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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.
In Palau, residents are divided on easing fishing restrictions
by Emily Feng
Palau made history a decade ago when it closed off 80% of its oceans to any kind of fishing. A proposal to open up some of its marine sanctuary to fishing has divided residents on how best to protect the oceans around the Pacific nation.
The Paralympics begin in Paris this week. Here's what to watch for
by Becky Sullivan
The 2024 Paralympics get underway this week in Paris. More than 4,400 athletes with various disabilities will participate in 22 sports.
Ethiopia and Nigeria are floating their currencies. Could instability follow?
by Adrian Ma
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Cerian Richmond Jones of The Economist about the decision by Nigerian and Ethiopian governments to float their respective currencies.
What the DNC revealed about Harris' plan for immigration
by Adrian Ma
Republicans have accused Presidential candidate Kamala Harris of being weak on immigration. At this week’s Democratic National Convention, the party sent a clear message about Harris’ stance.
NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
NASA had been weighing whether it would be safe enough to return two astronauts to Earth on Boeing's Starliner.
'Track Change' podcast follows 4 incarcerated men as they record an album
by Adrian Ma
Garland Carr, featured on the podcast Track Change, was recently released from prison. NPR's Adrian Ma talks to him about how he's adjusting to life on the outside.
NPR investigates harassment accusations against former top aide of Eric Garcetti
by Adrian Ma
NPR uncovered new allegations of sexual harassment against a former top adviser to the U.S. ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and new questions about whether Garcetti lied under oath.
After years of running the Beer Mile, the record holder considers stepping away
by Adrian Ma
NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Canadian runner Corey Bellemore about holding the world record for running the beer mile and why this year's race may be his last.