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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.
'Dead money' in college football is at an all time high
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Washington Post sportswriter Liz Clarke about the prevalence of "dead money" in college football as universities and boosters buyout coaches.
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.
Police in Germany arrest 25 people allegedly planning to overthrow the government
by Esme Nicholson
Police in Germany have arrested 25 people who were allegedly planning to overthrow the government.
Author Elin Hilderbrand on why 'Family Happiness' is her favorite book
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author Elin Hilderbrand about her favorite book, "Family Happiness" by Laurie Colwin.
Safety advocates detail safety measures as traffic fatalities reach a 16-year high
by David Schaper
With traffic fatalities at a 16-year high, safety advocates released an annual report detailing 16 safety measures they say could reduce crashes. They also push for better safety laws.
The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The Tale of 2 Economies: Why some Labor Markets had Fast and Slow Recoveries
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Betsey Stevenson, University of Michigan professor and former chief economist under President Barack Obama, about contradicting narratives on the job market.
People in Detroit jails say the cost of phone calls is prohibitive
by Beenish Ahmed
People in Detroit jails are struggling to stay in touch with loved ones. The pandemic shut down in-person visits, and many find the cost of phone calls prohibitive.
Police who responded to the Capitol attack are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
by Deirdre Walsh
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says matters that led to the Capitol attack have been addressed and he's expanding field offices to be better prepared for threats against congressional members.
Trump Organization found guilty of all charges in tax fraud scheme
by Andrea Bernstein
Former President Donald Trump's company has been found guilty of all charges in a long-running tax fraud scheme. A New York Jury found the Trump Corporation guilty on a combined 17 counts.
Georgia voters head back to the polls for the state's U.S. Senate runoff election
by Sam Gringlas
Voters in Georgia head to the polls again for the second time in less than a month to make a final decision in the state's U.S. Senate runoff election.