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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.
Biden remarks on the U.S. response to balloon and unidentified aerial objects
by Deepa Shivaram
President Biden made his first extensive remarks on the U.S. response to the Chinese spy balloon and other unidentified aerial objects recently shot down over the United States and Canada.
Among the biggest tasks for Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs: addressing the drought
by Kirk Siegler
One of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' biggest tasks is addressing the drought on the Colorado River threatening her state's growth boom. The Democrat is convinced it can avoid a drawn out legal battle.
The Kentucky Supreme Court says the two abortion bans should remain in place
by Divya Karthikeyan
The Kentucky Supreme Court weighed in on a challenge to the state's abortion bans, saying the two bans should remain in place despite voters rejecting an anti-abortion ballot measure in November.
Spy balloons have the spotlight, but Chinese digital espionage has gone on for years
by Jenna McLaughlin
While a fleet of alleged Chinese spy balloons have gotten a lot of attention, hackers for the People's Republic of China have been stealing vast quantities of data through cyberattacks for decades.
How President Biden's latest physical could affect his expected reelection bid
by Tamara Keith
The White House is set to release the results of President Biden's latest physical — a document that will be closely scrutinized ahead of an expected reelection bid where his age is a major factor.
'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' launches a new villain in Marvel's 31st movie
by Bob Mondello
A big title for some very small superheroes — Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — heralds the latest Marvel movie.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried keeps talking — a move that lawyers say is risky
by David Gura
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can't seem to keep quiet, even though he's been charged with orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history. Lawyers say this behavior is very risky.
Nothing more than a photo op? House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visits U.S.-Mexico border
by Claudia Grisales
With southern Arizona as his backdrop, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is visiting the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time since taking on his new leadership role.
What the special grand jury in Georgia found while looking into election fraud claims
by Sam Gringlas
The work of the special grand jury in Georgia that has been looking into claims of election fraud is out. While the information is scarce, it gives a glimpse at what we might expect moving forward.
Some fear that donor fatigue may impact the aid needed after Turkey-Syria earthquake
by Aya Batrawy
The U.N. says hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to help the millions of people impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. There's concern that donor fatigue could impact support.
Former EPA official weighs in on Ohio derailment response and concerns
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Stan Meiburg, the former acting deputy administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, about the train derailment that led to a toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio.
Another coolant leak on a Russian space vehicle docked to the ISS could delay plans
by Brendan Byrne
A second coolant leak on a second Russian space vehicle docked to the International Space Station is causing issues. A planned launch to replace a damaged Soyuz crew capsule could now be delayed.