http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/u-s-and...ions-1.2876088
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American officials say the U.S. and Cuba will start talks to normalize full diplomatic relations as part of the most significant shift in U.S. policy toward the communist island in decades.
Officials say the U.S. is also looking to open an embassy in Havana in the coming months. The moves are part of an agreement between the U.S. and Cuba that also includes the release of American Alan Gross and three Cubans jailed in Florida for spying.
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the agreement includes normalizing banking and trade ties with Cuba.
U.S. President Barack Obama was due to make a statement at noon ET on Cuba, the White House said, and U.S. official said Obama would announce a shift in Cuba policy. Cuban President Raul Castro was also set to make a statement at that time. CBCNews.ca will carry Obama's remarks live.
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one of the last remaining remnants of the cold war