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in Kabul, preparations are being made for Afghanistan's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Foreign organizations are trying to give the country's political parties the information, tools and tactics they need to become viable parts of the democratic process. Hear reporter Rachel Martin.

Humanitarian and rights groups say Sudanese government forces and Arab militiamen have committed fresh attacks throughout Darfur, including helicopter gunship bombings, rape and raids. Hear NPR's Jason Beaubien.

President Bush has nominated House Intelligence Committee Chairman Porter Goss (R-FL) to direct the Central Intelligence Agency. But it's unclear what Goss' role would be, as Congress considers a proposal to create a national director to supervise the CIA and other intelligence agencies. Hear NPR's Pam Fessler.

U.S. authorities say the 348-foot vessel is owned by Suleiman Kerimov, a Russian oligarch previously sanctioned for alleged money laundering.

The FBI warns that al Qaeda may plan to use tourist helicopters or limousines in future attacks against the United States. The warning is apparently based on intelligence recently found on a laptop computer in Pakistan, some of which appears to be several years old. Also Monday, terror suspect Qari Saifullah Akhtar was detained in the United Arab Emirates. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports.

President Bush has named U.S. Rep. Porter Goss (R-FL) as his choice to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Goss, who served in the CIA before running for Congress, is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Renee Montagne.

A pending ballot measure in California would funnel $3 billion over 10 years into embryonic stem cell research. President Bush restricted federal funding for such research three years ago. The California bond measure is largely supported by scientists and affected families; its detractors oppose it on mostly religious or fiscal grounds. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports.

Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, one of the last Democrats remaining in the presidential race, endorses former rival Sen. John Kerry. Kucinich says he will reach out on Kerry's behalf to supporters of Ralph Nader. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley.

William Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, offers his reactions to the Sept. 11 commission report, and discusses with NPR's Scott Simon whether there is the political will in Washington in an election year to act upon the report's recommendations.

The Santa Fe School Board on Thursday heard district plans on a Standard-Based grading system and gave final approval to its student Medical Cannabis policy.