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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro touches a gold bar as he speaks with economic officials at Miraflores Palace in Caracas in March.

Venezuela Trudges Ahead With Risky 'Gold Rush' Despite Sanctions

President Nicolás Maduro sets his eyes on the country's golden Orinoco flow. His ally Turkey is a major buyer.

Employees work on the assembly line of the Tiguan model at the Volkswagen car plant in Puebla, central Mexico, in March. The auto sector is a key focus of the newly revised North American Free Trade Agreement.

Will NAFTA 2.0 Really Boost Mexican Wages?

The new trade deal signed by the U.S., Mexico and Canada says much of a car should be built by workers making at least $16 an hour. Some experts are skeptical that will happen anytime soon in Mexico.

Also: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C) meets President Trump today over his Charlottesville response; Myanmar's leader won't attend a U.N. session over the Rohingya crisis; and new crew join the space station.

Russian gun rights activist Maria Butina pleaded guilty to serving as an unregistered foreign agent. She had sought to build back-channel links to the Russian government with the Trump campaign.

Maria Butina Pleads Guilty In Foreign Agent Case, Admits Clandestine Influence Scheme

The Russian gun rights activist had sought to establish back-channel ties between the Russian government and leading U.S. conservative groups, including the Trump campaign and the NRA.

Rick Saccone, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, takes questions form reporters last week in Pittsburgh. Saccone has needed millions of dollars in spending from Republican allies to stave off the strong challenge from the Democratic candidate, Conor Lamb.

GOP Pours Cash Into Pennsylvania Special Election To Prevent An Upset Defeat

Republicans have spent more than twice as much on the Pennsylvania race as Democrats. That flood of spending comes even though the district won't exist after this November's election.

Los Gallos Negros perform at a rally in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Protesting Trump's Immigration Policy Through Song

The policy that separated children from parents seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border spurred musicians to write new songs and transform some old ones — to haunting effect.

Shoppers packed malls like Tysons Corner Center in northern Virginia Friday.

Black Friday: Online Retail Makes Inroads But Shoppers Still Pack The Malls

Shoppers on Black Friday spoke of enjoying the "vibe" of the mall, despite online retail making increasing strides into the holiday market.

Rasika chef Vikram Sunderam, here with a towering dish of eggplant and potato, says, "Indian cuisine is a very personal cuisine. It's made from family to family, how they like to cook."

In New Cookbook, Acclaimed Indian Restaurant Finally Spills Its Secrets

Rasika, a top eatery in Washington, D.C., is famous for its crispy spinach and modern twists on classic dishes. Now the owner and chef are sharing some of their prized — and adventurous — recipes.

This Tiny Desk Contestant Braved The Elements To Pay Tribute To His Grandmother

Musician Quinn Christopherson shares the story of his original song submission for the 2018 Tiny Desk Contest.

Will Your Melanin Protect You From The Sun?

There are lots of misconceptions about dark skin and sunshine. One of the most common? That black people can't get skin cancer.

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