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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 National Museum of Women in the Arts reopens after a major two-year renovation
by Olivia Hampton
The National Museum of Women in the Arts, the world's first major museum solely dedicated to championing women artists, reopens after a major two-year renovation to revamp its exhibition spaces.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan has dropped his bid to become speaker of the House
Republicans met behind closed doors and took a secret ballot to see if lawmakers wanted Jim Jordan to stay in the race for speaker of the House. They did not, and Jordan dropped out.
Singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm on her new album, growing up religious and coming out
NPR's Juana Summers talks with singer-songwriter Maddie Zahm about her new album, Now That I've Been Here, and her whirlwind couple of years since going viral for the song "Fat Funny Friend."
U.S. mosques have been especially concerned about security since the Hamas attacks
by Jason DeRose
Since the Hamas attacks in Israel and the killing of a young Muslim boy near Chicago, mosques in the U.S. are more concerned than ever with security.
Egypt's role as war continues in the Gaza Strip
by Aya Batrawy
Egypt is a key player in any attempts to resolve the war between Israel and Hamas. Its leaders worry Israel is trying to force refugees into the Sinai.
During wartime, is there space to deliver a message of unity in Israel?
In the mixed community of Israel's Lod, some groups are trying to deliver calls for peace and unity. But that is a message not everyone wants to hear at a time of war.
A Texas principal was arrested after paddling a student. Now, he's back at work
by Bill Zeeble
Corporal punishment is still legal in public schools in 16 states. In Texas, a principal was arrested after hitting a child with a wooden paddle. He's now back on the job. The community supports him.
Brazil's president faces increasing pressure to nominate a Black female justice
by Julia Carneiro
Brazil has a substantial Black population and is a country where over half of the population is also female, but it has never had a Black female supreme court judge. Could all that be about to change?
Blink-182 is back with reunion record 'One More Time'
by Stephen Thompson
Blink-182's new album is called One More Time, and it's the first for their classic lineup in 12 years — the same three members who landed those pop-punk hits in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
SAG-AFTRA encourages striking actors to avoid certain Halloween costumes
by Mandalit del Barco
Striking performers not allowed to work or promote their movies and shows. Now, their union SAG-AFTRA has some spooky new guidelines.
Hamas has released two American hostages
by Michele Kelemen
Hamas released two U.S. citizens — but 10 more Americans and nearly 200 others are still held by Hamas in Gaza.