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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.
Among many Native American communities, their languages are in danger
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Chuck Hoskin Jr., Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, about the importance of preserving Native languages.
A new podcast reminds listeners of Mandela's commitment to the Black struggle for freedom
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin talks with writer Richard Stengel about Mandela: The Lost Tapes, which features never-before heard audio of his conversations with Nelson Mandela from 1993.
Now, you can taste a bit of world heritage with a walk to your local bakery
by Michel Martin
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephane Grattier at Boulangerie Christophe in Washington, D.C., about the baguette being added to UNESCO's "intangible cultural heritage" list.
New York moderate Republicans could struggle if the GOP takes up the far-right agenda
by Brian Mann
A red wave in New York House races helped tip the balance of power in Congress. But a new class of moderate Republicans could struggle if GOP leadership takes up a far-right agenda.
Georgia's U.S. Senate general runoff election begins its final weekend of voting
by Sam Gringlas
Georgia's crucial U.S. Senate general runoff election goes into its final weekend of voting.
What's in store for the World Cup's Round of 16
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to ESPN host and analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about the latest round of matches in the World Cup and what to expect from the U.S. team Saturday.
Tamales stuffed with pork, chicken — even strawberries — star at this festival
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Juan Carlos Barajas, culinary director of the Indio International Tamale Festival happening in California's Coachella Valley.
Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Allan Alcorn, the creator of Pong, about how the game impacted the industry and his life. Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago.
The former Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter on working for CEO Elon Musk
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Yoel Roth, former Head of Trust and Safety at Twitter, about his experience working for CEO Elon Musk.
Encore: At The Museum of Broadway, people learn what it takes to make a show
by Jeff Lunden
The Museum of Broadway in New York has lots of history and is also an interactive attraction where you can step inside a set or learn what it takes to make a show.