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The U.S. removed Cuba on Friday from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, 45 days after President Obama announced his intention to make the change. Congress had to act in that time period to stop the change but did not do so—effectively giving its approval. Practically speaking, the removal will allow the rapprochement to move forward with the lifting of travel and financial restrictions and for each country to open embassies.