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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.
Lebanese people are staging robberies and sit-ins to access their bank accounts
by Ruth Sherlock
At the start of the economic crisis in Lebanon, banks froze people out of their accounts. After struggling to make ends meet, some people have taken extreme measures to access their savings.
My Unsung Hero: An unexpected act of kindness
In this week's "My Unsung Hero" installment, a woman recounts an unexpected act of kindness from a 7th grade bully.
At the World Cup, Lionel Messi may finally be coming home
by Jasmine Garsd
NPR's Juana Summers talks with The Last Cup host Jasmine Garsd, about the life and legacy of Lionel Messi, one of the best soccer players in history, as he attempts to win his first World Cup.
A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to avoid the fight
by Charles Maynes
A Russian recruit, mobilized for the war in Ukraine, is fighting to serve his country in a different way: alternative service as a conscientious objector.
Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years
by Jason Beaubien
International aid groups are warning of a potential famine in Somalia as the country faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years.
Eight artists are chosen for a trip around the moon
Eight artists have been chosen for a trip around the moon on a SpaceX flight called the "dearMoon project."
Racial bias affects media coverage of missing people. A new tool illustrates how
by Jonathan Franklin
Understanding Peru's political turmoil
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with political analyst Andrea Moncada about Peru's botched coup and what it means for democracy in the South American nation.
Marc Fogel's family hopes they are closer to seeing him after Brittney Griner release
by Julia Zenkevich
With WNBA star Brittney Griner back home after nearly 10 months in Russian custody, the family of another American held in Russia, Marc Fogel, hopes they're one step closer to seeing him home again.
The sister of a Lockerbie bombing victim reacts to alleged bomb maker in U.S. custody
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kara Weipz, whose brother was killed in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
Recommendations from NPR's Books We Love
by Maureen Pao
It's the end of the year and time to dive into NPR's Books We Love series.
Canada is expanding categories for medically assisted death
NPR's Michel Martin Speaks with Dr. Madeline Li about how Canada is set to expand the categories of those who can request medical assistance to end their lives to include people with mental illness.