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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.
The LeeVees kick off Hanukkah with a special Tiny Desk performance
The LeeVees came to NPR's Tiny Desk for a special performance of songs from their holiday album Hanukkah Rocks.
'Poor Things': a Frankenstein-inspired black comedy
by Bob Mondello
Emma Stone teams up with director Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things, a Frankenstein-inspired black comedy about a young woman shaking up the society around her as she comes into her own.
Why the Biden administration is so invested in India
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Arzan Tarapore, a research scholar at Stanford University who focuses on South Asian security issues. They discuss the complex relationship between India and the U.S.
Israel pushes back as the Biden administration pressures it to spare Gaza civilians
by Frank Langfitt
The Biden administration is putting pressure on Israel to reduce casualties in its war on Gaza, but Israel is pushing back against its indispensable ally.
How COP28 could help developing countries confront climate change
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Belizean climate ambassador Janine Felson about how deals reached at COP28 can help developing countries confront climate change.
Trump witness claims no evidence of fraud in civil case
by Andrea Bernstein
A defense expert witness from New York University testified he saw no evidence of accounting fraud in the New York Attorney General's civil case against Trump.
What the Koch Network's endorsement of Nikki Haley could mean for women in politics
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Kira Sonbonmatsu about the fundraising disparities between women and men running for political office.
What Elon Musk's involvement in politics means for the world
Elon Musk has developed breakthrough tech companies and made himself a figure in global politics. Could his erratic behavior undermine those successes?
This new council member's vote for himself won him the election
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ryan Roth, newly-elected city council member for Rainier, Wash., about winning his seat by one vote — a vote he cast himself.
War in the Middle East usually makes oil prices spike. Why isn't that happening now?
During the Yom Kippur war, embargoes drove oil prices up. But oil prices have actually gone down since the Oct. 7 attack. In a time of upheaval in the Middle East, we explore why prices are falling.
Israelis near Lebanon border caught between Israeli and Hezbollah fighting
by Brian Mann
In recent days, Israeli forces have traded artillery and rocket fire with Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia that operates in Lebanon. People near Israel's northern border share how they feel.