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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.
Indonesia passes a new criminal code that prevents extramarital sex
by Julie McCarthy
Indonesia has passed a new criminal code that prevents anyone in the country from having extramarital sex and restricts political freedoms.
Netflix releases the long-awaited documentary series, 'Harry & Meghan'
by Linda Holmes
Netflix released three episodes of the long-awaited documentary series, "Harry & Meghan." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share their love story in the series.
Washington TV reporter Pat Collins is retiring after 49 years
Pat Collins, known for being a quirky Washington TV reporter, is retiring after 49 years.
Peru's president arrested after attempting to dissolve congress
by Simeon Tegel
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with journalist Simeon Tegel about the recent events in Peru, where former president Pedro Castillo has been replaced and arrested after attempting to dissolve congress.
Movie Review: 'Violent Night'
by Neda Ulaby
The evergreen topic of holiday horror movies gets refreshed after the success of "Violent Night."
The federal government helps tribal communities in Alaska move to higher ground
by Emily Schwing
The federal government is giving millions of dollars to tribal communities in Alaska to help them move to higher ground. The relocations are necessary because of the effects of climate change.
It's been 50 years since the Apollo 17 mission put humans on the moon
by Nell Greenfieldboyce
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission — the last one that put humans on the moon. NPR takes a look at the mission and what it means for future travel to our lunar companion.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky advises on the 'tripledemic'
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Center for Disease Prevention and Control Director Rochelle Walensky about the "tripledemic."
The Supreme Court considers the 'independent state legislature' theory
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court considered whether to endorse the "independent state legislature" theory, which could strip state courts of the power to strike down election laws enacted by state legislatures.
What Georgia's runoff election results mean for political parties
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Republican strategist Janelle King and Democratic strategist Fred Hicks about what the results of Georgia's runoff election mean for the parties moving forward.
A foiled coup plot reveals why members of Germany's far-right can seem 'invisible'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with German historian and author Katja Hoyer about a domestic terrorist organization's plot to overthrow the German government and the country's far-right movement.
China rolls back some of its most controversial COVID restrictions
by John Ruwitch
Following protests, China announced a series of measures to roll back some of its most controversial COVID restrictions. They include allowing those with mild or no symptoms to quarantine at home.