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Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and an associate will face fraud charges in federal court, related to the purchase of a cruise line. A federal grand jury in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., indicted Abramoff and Adam Kidan on six counts each: one of conspiracy and 5 of wire fraud.

On Wednesday, New Jersey's Republican Gov. Chris Christie put the final kibosh on a massive rail project connecting New York and New Jersey. It was the nation's most expensive public works project under way before Christie halted construction last month, citing cost overruns that would ultimately burden New Jersey taxpayers. His decision comes despite pleas from federal and local officials to reconsider. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports.

National Safety Shelters sells safety pods that can fit a classroom of students inside to protect them from active shooters or extreme weather.

Mike Pompeo is moving from the CIA to become secretary of state. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Pompeo's former staffer Jim Richardson about his old boss and how Pompeo may lead the State Department.

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, a Democrat, and former TV doctor Mehmet Oz, a Republican, faced off last night in the only debate in a tight race that will help determine control of the Senate.

California has shockingly few certified bilingual worksite inspectors for an estimated 3.4 million workers who speak limited English. The shortage leaves many of these workers less protected.

Sen. John Sununu of New Hampshire has called on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign. Sununu is the first Republican to join a chorus of Democrats in Congress who say the attorney general had an improper role in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys.

The DNC has a new chair — former Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Party members voted in Atlanta on Saturday. Now the hard work of rebuilding the party begins.

President Obama wants to stop cyberattacks by getting companies and law enforcement to coordinate. He signed an executive order that could pave the way, but some in the business world are skeptical.

Amusements and attractions at parks and carnivals are regulated and inspected. Although some accidents do occur, fatalities are rare.