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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.
Inside The Training Room: Uncovering Football's Scars
On the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, host Laura Sullivan speaks with former NFL lineman Tre Johnson and writer Tom Junod, whose piece in this month's Esquire takes readers into the training room, where players recover from their many injuries. And in many ways, those injuries last a lifetime.
Where's The Beef? Burger King Finds Horsemeat In Its U.K. Patties
by Vicki Barker
The fast food giant said this week that some of its burgers in Britain and Ireland were found to contain horsemeat. That's prompted a Twitter campaign and threats of a boycott.
For Super Bowl Ads, More Social-Media Savvy
by Elizabeth Blair
South L.A. Teens Doubt New Laws Will Change Gun Culture
by Mandalit del Barco