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A new Louisiana law will re-classify misoprostol as a dangerous controlled substance
A new Louisiana law in effect Oct. 1 will re-classify misoprostol as a dangerous controlled substance. It's used in medication abortions, but also for postpartum hemorrhage and other obstetric issues.
Husband in France admits he and men he recruited raped his unconscious wife
by Eleanor Beardsley
A man at the center of a mass rape trial in France testified Tuesday. He is accused of drugging his wife and offering her up to a steady stream of men from an online chatroom.
Pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon in apparent attack
by Jane Arraf
An apparent synchronized attack on pagers used by Hezbollah members. Lebanese health authorities say at least nine people were killed and more than 2,700 wounded.
Interest rates are set to drop, but it's unclear when consumers will feel the impact
by Maria Aspan
The Federal Reserve is gearing up to start cutting interest rates for the first time since 2020 -- but a key decision looms: whether to start small or big.
A baker attends a festival to make the biggest whoopie pie in the world
The whoopie pie is a favorite New England dessert. Since bigger is always better, a Vermont baker sets out to make the biggest whoopie pie in the world.
China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of a shrinking, aging economy
by John Ruwitch
China is to "gradually raise" the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital.
In 'My Old Ass,' a teen is visited by her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip
by Bob Mondello
A teen meets her wisecracking, advice-dispensing 39-year-old self on a mushroom trip in Megan Park's coming-of-age rom-com My Old Ass.
How the small state of Vermont is trying to become a leader in refugee resettlement
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Vermont is trying to become a leader in refugee resettlement. Many employers say migrants are needed to fill open jobs. But there are some serious challenges that could get in the way.
Torrential rain and severe flooding has displaced millions in West and Central Africa
Heavy rains have caused massive flooding and devastation across a number of cities and towns across West and Central Africa, impacting millions of people.
Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie's cookbook is grounded in family, then and now
by Ari Shapiro
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie about their new cookbook they've written together called Does This Taste Funny? Recipes Our Family Loves.
The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of Trump on Sunday appeared in court
by Ryan Lucas
The suspect in the apparent assassination attempt yesterday of former President Donald Trump made his initial appearance in federal court Monday.