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Also making headlines: Euro zone nations push for deal to address crisis; U.N. climate summit approaches "decision time;" missing ex-FBI agent appears in hostage video.

Other top stories include Russian President Vladimir Putin's allegation that U.S. complaints about his nation's elections have spurred protests.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump.

Since starting NPR's Backseat Book Club, Michele Norris has been swimming in "kid lit." The five stories on her year-end list will seep into your heart and leave you thinking about the characters long after you've turned the final pages.

Also: Russia is angry about EU's decision to lift embargo against supplying arms to Syrian opposition; campers and residents flee California wildfire; Rutgers stands behind new athletic director.

King Charles convenes leaders of artificial intelligence companies at a summit in Scotland, amid mounting fears that unchecked AI could threaten humanity.

The global financial crisis has given the International Monetary Fund a new lease on life. Countries had been pulling away from the IMF and the reforms it demands. Now, Pakistan, Hungary, Iceland and others are turning to it to protect them in the global credit crunch.

Also: Democratic National Convention kicks off; power is still out for many after Hurricane Isaac; Lufthansa cancels hundreds of flights because of strikes.

Rock critic Ken Tucker offers up his top 10 lists of the best albums and singles of 2008.music. Here's his look at some of his own favorites.

Critic Alan Cheuse likes his books thoughtfully plotted — and 2011 has made him a happy reader. A tiger haunts, a teen flees, ballplayers dream and vampires reign in beautifully conceived stories from new and distinguished authors.

The U.S. government has asked a federal judge to allow it to seize four mosques and a Manhattan skyscraper that are owned by a nonprofit group. The government says the group is a front for the Iranian government, which has been under economic sanctions for decades.

Rain is falling in St. Louis. Game 7, if it's necessary, would be set for Friday. The Rangers lead the Series 3 games to 2.