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The recent mining disaster at West Virginia's Sago Mine has raised new questions about safety in an industry that has long been among the most dangerous in America.

President Bush's five-day tour of South Asia is coming to an end. In Pakistan, he conferred with President Pervez Musharraf on the war against terrorism amid anti-U.S. protests from Muslim groups.

An increasing number of retiring Americans are buying their own piece of paradise in parts of Central America that were once considered dangerous backwaters. The real-estate boom is having mixed results on the island paradise of Boca del Toro.

Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleads guilty to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges. Abramoff is at the center of a political corruption scandal that's been growing for more than a year. He is expected to help Justice Department investigators.

In part two of All Things Considered's look at abortion today, we look at a New Hampshire abortion notification law case before the Supreme Court and public opinion. Then, we take a broader look at other abortion-related cases that might come before the high court in the future.

A look at potential changes in lobbying, following the criminal charges filed against super lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Allen Weinstein, the national archivist, wants the Bush administration to stop reclassifying government documents that have entered the public domain. It's not clear whether he could win a confrontation over the issue.

In a world where most modern dance companies are struggling just to break even, the Mark Morris Dance Group is marking its 25th Anniversary. To celebrate, Morris and his dancers are staging a month-long series of concerts and events at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Talk of the Nation debuts a regular feature. Each Wednesday NPR's political editor, Ken Rudin, also known as NPR's Political Junkie, will join Neal Conan for a look at the latest events from the world of politics, and answer listeners' questions.

Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges. Wednesday, Abramoff will appear in a Miami court and is to enter a guilty plea there on separate charges of fraud and conspiracy.