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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks at the presidential palace in the capital Caracas on Dec. 30, 2014. Venezuela's economy has entered a recession and is suffering from high unemployment, many shortages and inflation of more than 60 percent. The country depends heavily on oil exports and revenue is down sharply due to lower oil prices.

The country's economy is a mess and low oil prices are hurting the oil-exporting nation. While President Nicolas Maduro is unpopular among many Venezuelans, the opposition is fractured and weak.

How 'Star Wars' Helped Patton Oswalt Beat His Movie Addiction

The actor and comedian reveals in his new memoir, Silver Screen Fiend, that he used to have a film addiction. Watching the first Star Wars prequel led to a realization that helped him kick the habit.

Young Cubans prepare their sticks to charge the latest internet "package" with films, television series, software and other similar stuff from foreign origin downloaded from the web.

Lacking Internet, Cubans Rely On 'The Package' For Entertainment

The so-called weekly "package" allows Cubans to watch every current TV show and series available to the world at a fraction of the cost and without government censors.

The British theater company 1927 performs its latest play, <em>Golem,</em> based on the character from ancient Jewish folklore. The troupe's trademark is vintage style combined with distinctive animation.

The Theater Company Is 1927; The Technology Is Cutting Edge

The British troupe 1927 has used vintage style and distinctive animation to make a name for itself in London and beyond. Its latest play is Golem.

Pope Francis Announces 20 New Cardinals

The 20 new cardinals come from 18 different countries, including several from Asia, Africa and Oceania. Steve Inskeep talks to Vatican-watcher John Allen, a correspondent for The Boston Globe.

County Barks At Couple: Parts Of Treehouse Must Be Removed

Mike and Pat Splinter's treehouse was featured on TV and a kitchen was built for the show. Officials reminded the couple that the kitchen and other parts of the deluxe treehouse must go.

In this courtroom sketch, Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is depicted sitting in federal court Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, in Boston.

Boston Bombing: 5 Things To Know About The Tsarnaev Trial

Jury selection begins today, and because the bombings affected so many people, this part of the trial may take weeks.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie talks with Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones, as the team warms up before Sunday's NFL playoff game against the Detroit Lions.

Gov. Christie: Nobody Ribbed Me When The Cowboys Were Losing

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made news over the weekend because of his awkward hug with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. He says he'd take the ribbing if it means more Cowboys victories.

Eric Bransby, pictured above in his home in Colorado Springs, is still creating art at 98. "I try to make each mural a project that will somehow expand my abilities a little bit more," he says.

For 98-Year-Old Artist, Every Mural Must 'Be A New Adventure'

Eric Bransby, who studied under Thomas Hart Benton, is one of the last living links to the great age of American mural painting. Age has slowed him down somewhat, but Bransby is still hard at work.

As State Senate Changes Hands, Top Dem Seeks A 'Productive And Collaborative Session'

When the seventieth session of the Colorado General Assembly convenes Jan. 7, 2015 there will be a change of control in order in the state Senate. The...

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