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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.
Abortion funds navigate a new legal reality post-Roe
by Katia Riddle
It's been almost six months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, abortion funds, which help people pay for the procedure, have had to navigate a new legal reality.
100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
"Carol of the Bells" is a Christmas staple in the U.S., but it was written by a Ukrainian composer and first came to the U.S. 100 years ago — when Ukrainians were fighting for freedom.
California doesn't have enough bilingual worksite inspectors
by Farida Romero
California has shockingly few certified bilingual worksite inspectors for an estimated 3.4 million workers who speak limited English. The shortage leaves many of these workers less protected.
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.
Movie Review: 'Women Talking'
by Bob Mondello
Director Sarah Polley's adaptation of the novel "Women Talking" by Miriam Toews is about women in an isolated religious colony who break the silence about abuse at the hands of the colony's men.
'Straight Line Crazy' explores power broker Robert Moses' legacy
by Jim O'Grady
Power broker Robert Moses is seen as a villain now, but he transformed the urban landscape, sometimes for good. The play "Straight Line Crazy" starring Ralph Fiennes explores his legacy.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about his crypto company's final days
by David Gura
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is talking about the final days of his crypto company. He's presenting as someone who didn't fully understand the finances of his multi-billion dollar company.
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the student debt relief program
by Elissa Nadworny
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to President Biden's student debt relief program.
Limited nursing home beds force hospitals to keep patients longer
by Nina Keck
The lack of nursing home beds means that U.S. hospitals are caring for patients who don't need to be hospitalized but have nowhere else to go.