UNITED STATES-CUBA

WASHINGTON — Cuba's blue, red and white-starred flag is hoisted at the country's embassy in Washington, signaling the start of a new post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba relations. In sweltering heat and humidity, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez presides over the flag-raising ceremony hours after full diplomatic relations with the United States were restored at the stroke of midnight when an agreement to resume normal ties took effect. By Matthew Lee and Michael Weissenstein.

CUBA-AMERICAN HISTORY

HAVANA — The reopening of embassies and resumption of diplomatic relations opens a new chapter for the U.S. and Cuba. But any tourist to Havana can see their connections run long and deep just by taking stock of all the attractions showcasing American culture and history. 

UNITED NATIONS-IRAN-NUCLEAR DEAL

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously endorses the landmark deal to rein in Iran's nuclear program and authorized measures leading to the end of U.N. sanctions, but also approves a provision that would automatically reinstate the harsh measures if Tehran reneges on its promises. 

IRAN NUCLEAR-MONIZ

WASHINGTON — Ernest Moniz, the eccentric MIT professor-turned-Energy secretary, played a pivotal role in reaching the historic nuclear accord with Iran — and will now try to help sell the deal to a highly skeptical Congress. 

PRESIDENTIAL RACE-TRUMP

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the loose-talking U.S. billionaire real estate mogul, has finally gone too far for some fellow candidates for the Republican presidential nomination. He had gotten a pass when he called Mexican immigrants rapists, murderers and drug dealers, but was blasted when he disparaged the Senator John McCain's Vietnam War record. By Steven R. Hurst. AP Photos.

With: PRESIDENTIAL RACE-TRUMP SUPPORTERS.

PRESIDENTIAL RACE-KASICH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. John Kasich is set to become the 16th notable Republican to enter the 2016 presidential race. 

CHATTANOOGA SHOOTING

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee — Bits and pieces have emerged over the past few days about Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez's troubled life. But two significant pieces of the puzzle are missing: Why did he ambush two military sites, killing four Marines and a sailor? And was he propelled to do so by his own demons or at the direction of someone else? 

With: CHATTANOOGA SHOOTING-THE LATEST.

UNITED STATES-NIGERIA

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomes Nigeria's new president to the Oval Office and praises him for working to bring "safety, security and peace" to a nation challenged by economic strains, a history of corruption and violence unleashed by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.