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We examine how the exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar reflects the health of the global economy.

In 2010, the southern Afghan town of Marjah was a haven for the Taliban and drug traffickers. Today, after a massive effort by the U.S. Marines, the Taliban have fled and the area is relatively peaceful. But many are concerned about Marjah's future once American combat forces leave the area.

The favored candidate in Sunday's presidential election is from the PRI, which ruled Mexico for decades, until it was ousted from power in 2000. Enrique Pena Nieto promises a different approach to drug violence and says he can boost a struggling economy.

The agreement will see Greece cut its debt by $51 billion, clearing the way for new loans of around $60 billion. Analysts say this makes it unlikely that Greece will default on its debt or pull out of Europe's currency, the Euro.

David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries" is an NPR tradition. This year, we asked you to describe your imaginary shift as a Santaland elf. Responses ranged from heartwarming to devilish.

The announcement reverses a company statement last year that said it had no plans for new chemical factories in the United States. According to Reuters, decades-low natural gas prices made the move too enticing to pass over.

Participation is down at some of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events which raise money for breast cancer research and treatment. The foundation may be suffering from the fallout of its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood programs. The decision was quickly reversed.

The United Nations says Ethiopian government forces have detained 16 of its humanitarian workers, and continues to prevent food aid from reaching areas of Tigray threatened with famine.

David Greene talks to Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, the nation's largest online evaluator of charities, about the most responsible way to donate to charity this holiday season.

The president's 2020 budget plan calls for studying space-based energy weapons as a way to stop warheads. Critics say it didn't work with the "Star Wars" program in the 1980s and it won't work now.