Raw Video: Excerpt of Cuban Newscast

Raw Video: Excerpt of Cuban Newscast

Cuban television broadcast reports early Tuesday morning, that Cuban leader Fidel Castro was stepping down from power after nearly 50 years of rule.

Bush: Hopes for Democratic Transition in Cuba

Bush: Hopes for Democratic Transition in Cuba

While traveling in Rwanda, President Bush expressed hope for the beginning of a democratic transition in Cuba after the regime of Fidel Castro.

First Person: AP Reporter in Havana

First Person: AP Reporter in Havana

Will Weissert, a reporter for The Associated Press gives his impressions of the initial announcement on Fidel Castro stepping down from power, and reaction on the streets of Havana.

Bush welcomes Castro departure

Bush welcomes Castro departure

Castro says he would not seek a new presidential term when Cuba’s National Assembly meets on February 24. The 81-year-old has been stricken with an undisclosed illness and has not been seen in public for 19 months. Castro could remain politically influential as first secretary of the ruling Communist Party and elder statesman.

Fidel Castro Stepping Down As Cuban Leader

Fidel Castro Stepping Down As Cuban Leader

Fidel Castro is resigning after nearly a half-century as Cuba's president. The ailing leader says he will not accept a new term when the newly elected Cuban parliament meets on Sunday.

Big Cats at San Fran Zoo Get Renovated Pens

Big Cats at San Fran Zoo Get Renovated Pens

Renovations to the big cat exhibit at the San Francisco Zoo are complete following a fatal attack by an escaped tiger. No word on when the exhibit will be open to the public.

Eco-tourism a hit in Bay of Bengal

Eco-tourism a hit in Bay of Bengal

Saint Martin island is in the Bay of Bengal, 14 kms off the country's southernmost town of Teknaf. It's become a magnet for locals and tourists alike. Five or ten years ago, fewer than 200 people dared to cross the choppy sea to get to the island and most returned before nightfall. Now more than 3,000 arrive every day and stay overnight.

'Crocodile Hunter's' Son 'proud' of Snakebite

'Crocodile Hunter's' Son 'proud' of Snakebite

The 4-year-old son of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin wasn't at all alarmed when he was recently bitten by a baby boa constrictor, according to his mother.

Polite rappers from China

Polite rappers from China

Chinese rap artists make an impression on their London counterparts. They're looking to inject Chinese culture into the Western style of music. Their song about cooking -- in which Kirby Lee, J-Fever, aka Lil'Tiger and Crazy Chef shout out in Mandarin "stir fry... quick cook... chop suey... steam!" in celebration of the cuisine, also includes traditional Chinese sounds and instruments.