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Photos depict scenes at the $34 million command center in Camp Leatherneck, completed in November. U.S. troops will never use the facility, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction says.

'A $34 Million Waste Of The Taxpayers' Money' In Afghanistan

A new U.S. facility in Afghanistan offers 64,000 square feet of space for more than 1,000 military personnel. Finished last November, it cost tens of millions of dollars. It will never be used for its intended purpose, a military inspector says, and it could be demolished.

In 'A Dog's Life,' One Student Finds Strength

In essays on the 'In Character' blog, NPR audiences have been waxing thoughtful about their own favorite characters. An 11-year-old, in foster care for the past four years, says he feels a kinship with the protagonist of A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray.

State Route 89A is scheduled to remain closed between the Owenby Way roundabout and the Midgley Bridge picnic area (mileposts 375-376) through Dec. 16 as construction crews perform clean-up work after recent blasting for rockfall mitigation.

SR 89A closure north of Sedona extended to Saturday

State Route 89A north of uptown Sedona will remain closed until Saturday to allow construction crews to perform clean-up work after recent blasting for rockfall mitigation.

Singer Marisol Hernandez (center) takes listeners from her grandfather's burro cart to La Santa Cecilia's Latin Grammy Award, on Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

Take A Trip To Downtown L.A. With La Santa Cecilia

On historic Olvera Street, singer Marisol Hernandez describes the hopes and dreams the city represents.

Facing Tough Competition, A&P Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

The grocery store chain A&P has filed for bankruptcy. Stiff competition in the food retail industry is forcing the storied company to sell off or close almost 300 stores around the Northeast.

In addition to making music, Tracey Thorn also writes a column for the British publication <em>New Statesman.</em>

'A Distinctive Voice': Tracey Thorn Goes On 'Record'

The Everything but the Girl singer stepped away from performing two decades ago in order to start a family. Now, she sings about the different stages of women's lives on her latest solo album, Record.

Author Ellroy Tells Stories of L.A. After Dark

Crime writer James Ellroy's books cover the seamy side of Los Angeles life -- obsession, murder and Hollywood after dark. Steve Inskeep talks to the self-proclaimed "demon dog of literature" about his new collection of essays and short fiction, Destination: Morgue!: L.A. Tales.

Charities are canceling plans for fundraising events at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club. The cancellations come in the wake of his controversial comments about the events in Charlottesville, Va.

Charities Pull Fundraisers Planned for Trump's Mar-A-Lago

For years, major charities have been holding fundraisers at Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach resort owned by President Trump. Now, in the wake of his comments on Charlottesville, many are turning away.

Smoke rises from Kunduz, Afghanistan on Thursday. Government forces have reportedly retaken the city after it was seized by the Taliban on Monday.

'A Shocking Development' In The Long Struggle To Hold On To Kunduz

The U.S. and NATO have spent years in Kunduz, Afghanistan, building communities to keep insurgents out. Two who were there 12 years ago describe how it felt this week when the Taliban retook the city.

'A Day With No Words' can be full of meaningful communication

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with author and activist Tiffany Hammond about her new children's book A Day With No Words. It details a day in the life of non-speaking autistic kids and their families.

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