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U.S.-Cuba Announcement Expected Wednesday
U.S.-Cuba Announcement Expected Wednesday



1. The United States and Cuba have reached an agreement on reopening embassies and restoring diplomatic ties. The historic deal with be unveiled on Wednesday at 11 in the White House Rose Garden. This news comes six and a half months after President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro first instigated talks. Read more here.

2. The U.S.A. decisively beat No. 1 Germany with a 2-0 victory in the Women's World Cup semi-finals game Tuesday night. The U.S. team will play either Japan or England on Sunday for the title. The team has not won the World Cup since 1999. Read more here.



3. The now-captured New York State convicts reportedly did a dry run before their escape four weeks ago. Authorities revealed that they had done a practice session the night before actually breaking free. Read more here.



4. Nigeria's Defense Ministry confirms that a businessman has been arrested in connection to the Boko Haram abduction of hundreds of girls last year. Read more here.



5. . Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced they would be calling it quits after 10 years of marriage and 3 kids. The celeb power couple's relationship had been under scrutiny for years, and Affleck famously commented on their marriage during his Oscar's speech for "Argo." Bennifer released a joint statement on Tuesday. Read more here.

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