“Friendly Takeover” with Cuba Being Discussed

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without further explanation. Trump told reporters on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is speaking with Cuban leaders at a “very high level,” but the White House offered no further details, further suggesting to reporters that Cuba is facing economic collapse. His comments come as Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. officials after a deadly shooting involving a Florida-registered speedboat in waters off the island. Rubio has said that investigators are looking into it further as more evidence arrives.