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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.
Exit polls indicate Poland's current ruling party didn't get enough votes to stay
by Rob Schmitz
Exit polling shows that Poland's ruling party is unlikely to remain in power which would represent a dramatic shift toward democracy and the EU.
The latest in Gaza as power, drinking water and medical supplies are running out
by Aya Batrawy
Israel vows it's preparing a land attack after 10 days of air strikes after Hamas militants killed more than 1,300 people in Israel. Power, potable water and medical supplies are running out in Gaza.
Rite-Aid files for bankruptcy amid deluge of opioid lawsuits
by Brian Mann
The national pharmacy chain faces more than a thousand lawsuits linked to the sale of Oxycontin and other opioid pain pills.
From the ground in Jordan, talking with Palestinians who have family in Gaza
by Ari Shapiro
For Jordanian Palestinians with family in the Gaza Strip, that distance can feel painfully close and impossibly far. Across Jordan on Friday, thousands of people marched in support of Palestinians.
On trash pickup day, a man was reminded of the humanity in everyone
After Jeff Balch's mother died, he was outside doing yard work on trash pickup day. A member of the crew asked how Ms. Balch was doing, which led to a moment of connection between strangers.
Remembering actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers, dead at 76
by Anastasia Tsioulcas
Friends and fellow actors are remembering actress and entrepreneur Suzanne Somers with fondness. Somers died Sunday at age 76 after battling cancer for more than two decades.
Naloxone on college campuses saves lives
by Liz Schlemmer
Fentanyl was involved in most teen overdose deaths in 2021, and the issue has followed onto college campuses. When an overdose happens, access to naloxone can be the difference between life and death.
What Biden and Republicans are saying about Israel
by Mara Liasson
President Biden has taken a very pro-Israel stance since the Hamas attacks. But starting on Friday, the president has begun to talk more about the situation on the ground in Gaza.
George Tyndall, former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, found dead
The former USC gynecologist, who was accused of sexual misconduct by hundreds of women, has died. He was set to stand trial next year on sex crimes related to a smaller subset of 16 former patients.
Secretary of State Blinken's diplomatic efforts to contain Middle East conflict
by Michele Kelemen
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's Michele Kelemen about Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to the Middle East in the midst of war between Israel and Hamas.
These 5 big purchases can save energy — and money — at home
by Jeff Brady
To live a more climate-friendly life, invest in home appliances that run on electricity, not fossil fuels, say sustainability experts. NPR's Life Kit offers a few energy-saving solutions to consider.
California bans 'excited delirium' term as a cause of death
by Martin Kaste
Last week, California became the first state to ban the use of "excited delirium" as an official cause of death. The medical term has long been controversial when it comes to policing.