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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.
Physicists are still trying to understand time
by Geoff Brumfiel
Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology track time with atomic clocks. But what is time, really? Physicists are still trying to answer that question.
Extremism experts say Germany's far-right actors are familiar
by Sergio Olmos
Far-right actors in Germany were arrested for plotting a coup last week — parts of the story are fantastical but chilling. Extremism experts in the U.S. say some themes are familiar.
Kurdish forces hope U.S. allies will convince Turkey to stop air strikes
by Ruth Sherlock
Kurdish forces who fought ISIS in Syria are hoping their U.S. allies will convince Turkey to stop an offensive of punishing air strikes against them.
Los Angeles mayor declares a state of emergency over the homelessness crisis
by Anna Scott
The new Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency over the homelessness crisis in the city. The move gives her certain powers to speed the opening of shelters and other services.
Novelist Steph Cha on her favorite novel, 'The Long Goodbye' by Raymond Chandler
All Things Considered hosts are asking their favorite writers about their favorite writers. Ailsa Chang talks with novelist Steph Cha about her favorite novel, "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chandler.
Parents memorialize Sandy Hook shooting victims ten years later
by Davis Dunavin
After the Sandy Hook shooting, gifts poured into the community — from art to teddy bears. Officials shared what they could, and now the rest has become part of the town's memorial to victims.
Congress races to avert a government shutdown
by Claudia Grisales
Congress is racing to pass a funding measure to avert a government shutdown.
House Oversight Committee holds a hearing on anti-LGBTQ extremism and violence
by Caitlyn Kim
Survivors of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs testify as the House Oversight Committee examines anti-LGBTQ violence and extremism.
The World Cup final is set after France faces Morocco
by Tom Goldman
The World Cup final is set after France faces Morocco in the semi-finals. The winner will play Argentina Sunday.
Tunisia appears to be losing its democratic gains, 12 years after its revolution
by Leila Fadel
Tunisia's revolution began when Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid. Morning Edition host Leila Fadel went to the city to ask why the country appears to be losing its democratic gains.
'Twin Peaks' composer Angelo Badalamenti died Sunday at age 85
Composer Angelo Badalamenti, best known for the soundtrack from "Twin Peaks," died Sunday at age 85.