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About 50 people were killed in Kabul and another four in Mazar-i-Sharif. The attacks were apparently aimed at minority Shiites who were gathered for a religious festival.

A hearing that will determine the sentence for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich begins Tuesday. The ex-governor, convicted on corruption charges, is expected to testify.

NPR has confirmed some elements of a reported $200-million-settlement that resolves civil and criminal penalties growing out of last year's Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia. Sources tell NPR the deal will include cash payments for the families of the 29 mine workers killed in the nation's worst mine explosion in 40 years.

Twenty-nine men were killed in the April 2010 disaster. Former Massey Energy executives could still face criminal charges. Also today, one of the company's subsidiaries was fined $10.8 million — the biggest such fine ever.

The morning's headlines also include word about the secrets a drone that crashed in Iran might give away.

Shares cost $250 each and they're more like souvenirs than investments. But the team's fans are snapping them up.

Ambassador Robert Ford left in late October because of what the State Department said were "credible threats" against his safety. He has been a very visible supporter of those who oppose the Assad regime.

Rep. Peter King is set to continue his series of controversial hearings on the radicalization of American Muslims tomorrow. King said the hearing will focus on how radicalization threatens the military and the recent attacks on its personnel.

That's a surprising achievement considering the authorized biography was released 45 days ago.

From comfort food to foraging to food trucks, we take a look at and round up the latest food trend lists for 2011 and 2012.