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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.
Iowa caucuses roundtable
With less than a month to the Iowa caucuses, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Iowa Public Radio's Clay Masters and pollster J. Ann Selzer about the state of the Republican presidential nominating contest.
How an NHL rookie prepared for the big league, part 2
by Scott Detrow
Rookie hockey goalie Mitchell Gibson is trying to make the most of his time in the minor leagues and break into the NHL.
Imelda Staunton on being the queen
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Imelda Staunton about the joys and challenges of portraying Queen Elizabeth II in the final season of Netflix's The Crown.
Talking cookies with 'The New York Times Cooking'
by Emma Klein
Every year the team at New York Times Cooking puts out seven new recipes for Cookie Week. After making a few of the new cookies, NPR spoke with several of the recipe creators.
The competition for HBCU marching band of the year
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Jackson State University's band director Roderick Little about the HBCU Band of the Year competition.
Pod Corner: 'Imminent Danger'
The new podcast Imminent Danger looks at the troubling medical career of one OB-GYN and what it tells us about how doctors are vetted in the United States.
How was 2023 for EVs?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with White House Senior Adviser Mitch Landrieu and Consumer Reports autos reporter Keith Barry about the challenge of achieving the Biden administration's EV sales goals.
Trump's trials update
by Domenico Montanaro
Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to decide whether former President Donald Trump has immunity.
Israeli soldier mistakenly kills 3 hostages
by Carrie Kahn
Israeli soldiers mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages, in violation of rules of engagement. Meanwhile, Gaza remains in a communication blackout.
Life Kit: Cultivating a chosen family
by Margaret Cirino
Many people rely on chosen families when facing rejection from families of origin. NPR's Life Kit talks with Daniel Blevins, the founder of the group Stand In Pride, about cultivating a chosen family.
Prince Harry wins court victory against tabloids in phone hacking case
Prince Harry and 100 other celebrities sued UK tabloids for allegedly hacking their phones to get scoops in the 1990s & early 2000s.
How do you address highways that have cut through communities?
There's a federal fund to address highways that cut through minority and low-income neighborhoods, like the Claiborne Expressway in New Orleans. But should the noisy highway be upgraded or moved away?