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The move follows reports in August that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been subjected to mysterious "sonic" attacks that led to hearing loss, headaches and other health problems.

The State Department will pull out all nonessential staff, citing mysterious attacks on diplomats that have caused symptoms including dizziness and hearing problems. The U.S. Embassy will remain open.

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The Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy's preparatory school, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria responded to a racist incident on the school's campus in unequivocal terms. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Tom Roeder, Senior Military Editor at The Gazette, in Colorado Springs, Colo., about the speech.

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The State Department is pulling more than half its staff from the U.S. embassy in Havana, following mysterious ailments that might be caused intentionally. It also warned Americans not to go to Cuba.