.

McCain campaign predicts greatest comeback ever - of all time even

Opinion: End the US-Cuba embargo: It's a win-win

Normalizing ties would be smart policy and politics.

Study: Climate change to produce extreme rains

A new study observes a link between warmer temperatures and more intense downpours.

Across much of Latin America, inflation is the top issue

In 2008, Venezuela's inflation rate is projected to be 25 percent – second only to Zimbabwe's.