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American flag rises again in Cuba at reopened U S Embassy
Secretary of State John Kerry urged ending mutual isolation as the U S flag was raised outside the Havana embassy for the first time in 54 years. The ceremony featured returning Marines who lowered the flag in 1961 and drew thousands of grateful Cubans while dissidents were invited to a private reception.
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Abe stops short of personal wartime apology in 70th anniversary speech
Tokyo Prime Minister Shinzo Abe endorsed past government apologies for wartime aggression but did not repeat them personally in a 25 minute address broadcast Friday on Japan's surrender anniversary. He expressed grief for the damage caused while declining a direct apology, signaling continued tension with South Korea and China.
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FDA approves OxyContin for children aged 11 to 16
The FDA authorized the extended-release painkiller for youths 11 to 16 with cancer trauma or major surgery needing around the clock long term relief. Supporters from St. Jude say it aids cancer pain and end of life care, while critics warn of addiction risk and highlight teens' higher vulnerability due to brain development.
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