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First visit, john, by a pope to cuba and, thank you for joining us this morning, lets talk about the significance of this meeting and this visit, considering the popes role in mending relations between the u.s. and cuba. >> reporter: good to be with you, victor. i think the first thing to note that is unlikely for a pope to receive a head of state on a sunday. in the vatican its considered inappropriate to be working on the lords day. i think its indicative of how much significance the pope puts...

>> president obama is back in washington after a packed day of foreign diplomacy and a missed opportunity here. president obama addressing the united nations general assembly, urging world leaders to take risks to secure peace in the middle east and cautiously opening up to the possibility of mending relations with iran. >> the roadblocks may prove to be too great, but i firmly believe the diplomatic path must be tested. >> reporter: despite early hints that irans newly elected president rouhani...

>> president obama is back in washington after a packed day of foreign diplomacy and a missed opportunity here. president obama addressing the united nations general assembly, urging world leaders to take risks to secure peace in the middle east and cautiously opening up to the possibility of mending relations with iran. >> the roadblocks may prove to be too great, but i firmly believe the diplomatic path must be tested. >> reporter: despite early hints that irans newly elected president rouhani...

There, not pollute lake pontchartrain like it could have. >> thanks, chad. the u.s. is now focusing on mending relations with pakistan. senator john kerry is in the pakistani capital. a live report on his mission up next. whats this option? thats new.

path through louisianas cajun country. >> were fortunate that were have what we have, we havent an opportunity to get out. material things we can replace. our family and what we believe in daily, just cant put prices on that. >> did you put up the sign? >> yeah, i put it up, im proud of that sign. its just what we say, we will be back. >> almost a week after the mississippi crested in memphis, the river remains 11 feet above flood stage. president obama is in memphis today to get a loo...

Authorities urging people to stay indoors. carbon monoxide levels in the russian capital are five times higher than what is considered safe. health officials say inhaling the air is like smoking several packs of cigarettes a day. nearly 600 wildfires are pouring smoke into the sky and moscow could see temperatures reach 104 degrees tomorrow for the first time in recorded history. a new era in colombia as president santos is inaugurated in the capital. he has his work cut out for him beginning ...