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In 1875, Mark Twain wrote a letter to his 3-year-old daughter from Santa Claus. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on a father's love for his daughter at Christmas time.

Folded into the federal bill passed on Friday is a cybersecurity measure. Opponents say data can still turned over to law enforcement in some cases and does little to protect against cyber criminals.

This year alone, he visited the Central African Republic, issued a major environment document and chaired a contentious meeting of world bishops on family issues. What's next for the Pope?

This year, a plethora of mind-bendingly, cross-culturally deep albums and singles sparked our international music critic's imagination.

The a capella group tells NPR they wanted a challenge from their holiday album. Then, they show how they did it, with a few songs in-studio — including one Web exclusive that didn't make it to air.

It doesn't usually feature figs, and it isn't what Americans think of as a pudding. Want to try it for yourself? Be prepared for 30 minutes of prep, eight hours of cooking — and four weeks of aging.

The statement received widespread criticism, given that ISIS still controls lots of territory inside Syria and inspired the recent attack in San Bernardino.

The holidays can be difficult for families dealing with Alzheimer's, especially if the person with the disease is the one who used to be the heart and soul of Christmas.

Testing your hearing is just a phone call away. Doctors hope a cheap, simple at-home test will encourage more people to get their hearing checked, and get help if they need it.

The president says he supports student activism at college campuses around the country, but says activists have to beware of shutting people out "because they don't like what they stand for."