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Announcer reporting tonight from havana. Good evening. Were coming to you this evening from the charming and historic havana vieja plaza desan francisco deassis here in havana just across from the harbor. Cuba is a country physically less than 100 miles from american soil but it feels a lot closer socially and politically tonight. And that provoked some tearful and joyous reaction from many cubans. For the first time in 54 years the American Flag was hoisted above the United States embassy here. The ceremonial reopening of the embassy led by secretary of state john kerry marks the reestablishment of diplomatic relationships between the two countries while ending years of hostility. There was no question the day was historic. The debate continues at home, however, over whether it sets the right tone. Leading our coverage is Andrea Mitchell. Reporter on a day when symbols matter the stars and stripes raised over the u. S. Embassy in havana ending a feud that began more than a half centur
Process. Everything is changing and youre part of that. Its great. Reporter isaac delgado, a musician and aspiring record producer hopes to experiment with blends of cuban and u. S. Music. For me this is special, when you mix the culture of United States and the culture of cuba, it would have a very special result. Reporter today there was tough talk by both sides. Each acougs the other of human rights abuses. And when i asked john kerry what american tourists will be able to come here, when they can come here without restrictions, he said first we need to make progress on the easier things, lifting the embargo of course. That requires an act of congress. Not anytime soon, lester. All right, Andrea Mitchell tonight. And by the way, later in the broadcast i speak with those marines who were part of that flag raising today. The decades of bad blood between the u. S. And cuba not only divided our countries but families caught in the middle. Now relatives who are split between our nations
Savannah guthrie, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Good morning, everybody. Welcome to today. So good to have you with us on thursday morning. We have craig in for matt once again. For the first time in a week, for the first time in a week, the rain has finally stopped, but of course harveys fury is still being felt across the gulf coast. Lets get to the latest. Breaking news in crosby, texas, just outside houston. Thats where fire is burning at a Chemical Plant following two overnight explosions. Its owners had warned they were unavoidable after the facility lost power and its ability to cool those potentially volatile materials. Well go to crosby live in a moment. At least 28 deaths are being blamed on the storm, but that number is expected to climb sharply in the coming days. Houstons Fire Department is beginning a blockbyblock search of thousands of flooded homes today. In texas alone, 25,000 water rescues alone have been carried out since the storm started with Ongoing Op
Why the fbi is warning parents about popular smart toys and the flying sharks that send a surfing competition back to the beach. Today, wednesday, july 19. Willie is in for matt. Its going to be hot today. You thought you were going to say harry styles is here. And the ring of fire. You know its real when a meteorologist drops the meteorological term and goes with ring of fire. More on the weather. Another russia controversy for President Trump. His facetoface with Vladimir Putin at this months g20 was hugh lly scrutinized. Lets go to Kristen Welker. Good morning. Reporter good morning to you. We are learning that President Trump and president putin had a second encounter at the g20 summit earlier this month. The white house is pushing back strongly this morning against criticism it should have disclosed that second encounter. The meeting lasted an hour by some accounts. Officials here say it was shorter and part of a social gathering. Still, its creating another a russia related flap.