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This is AP News Minute.

President Donald Trump¹ announced changes to the Obama-era Cuba policy Friday and challenged the Cuban government to negotiate a better deal. In a speech in Miami, Trump said the US will not lift sanctions on Cuba until it releases all political prisoners and respects the right to freedom of assembly and expression.

GOP Congressman² Steve Scalise remains³ in critical condition after being shot during a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday. Doctors said they are encouraged by Scalise's progress, but he sustained substantial damage from the gunshot and will require additional operations.

A Minnesota police officer was acquitted⁴ of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile, a black motorist whose girlfriend streamed the aftermath live on Facebook. Castile's mother Valerie stood and swore when the jury's verdict was read in St. Paul. Afterward⁵ she told reporters the judicial⁶ system continues to fail black people.

Amazon is buying Whole Foods in a surprise move that unites the online juggernaut with the grocery chain known for its organic and natural foods. The deal is valued at about 13.7 billion dollars and expected to put pressure on other big grocery sellers.

Noreen Nasir, Associated Press with AP News Minute.