It unconstitutional. Dangerous prescription. The fda ruled children as young as 11 can use the highly addictive painkiller oxycontin. And a hard days night. 55,000 screaming fans the four lads from liverpool and the one concert that changed everything. We will look back at the time 50th anniversary of the beatles at shea stadium. We begin this hour in cuba with a day many veterans of the cold war thought they would never see. Today the flag of the United States was raised over the u. S. Embassy in havana with secretary of state john kerry looking on three u. S. Marines hoisted a flag up a pole at the u. S. Embassy for the first time in 54 years. The ceremony marks a milestone in the renewed relationship between two former foes. Melissa chan covers the events and joins us from havana. Melissa. Reporter well david i i have to say when that flag went up and that moment happened very quickly, swish and it went up, we heard cheers and clapping from the cubans actually outside the embassy perimeter. Those who werent invited. But they trickled towards the embassy about 6 00 this morning, and i have to say what a day it was. It has actually functioned as an embassy for almost a month now since the formal resumption of diplomatic relations on july 20th. But if theres a question about ceremony is important, that they waited for the flag, proves that pomp and circumstance matter. Friends, president obama and president castro made a courageous decision to focus on the opportunities of today and tomorrow. This doesnt mean that we should or will forget the past. How could we, after all . Symbols and poetic details marked the occasion. The first surreal moment the u. S. Band playing the Cuban National anthem. Reporter on friday the same American Marines who had taken down the u. S. Flag 54 years ago helped raise it again in havana partially mirroring the ceremony a few weeks ago when they chose to use the same flag that had been in storage all these decades. Outside the u. S. Embassy joy and disbelief from cubans and americans alike. Why we should have had so many years of tension between our two countries, beautiful island, Beautiful People and our country as powerful as it is would be so treat these people with such disdain, its terrible. Im glad were past that time. Translator its an important step and its beautiful. After so many decades and so many generations and so many conflicts between the two countries its beautiful. Its good for cuba. Good for United States. But we should wait and see. Fidel castro once called this building a nest of spies. And until recently, it was known as the u. S. Intersection. About 50 staffers work here. As an embassy that number will increase. But it doesnt really mean that the u. S. And cuba actually have a normal relationship. Differences remain highlighted by the press conference in the afternoon. There needs to be a process established for working them through and the path to full normalization is not always going to be easy. We both understand that. Translator i have emphasized to the secretary of state, the lifting of the blockade in our opinion is an essential element for us in order to have normal relations with the United States. Reporter still whoever expected to see this, a u. S. Secretary of state walking the cobble stones of historic old havana, the two nations the closest theyve been in most of our lifetimes. And just to add a little bit more in terms of context. 97 of cubans according to one poll conducted by univision, support normalization. A lot of feelings that the status quo has to change. Melissa, good to see the number of people outside the fence of the embassy. We saw the dignitaries, the diplomats inside but give us a context how many people gathered on the roadway to watch or catch whatever glimpse they could . Reporter i would say the people outside there were probably about 200 at most, 300. It was really hard to gauge. Not as large of a crowd i have to confess as we thought would necessarily show up although the ceremony did take place quite early in the morning. I think in terms of the actual ceremony itself, david, it is important who didnt show up or who wasnt invited. Dissidents werent invited. Many were wondering how the americans would manage it. There were cuban officials and you wanted to make sure there werent awkward meetings with dissidents. When the americans chose not to invite dissidents, as secretary of state john kerry decided to meet them later that day. What is the mood in the streets of havana behind you . Is there a lot of discussion about it or another day of business as usual . Reporter well i would say it was not entirely business as usual right behind me because u. S. Secretary of state john kerry decided he had said that he would like to speak to ordinary cubans but he actually did it right in this square behind me a few hours ago in the afternoon. He walked the streets of old havana, yet another surreal moment, seeing an american secretary of state Walking Around havana. He checked out some of those famous retro cars and spoke to cuban entrepreneurs, david. Melissa, thank you. 200 miles north of havana in miami, this was a day of emotion and tensions. Demonstrators for and against the new relationship between u. S. And cuba, crossed paths and there were confrontations. In addition to the scuffles over the signs protesters yelled and hurled insults including yelling and throwing garbage at that womans car. It all underscored intense feelings in americas largest cuban community. In new york, republican president ial candidate marco rubio the son of cuban immigrants blasted the administration. Continue to work with nations like russia and china to continue to spy on our people and our government, who harbor fugutives from american justice and hold in violation of almost every everything we hold dear. And by providing our nations economy of freedom an opportunity. U. S. Intersection in cuba from 2011 to 2014. Mr. Cofield, what was your reaction . It was terrific to see the flag go up in the u. S. Embassy. Working in havana after representing the u. S. Abroad for almost 40 years it was the first place where i ever signed my name under the Swiss Embassy seal or we didnt have the opportunity to raise the flag so its a wonderful sight. One thing that wasnt so wonderful as far as u. S. Interests are concerned there werent any dissidents who were invited or allowed into the ceremony today. Some of the dissidents in havana are reporting things are being more difficult, the government is being more oppressive over the last month. What is gotten in that flag raising that so many people are concerned with in the United States . The United States has said that we are in a better position to support the return of democracy and human rights in cuba if we are represented at the embassy level. If the restrictions on u. S. Diplomats to travel through island, to speak with whomever we wished were lifted. And i think thats the major accomplishment for the u. S. Of opening an embassy. Of course, the leadership of cuba is unwilling to change their political system. Even though the general population, and even the communist party rank and file, see that the system isnt delivering anymore, theyre still very much afraid and the leadership has said there will be no political changes. So people are biding their time. The leaders are all in their 80s and they will be changing. They will be leaving at some point. And theres where i think we, and other cubans who want to try a new approach, will have an opportunity. Any reaction to the sent iments tsentiments of marco rubd others . This is a very emotional issue for cuban americans and the people who left cuba in the 1960s after revolution left with nothing. And it didnt matter whether you supported the resolution or owned it. If you owned property it was taken. If you owned a business it was taken. People felt they had no alternative but to leave. I can see from the standpoint of what puts the u. S. In better position than to help change in cuba, i think this decision by the president is the right one. John cofield, thanks for joining us, we appreciate it. For decades communist cuba has been especially oppressive to the Lgbt Community but attitudes are gradually changing. Ashhar quraishi reports from havana. Hundreds of cubans dance to a congconga beat, declare their se sex love. Louie, weve been together for 14 years, i give you my heart and my love before god forever. Leading the rights of lgbt is raul castros daughter. She has been a strong advocate for lgbt individuals. Independently of the fact that not everybody is in agreement with the law for the rights of the Lgbt Community this will not create a split. It will generate a cultural enrichment, an ideologic enrichment of the cuban society. Reporter for decades after the 1959 he revolution, homosexuality in cuba was criminalized. Some homosexuals were forced into work camps. Police arrest people for being gay. I would be proud to see an improvement in the Gay Community behavior in every way. Reporter at his job in old havana artist Juan Carlos Rodriguez acknowledges that things are changing for gays and homosexuals. Things have developed in the world and people are seeing us in a different view of life. The determination and sexuality of the gay person. Reporter havana based film maker lester a gay cuban, a way to shine a light on the group in cuba. Ive been very surprised at how organized everything is. His retelling of a classic cuban play, the family of a gay man who finally reveals his sexuality. Translator because i am gay, because i have friends that are gay and i felt a lot of pain. And i have seen a lot of situations, we have been seen as repulsive and this is not acceptable. Reporter activists admit there is still a long way to go, there is no protection in other sectors of society such as housing and education. And same sex marriage as well as civil unions remain illegal. Translator there will have to be a lot of knowledge, cultural, social and visual to be able to accept something. Were still very behind in that aspect. Reporter as relations thaw between the u. S. And cuba, juan los and others here are optimistic that this could lead to a culture of tolerance and acceptance. Ashhar quraishi, havana, cuba. A new look airs at 9 00 eastern, 6 00 pacific. U. S. Military Officials Say they have seen reports and are investigating several attacks southwest of er erbil. Jamie mcintire has the story. They say theyre taking the allegations very seriously, even at this point they cannot confirm whether a chemical agent, possibly mustard gas was used in the attacks. Nevertheless, they say it is the thing i. S. I. L. Would do if it had the capability. These reports originally came to the German Defense ministry, some germans are advising the Kurdish Peshmerga in iraq. They believed they were exposed to something, some of them had trouble breathing and exhibited chemical burns. Kurdish authorities and iraqi authorities are endeavoring to take samples if in fact i. S. I. L. Has introduced chemical weapons to the battlefield. David. Iraqi forces are now in a second half of a multiweek campaign to get i. S. I. L. Out of the crucial city of ramadi. What is the latest in the fight . Reporter david, you may remember, they were beginning an offense to retake ramadi in nawranbar province. Isolation phase of the campaign, there is one Central Command spokesman put it, putting a noose around i. S. I. L. s neck. The idea is to completely encircle ramadi before they take the city back. What was taking the city so long, i. S. I. L. Had put hundreds of ieds in place, the iraqis had been methodically destroying them. U. S. Central command said they were nornlgd by the progress. Iraqi Security Forces are showing and they say they are confident iraq will retake ramadi on the time line that iraq has established. Al jazeeras Jamie Mcintire reporting from the pentagon, he jamie thank you. Up next two connecticut killers convicted for a brutal crime that stunned the nation will now be spared the Death Penalty, well tell you why. Plus the u. S. Food and Drug Administration has now allowed doctors to prescribe oxycontin to children. Is the benefit worth the risk . Youre looking at video from conrow texas, a seshz of seriesf explosions racked a facility, shelter in place from the drill chem plant in conrow, thick black smoke can be seen from miles away. So far there are no reports of injuries. In colorado today, authorities reopened the animas river to recreational users. Toxic yellow waste water spewed into the animas, levels do not threaten public health. Authorities are warning people not to drink the water and to wash up after coming into contact with it. Republican lawmakers are harshly considering, yesterdayal ruling spares the life of 11 on connecticuts death row, including two notice o notoriou. Libby casey has the story. Jesse and joshua entered the how many of hock pettit. This Surveillance Video which was later shown in court, shows mrs. Petit at the bank. Instead after returning with the money, mrs. Petit and her 11yearold daughter were raped and 17yearold hayley was tied to her pedestrian, before the criminals doused the house with gasoline and set it on fire. Dr. Petit was the only survivor. Dr. Petit said if any crime deserved the Death Penalty this is it. We say this is really about justice. In 2012, connecticuts Legislature Passed a law, repealing the Death Penalty. But made sure that law would only fly future crimes so that two of the states most notorious murderers would be still executed. However, they are now, on Death Penalty, violates the accusation without cruel and unusual punish punishment. Connecticut governor malloi who openly signed the repeal quickly signed it into law. In 50 years the only people to be put to death in connecticut were two gentlemen who volunteered for it. As for dr. Petit hours after the ruling he issued a statement saying the dissent being justices clearly state how the key stones of our structure. Highly charged topic with profound emotional impact. This is a slum day in connecticut. We have to keep in our minds how difficult this is for victims and victims families. Libby casey, al jazeera. Legal experts say the connecticut ruling could have a big impact across the nation. 31 states still have capital punishment. Theyre the ones there in orange. 19 states have abolished it. Connecticut judges cited problems with the Death Penalty that exist nationwide, including economic disparities in its use and the risk of putting innocent people to death. Josh markee is a District Attorney in oregon who defends the Death Penalty. Josh the Connecticut Supreme Court basically says the 11 men on death row in that state will be spared because even though their crimes were before a state abolished the Death Penalty it would be unconstitutional the execute them. What is your reaction . Its disappointing because once again we have basically the legal eleads of the United States counter manning what the voters believe. A poll taken just a year ago in connecticut showed over 55 of connecticut voters supported the Death Penalty, only 37 opposed. And they intended for people like the two men who slaughtered dr. Petits family to stay on death row and now they wont. We might all agree to murder a connecticut mother and burn her two daughters alive is the most ohorrific thing possible and those two monsters should be put to death but you would agree in general the Death Penalty doesnt act as a deterrent, it doesnt decrease the crime rate in the states that have it. In the first ten years of the 21st century the number of death sentences handed down in the United States actually increased 26 over the last ten years of the 20th century. In that same period of time, the number of murders in the United States decreased 21 . Now im not saying the only reason but the murders were not necessarily decreasing in the state thas that had the Death Penalty. Study after study shows African Americans are more likely to get the Death Penalty for a whole host of reasons that white people who commit the same crimes. I would actually 03, the cornell study showed that the states most likely to send people to death row were delaware and ohio. And the socalled southern death belt. Approximately 51 of the murders in the United States are committed by African Americans almost exclusively against African Americans, 42 of those on death row are African Americans. Now thats clearly way out of proportion with the 13 proportion. What about the innocents, they were on death row and dna cleared them. Wait wait, this is a subject about which ive testified before congress four times. There have been five people in the last 40 years who were on death row, and dna proved they didnt do it. The number of innocent people executed in the United States, in the last the modern era is zero as in none. Josh marke rvetion, a District Attorney from oregon, thank you. Thank you. Up next they were the cuban children in the early 1960s who were sent to live alone in the United States. Their observations about operation pedro pan are intriguing. Showing you where they are going next and who is helping