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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.
Phoenix heat isn't ceasing at night, either
Phoenix has set a record for the most nights with a low temperature of 90 degrees or higher. Climate change is accelerating the number of hot nights more quickly than hot days.
NPR Music's favorite new releases
NPR's Music team brings their favorite songs released this week.
Understanding Nebraska’s dueling abortion initiatives
Nebraska voters will face two competing abortion question on the ballot this fall - one in favor of expanding abortion access and another that limits it to the current 12 weeks of pregnancy.
A preview of the U.S. Open
by Ailsa Chang
The U.S. Open swings into action next week in New York City. In addition to the action on the court, the grand slam tennis tournament is already dealing with doping of the world's top-ranked male player.
An update on fall respiratory viruses
by Mary Louise Kelly
Health officials are planning another fall campaign designed to encourage everyone six months and older to get updated COVID and flu vaccines, but are scaling back the recommendation for RSV vaccines.
Fluoride and IQ
by Will Stone
A newly released report from the National Institutes of Health says fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is associated with lower IQ in children.
Takeaways from the highlights of the DNC
by Mary Louise Kelly
Takeaways from Vice President Harris' nomination acceptance speech and the Democrats' big week in Chicago.
Dhruv channels emotional turbulence into 'Private Blizzard,' his debut album
by Ailsa Chang
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to singer Dhruv, whose career was launched by a Tik Tok viral hit, about his debut album 'Private Blizzard.'
Indian Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv
by Mary Louise Kelly
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a wartime visit to Ukraine
A California shooting of a Sikh separtist fuels suspicion
by Ailsa Chang
A gunman opened fire on a moving car carrying a Sikh separatist, fueling suspicion the shooting may have been targeting his activism.