Cuba

The chances are now practically nil. How did Cuba do it? And how are other countries faring by comparison?

The two countries have agreed to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana. President Obama calls it a historic step forward after 50 years of hostilities.

The Obama administration is expected to announce the decision to open embassies in the countries' capitals on Wednesday.

The State Department removed Havana from the list following a thawing of relations with the United States.

Cuba needs the Internet to rebuild its ragged economy. That's why fledgling private businesspeople are traveling to Miami to learn how to do business online.

Now 21, Gonzalez was seized 15 years ago from his relatives in Miami by U.S. officials who returned him to his native country. His mother died trying to reach the U.S. His father wanted him back.

The Cuban leader, who went to Jesuit schools as a child, says he might "resume praying and turn to the Church again" if Francis "continues in this vein."

At least four companies said they received approval for ferry licenses. It's been five decades since ferry service between the U.S. and island has been offered.

The Holy See is in talks for Francis to make a trip to the island nation in September. The pontiff helped forge a breakthrough in relations between Havana and Washington.