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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.
A Brown University student of Palestinian descent is left paraplegic after being shot
by Mikaela Lefrak
Three college students of Palestinian descent were shot in Vermont last month. One is now paraplegic. His mother talks about his ongoing recovery and how the shooting has reshaped their lives.
Pope Francis approved: Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples
by Jason DeRose
Catholic priests may now bless same-sex couples, according to a declaration used by the Vatican and approved by Pope Francis. The document says these blessings are not to be considered marriage.
The fallout after Israeli soldiers killed three Israeli hostages
by Carrie Kahn
Israelis are calling for accountability after soldiers shot dead three hostages being held in Gaza - with some saying it highlights tactics that are leading to unnecessary Palestinian deaths.
COVID hurt Beijing's economy — but for some, this has been an opportunity
by Emily Feng
China's economy still hasn't fully recovered since Beijing lifted COVID-19 restrictions a year ago. But not everyone is hurting; an effort to spur high-tech industry is yielding some winners.
Jonathan Majors convicted in split verdict, dropped from Marvel
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Meet the snowboard instructor helping feed people in Aspen
by Kaya Williams
Even in glitzy Aspen, Colo., there are people who have trouble affording food. A local snowboard instructor is hooking them up.
A look back at Putin's year
by Charles Maynes
2023 began on a tough note for Russian President Putin, with his war in Ukraine stagnating and criticism from the head of the Wagner group. Now, that man is dead and Ukraine may be running out of aid.
Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?
by Sarah Jane Tribble
Why declining social invites is OK
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to West Virginia University marketing professor Julian Givi about his research on the social ramifications of turning down invites.
All Music Considered: This is what our show directors listened to in 2023
NPR's Scott Detrow chats with the directors of All Things Considered about the music they listened to the most this year and why.