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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.
Nikki Haley makes White House run official
by Danielle Kurtzleben
Nikki Haley officially announced that she is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. She's the second major candidate to declare she'll run, after former President Donald Trump.
Sen. Susan Collins talks about the unidentified objects over U.S. and Canada
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Senate intelligence committee member Susan Collins about the unidentified objects over the U.S. and Canada.
Four couples are petitioning India's Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage
by Raksha Kumar
Five years ago, India decriminalized gay sex. Now, four gay and lesbian couples are petitioning India's Supreme Court to take the next step: Legalize gay marriage.
New routes are allowing earthquake aid to reach rebel parts of Syria
by Ruth Sherlock
New routes have opened up for getting aid to rebel parts of Syria damaged by last week's earthquake — but thousands need help.
Inflation dropped just slightly in January
by Scott Horsley
Inflation cooled only slightly last month as the cost of housing, food and gas rose. Consumer prices in January were 6.4%, compared to a 6.5% inflation rate the month before.
Mass shooting at Michigan State University leaves 3 students dead and 5 injured
by Colin Jackson
On Monday night, a mass shooting at Michigan State University left three students dead and five others injured.
New book looks at love and heartbreak, both romantic and familial
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Camonghne Felix about her new memoir, Dyscalculia: A Love Story of Epic Miscalculation.
Encore: The impact gun violence is having on society's mental health
How is gun violence impacting our mental health as a society? NPR's Ari Shapiro asks psychologist Erika Felix how we should be taking care of ourselves amid countless stories of deadly mass shootings.
In Tehran, forgoing a headscarf is a quiet, daring protest
Mahsa Amini's death after an alleged violation of Iran's strict dress code sparked months of protests. Now, Tehran's streets are crowded with women with uncovered hair: an act of bravery and dissent.
The violent and murky beginnings of Valentine's Day
A very brief look at the dark and murky beginnings of Valentine's Day.