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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.
Susan Glasser on whether Biden will maintain his support for Israel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Susan Glasser about Biden's position after the Hamas attacks and Israel's response and the challenges U.S. presidents face in dealing with the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Plumbers are training as substitute teachers so full time teachers can protest a bill
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | The Texas Newsroom
Texas plumbers are getting trained as substitute teachers to allow teachers to protest at the state Capitol against a school vouchers bill.
Author Max Brooks on how the world of Minecraft helps prepare kids for our world
by Andrew Limbong
Author Max Brooks is out now with the final entry of his Minecraft series for kids. Brooks says Minecraft is a great way to teach kids about preparedness and adaptation.
With the aviation system under stress, the FAA may finally get a new leader
by Joel Rose
A Senate committee is set to vote Wednesday on the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.
Some Palestinian Americans say they're afraid to mourn their loved ones out loud
by Sandhya Dirks
Palestinian Americans are grieving over loved ones who have been killed, injured and trapped in Gaza amid Israel's bombardment. They also feel betrayed by the U.S. government's support of Israel.
New York Liberty hoping to extend WNBA Finals as Game 4 looms
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer catches up with ESPN's Rebecca Lobo, former professional basketball player, about the ongoing WNBA Finals.
Blinken is making diplomacy efforts in the Middle East before Biden arrives in Israel
by Michele Kelemen
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has crossed the Middle East trying to keep the war between Israel and Hamas from spreading.
Israel turns to DNA and dental imprints to identify unrecognizable bodies
The Israeli military is using DNA and dental imprints to identify victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. NPR's Ari Shapiro visits an Israeli Army base south of Tel Aviv where this work is taking place.
How U.S. synagogues have been thinking about their safety since the Hamas attacks
by Jason DeRose
Synagogues in the U.S. have considerable security compared to many other houses of worship. The Hamas attacks have congregations refocused on the safety of worshipers.
India's top court defers same sex marriage decision, upsetting LGBTQ rights advocates
by Diaa Hadid
India's top court refused to legalize same-sex marriages. The five judges hearing the case ruled that only the Indian parliament could make that decision.