US and Cuba to Restore Diplomatic Relations in Historic Overhaul

Nadia Prupis @ Common Dreams - Following Wednesday's momentous prisoner swap, U.S. officials said the country will restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years, including re-opening of the American embassy in Havana which has been shuttered for nearly half a century.

In a speech on Wednesday, President Barack Obama called the U.S. embargo against Cuba "a failure."  Read more.