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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.
What is anxiety?
by Rhitu Chatterjee
Scientists say anxiety is very useful and adaptive, warning us of threats in our environment. But chronic anxiety, or anxiety that interferes with daily life, can harm our mental and physical health.
A member of the Jan. 6 committee on its final hearing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
Vice President Harris looks back at 2022, and ahead to 2023
by Asma Khalid
NPR's Asma Khalid interviews Vice President Kamala Harris to cap off the year that was and look ahead to 2023.
Georgetown Law professor on the Jan. 6 committee's final hearing
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Georgetown Law professor Paul Butler about the Jan. 6 committee wrapping up its hearings.
Poll finds a majority of Americans believe democracy is at risk
by Domenico Montanaro
As the Jan. 6 committee wraps up its hearings, a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found a majority of Americans believe democracy is at risk and want members of Congress to compromise.
Republican political strategist on the final Jan. 6 committee hearing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican political strategist Ron Bonjean about the final Jan. 6 committee hearing.
Try these easy Hanukkah recipes
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to dessert lover and cookbook author Claire Saffitz about her favorite beginner-friendly recipes that you can prepare for Hanukkah.
How a recent wave of anti-Semitism is affecting Jewish teens
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with a group of Jewish teenagers amid a particularly dark year for anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S.: Hannah Rubin, Ben Fitzpayne, and Jaia Wilensky.
Tracing America's plunge into an opioid crisis
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nick Miroff about his new series for The Washington Post focused on the opioid crisis and fentanyl.
Argentina wins World Cup over France after exciting final
It was one of the finest World Cup finals in the history of the tournament. Argentina is the champion after a thrilling match that went into extra time and then a penalty kick shootout against France.
Life Kit: How to navigate holidays with the in-laws
For a lot of people, dealing with in-laws is the most stressful part of the holidays. Life Kit's Andee Tagle has tips for working through some common in-law conundrums this season.
Why Meghan and Harry's marriage story is resonating with people
NPR's Michel Martin talks with psychologist Sarah Gaither about the outside pressures of being in an interracial marriage and why people are relating to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's story.