All Things Considered
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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 new documentary examines the 'Star Wars Holiday Special' and asks: Why?
by Linda Holmes
A long time ago - November 1978, to be exact - instead of episodes of "The Incredible Hulk" and "Wonder Woman," CBS aired a holiday special that was, well, totally out of this world.
10 years later, the 'Beyoncé' surprise drop still offers lessons about control
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
The Fed held interest rates as inflation shows signs of cooling
by Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, amid signs of cooling inflation. Policymakers also offered some forecasts of what might be in store next year.
The Supreme Court will decide the fate of abortion pill mifepristone
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will review a lower court decision that would make mifepristone, the commonly used abortion pill, less accessible.
Lawmakers are divided on how to reform foreign surveillance program
by Ryan Lucas
Congress is set to extend a key foreign surveillance program through April, but lawmakers are divided on how to reform program going forward.
Trump fraud trial hears final witness before closing arguments begin in January
by Andrea Bernstein
Former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial has wrapped up witness testimony and will break until closing arguments in January.