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Cuba relations, Misty Copeland, transgender swimmer
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Jul 1, 2015
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Cuba relations, Misty Copeland, transgender swimmer

President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27:  Ballet dancer Misty Copeland attends the 92nd Street Y Presents: In Conversation with Misty Copeland and Amy Astley at 92nd Street Y on April 27, 2015 in New York City.  (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 27: Ballet dancer Misty Copeland attends the 92nd Street Y Presents: In Conversation with Misty Copeland and Amy Astley at 92nd Street Y on April 27, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont/WireImage)
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President Obama says embassies will open in the U.S. and Havana, African American ballerina Misty Copeland takes top job in dance, Harvard's transgender swimmer.

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