Making the Nativity by hand
A Spanish ceramicist makes figurines for Nativity scenes by hand
World
Putin: West trying to "defang" Russian bear
Russian leader holds three-hour news conference as ruble plummets but new poll gives him strong vantage point
Divided reaction in Miami to breakthrough in U.S.-Cuba relations
Feelings mixed among Cubans and Cuban-Americans in Little Havana, ranging from anger and betrayal to cautious optimism
Will the U.S.-Cuba policy shift mean access to Cuban cigars?
Wednesday's move to normalize relations with the island means Americans may soon have access to the banned stogies
Out of captivity in Cuba, ex-prisoner breathes freedom
Jailed five years in Cuba, Alan Gross celebrated his return to the U.S. with a favorite meal and excitement about the holidays
Russia's future with Cuba uncertain after new U.S.-Cuba policy
America's new relationship with Cuba could complicate the island nation's ties with Russia
Pope Francis celebrates birthday with cake, tango, food for the poor
During his weekly audience in St. Peter's Square, dozens dance the tango to celebrate native Argentinian's 78th birthday
Beauty of Cuba revealed in photographs
Photographer Michael Petit shared with CBS News the photos he took during his visits to the island nation
What role did Pope Francis play in U.S.-Cuba shift?
Obama referred twice to pontiff, thanking him for his involvement with change in relations between two countries
Inside plane diverted by extreme turbulence
An American Airlines flight from South Korea hit turbulence en route to Dallas/Fort Worth and had to land to Japan. Dallas attorney Marc Stanley took images of the experience
Man imprisoned in Cuba for spying on U.S. behalf freed
President Obama said the spy provided intelligence that led to the arrest of agents known as the Cuban Five, who were also freed by the U.S. as part of the deal
Church bells ring in Havana as U.S. and Cuba open relations
Raul Castro says U.S. and Cuba must relate "in a civilized manner"; opening may be about both economy and legacy for Communist leader
ISIS "bedroom jihad" victims seek help after joining extremists
Some girls lured to ISIS territory quickly realize they've made a huge mistake
Canadian man finds a taker for free trip around the world
Jordan Axani broke up with his girlfriend after booking a special trip, and didn't want tickets to go to waste, so he found a woman with the same name to go with him
Cuba today
A look at life on the island nation of Cuba
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