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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.
More people are training to take on the work of 'abortion doulas'
by Claire Donnelly
After the fall of Roe v. Wade, there's been more interest in the work of "abortion doulas," who offer advice and support to people having abortions. More people are training to take on this work.
Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged in Ronald Greene's death
by Paul Braun
Five Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged in Ronald Greene's death, who died in 2019 after police said he resisted arrest. Bodycam video shows the officers beating Greene.
Encore: Gov. Ron DeSantis may be in the middle of a stealth campaign
by Greg Allen
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't talking about running for the Republican presidential nomination. But his fundraising and upcoming book release may be part of a stealth campaign.
Concern grows over a food crisis and potential famine in Somalia
by Jason Beaubien
In East Africa, there's growing concern that a mounting food crisis could lead to famine in Somalia.
Basketball coach Billie Moore died Wednesday at age 79
Basketball coach Billie Moore died Wednesday at age 79. Moore was the first U.S. women's national basketball coach in 1976 and a two-time women's college basketball national champion.
Musician Manuel Göttsching died Dec. 4 at age 70
Musician Manuel Göttsching, known for his electronic music, died Dec. 4 at age 70.
NPR staff and contributors list their favorite 2022 games
by James Mastromarino
From 'Elden Ring' to 'Immortality,' 2022 delivered long-anticipated titles and ambitious indie games. NPR asked staff and contributors to list their favorites.
Encore: The 'Free to Be... You and Me' legacy 50 years later
by Deena Prichep
The album "Free to Be... You and Me" was released in 1972, featuring children's music which celebrated tolerance and acceptance. 50 years later, what's the album's legacy?
The House panel investigating Jan. 6 prepares for its final meeting
As Congress rushes to complete its work before the end of 2022, the House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol attack is preparing its full report and will hold its final meeting on Monday.
Prosecutors battle over whether Lamar Johnson's sentence was a wrongful conviction
by Jason Rosenbaum
Lamar Johnson has been in prison for nearly 28 years. He's maintained his innocence — and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney wants him to be free. It's become a wrongful conviction battle.
The World Cup is sparking holiday spirit in hospitals
Hospitals can be lonely places, especially during the holidays. But there's a new kind of holiday spirit sparked by the 2022 FIFA World Cup.