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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.
Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $148 million to former Georgia election workers
Former Trump campaign attorney Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay a staggering $148 million to two former Georgia election workers he spread lies about following the 2020 election.
A look into the New York Times' investigation of Roe v. Wade being overturned
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New York Times' investigative reporter Jodi Kantor about her investigation with Adam Liptak into the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade.
A controversial exchange frees Russian convicts if they agree to fight in Ukraine
Russia has freed violent convicts in exchange for their military service in Ukraine. Their victims' families say justice has been denied.
Ukraine has $52 billion EU aid package veoted by Hungary
At a summit this week, EU leaders voted to begin membership negotiations with Ukraine. But Hungary's leader Viktor Organ vetoed a $52 billion aid package.
The new 'Wonka' film manages to not be too sweet
Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on Timothee Chalamet's rendition of a young Willy Wonka in the new prequel to the Roald Dahl film classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
A look at NPR music's best songs of 2023
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with music critic Ann Powers about NPR's interactive "Best Songs of 2023" online tool.
The WeightWatchers CEO tells NPR why the company is embracing weight loss drugs
NPR's Juana Summers talks with WeightWatchers CEO Sima Sistani about the company's recent decision to provide weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.
Could D.C. lose two of its sports teams?
The Washington Wizards basketball team and Capitals hockey teams may be moving to northern Virginia. D.C. faces losing not only two sports teams but also an economic engine of its downtown.
How this Mexico City food market is cutting back on food waste
The largest food market in the Americas is doing its bit for climate change, by cutting back on food waste.
Why do doctors still use pagers?
At a surprisingly large number of hospitals, the pager remains the backbone of communication. The Planet Money team tries to understand why the pager has been so hard to replace.
A Senate deal on border security faces uncertainty from the House
As Senate negotiators work on a deal to address border security, House progressives and conservatives reject the effort for different reasons.
Homelessness in the U.S. hit a record high last year as pandemic aid ran out
by Jennifer Ludden
The jump is 12% more than the year before and came as rents and inflation skyrocketed. The increase was driven by families and those who lost housing for the first time.