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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.
Review: The magic peaks early on in 'Magic Mike's Last Dance'
by Bob Mondello
Channing Tatum bids an apparent farewell to the franchise that made him a star in Magic Mike's Last Dance.
'Red Baron' artist whose sculptures adorned San Francisco Bay pier posts has died
The "Red Baron" artist Tyler James Hoare has died at 82. For decades, he placed whimsical sculptures of biplanes, submarines and pirate ships on pier posts in the San Francisco Bay.
The scene in Glendale ahead of the Super Bowl
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mike Sando of The Athletic, who's in Glendale, Ariz. for Super Bowl preview. Press scrums and corporate-branded parties have been going on in the area all week.
Ukraine alleges that Putin was involved in 2014 Malaysia passenger jet downing
by Tim Mak
Investigators into the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine alleged this week that Putin was directly involved. The incident led to 298 civilian deaths from 16 countries.
Anti-LGBTQ remarks from top aide in Japan sparks outrage and hope for change
by Anthony Kuhn
A top aide to Japan's prime minister made discriminatory remarks about sexual minorities, leading to a wave of public outrage, but also to some hopes for reform.
Economists face off about where the country is headed this year
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Economists — team recession and team soft landing — are facing off about where the U.S. is headed in 2023. At stake is what this year is going to hold for Americans' jobs, finances and futures.
Here's what happened with Adani — and what the fallout could be for India's economy
The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has lost billions in market value after being accused of fraud. The company has denied everything.
Super Bowl preparations in Philly involve greasing down lampposts
by Laura Benshoff
Philadelphians tend to climb when their sports teams win. With the Eagles now Super Bowl-bound, it's ramping up efforts to keep fans on the ground.
A rare glimpse of the earthquake aftermath in rebel-held Syria
by Ruth Sherlock
NPR got a rare glimpse into the earthquake zone in rebel-held Syria, where it's been incredibly difficult to get aid in and news out. The disaster left devastation and people crying out for more aid.
USAID team leader on the rescue effort in Turkish cities hit hard by earthquake
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Stephen Allen, who is leading a USAID team on the ground in Turkey as part of the search and rescue effort.
'High-altitude object' shot down by military over Alaska
by Deepa Shivaram
The U.S. military shot down a "high-altitude object" over Alaska. It's not known what the object is, what it was doing or whether it was state-owned or privately owned.