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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.
Errol Morris talks about new John le Carré doc 'The Pigeon Tunnel'
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with filmmaker Errol Morris about his new documentary, The Pigeon Tunnel, about the life of spy novelist John le Carré.
PTSD hotline responds to attack on Israel
Co-host Ari Shapiro speaks with Emi Palmor, chair of Natal, an Israeli help line that has existed for more than 25 years to help people experiencing PTSD from terror and war.
Putin sees Israel-Hamas war as opportunity for geopolitical power shift
by Philip Reeves
Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the U.S. for this latest outbreak of Israel-Gaza violence as he tries to consolidate a growing anti-Western alliance of nations.
Maluma takes the Tiny Desk
Colombian musical artist Maluma performed at NPR's Tiny Desk last week and shared some big news.
What happened to the EPA investigation into Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'?
by Halle Parker
The podcast Sea Change from WWNO and WRKF, looks at the EPA investigation into whether Louisiana discriminated against Black communities living in the 85-mile-long corridor known as "Cancer Alley."
Reform groups want big changes to U.S. drug policy
by Brian Mann
As drug deaths continue to surge, many activists and drug policy researchers say criminalization, arrests and prison sentences are doing more harm than good.
Plea deals pose threat to Trump in election case
by Domenico Montanaro
Two high-profile co-defendants of former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference criminal case have taken plea deals, making the prosecutors case against Trump perhaps stronger.
Jim Jordan's bid fails, list of House speaker nominee contenders grows
by Claudia Grisales
After Jim Jordan's failure to win the speakership Republicans in the House remain divided in their efforts to elect a new House speaker.
Aid arrives in Gaza
by Ruth Sherlock
A convoy of 20 trucks of aid entered Gaza from Egypt on Saturday. But there is still confusion about who can leave via the border crossing and when.
Biden admin says getting Americans out of Gaza is a key focus, but timeline is unclear
NPR's Asma Khalid talks with John Kirby, spokesman with the White House National Security Council, about what the U.S. can do now, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to unravel.
Wastewater reveals which viruses are actually circulating and causing colds
by Pien Huang
While COVID, flu and RSV remain the big three of respiratory illnesses in the U.S., researchers are getting a clearer picture of other circulating viruses with wastewater surveillance.