Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. U.S, AFGHAN PRESIDENTS TO FINALIZE PLAN FOR AMERICAN TROOP PULLOUT
Ashraf Ghani represents Obama’s last, best hope to make good on his promise to end America’s longest war before leaving office, but the time frame may be slower than first hoped.
2. AL-QAIDA AFFILIATE QUIETLY RISES IN SYRIA
As Islamic State militants get most of the attention with gruesome acts, the Nusra Front becomes a key player in the four-year civil war, compromising other rebel groups the West may try to work with.