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An official assessment by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, concludes that after eight years, the U.S. and its allies have failed to focus on and win over the Afghan people. He also calls for more troops to ensure victory over the Taliban and al-Qaida.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken insists U.S. support for Israel has not left it isolated, despite anger over Israel's offensive in Gaza. It's just one of the crises he's looking at as the year ends.

The descendants of the coastal Brazilian city have a long, mixed history, making for quite the vibrant display and musical celebration. One style of music is even said to make the blood boil.

Daytime booze-free parties at coffee shops are gaining steam around the country. In predominantly white Seattle, these parties are also a space to connect for people with Latino roots.

The failure of the GOP's health care bill in the senate means the Affordable Care Act is still law. NPR's Noel King speaks with Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News about where things might go now.

Malle takes over as the leader of American Vogue immediately. Malle, who has been with the publication since 2011, will still report to Anna Wintour who remains Condé Nast's chief content officer.

The leaders of Britain's Labour Party are meeting Tuesday to try to diffuse accusations that anti-Semitism is rife within the organization.

The Iowa Democratic Party said Tuesday that "the underlying data" collected at caucus sites "was sound" despite the smartphone app malfunction. The party expects to report results later Tuesday.

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

A demonstration is planned in support of defendants charged after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The FBI says there's no specific threat, but security officials say they're ready no matter what.