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For kids who survived tornadoes, Santa comes 'a little bit differently' this year
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.
For tornado survivors, 'Cowboy' offers a listening ear
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Dave Graham of Frederickstown, Ohio, has volunteered after natural disasters around the country. He's been spending time offering to listen to stories of tornado survivors in Dawson Springs, Ky.
COVID adds another layer of concern for Kentucky's tornado survivors
Monday, December 20, 2021
It was another difficult weekend in western Kentucky as people try to recovery from devastating tornadoes. One complicating factor is the spreading omicron variant.
An FDA decision gives more access to abortion pills by mail, but state laws differ
Saturday, December 18, 2021
It's estimated that abortion pills account for as many as 40% of abortions in the U.S. This week, the FDA made a permanent rule change that eases access to these pills.
The FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail
Friday, December 17, 2021
The FDA is relaxing controversial restrictions on a heavily regulated medication used to induce abortions, easing access to the drug at a time when abortion rights are being restricted nationwide.
FDA relaxes restrictions on abortion pill
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has reviewed its rules for the abortion pill mifepristone. Patients will now permanently be able to get the drug through the mail.
FDA relaxes controversial restrictions on access to abortion pill by mail
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The agency's decision to ease access to the drug mifepristone comes at a time when abortion rights are being increasingly restricted nationwide.
Supreme Court did not block Texas abortion law but allowed further suits to go ahead
Saturday, December 11, 2021
The Supreme Court is allowing abortion providers to challenge a Texas law banning most abortions, but most providers don't see this as a victory.
'Trigger laws' are abortion bans ready to go if 'Roe v. Wade' is overturned
Monday, December 06, 2021
More than 20 states have "trigger laws," which will ban or severely restrict abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Other states are taking steps to protect abortion rights through legislation.
This Mississippi clinic is at the center of the case that could end Roe v. Wade
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
A Mississippi case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.
An upcoming Supreme Court case could make abortion more restricted across the U.S.
Monday, November 22, 2021
On Dec. 1, the Supreme Court will hear a Mississippi case that could result in a major rollback of abortion rights. The state has just one remaining clinic that offers abortions.
U.S. Catholic Bishops votes on issues — like whether Biden should take communion
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
U.S. Catholic Bishops voted on a document discussing issues including whether Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should take communion.
An issue dividing Catholics: Should abortion rights supporters be denied communion?
Monday, November 15, 2021
The U.S. Catholic Bishops meet in Baltimore this week to discuss issues including whether Catholics who support abortion rights should take Communion.
Author Jeff Chu on completing the book Rachel Held Evans started before she died
Friday, October 29, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with author Jeff Chu about completing Wholehearted Faith, a book started by his friend, Rachel Held Evans, before she passed away in 2019.
New podcast examines wellness trends and beliefs, like what weight means about health
Friday, October 29, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maintenance Phase hosts Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon on going where most health and fitness podcasts don't, assessing popular dietary advice and wellness trends.
Kuwaiti trans woman got 2 years in prison for 'impersonating the opposite sex'
Friday, October 29, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with activist Badriyyah Alsabah about Maha Al-Mutairi, a trans woman in Kuwait who was sentenced to two years in prison for "impersonating the opposite sex."
President Biden seeks to reaffirm his leadership at G20 summit
Thursday, October 28, 2021
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with White House economic and national security advisor Daleep Singh about President Biden's goals for the G20 Rome summit as he faces economic and political challenges.
After the Rust shooting, one expert unpacks how people cope with accidental killings
Thursday, October 28, 2021
The founder of a support group for people who have caused accidental death or injury has some personal insight on the emotions stirred up by the killing of a cast member on the set of the movie Rust.
In hurricane-wrecked Southern Louisiana, longtime residents consider calling it quits
Thursday, October 28, 2021
For the people of LaPlace, La. the destruction of Hurricane Ida was on another level. And that has some residents considering moving away before the next one.
How people may cope with causing unintentional deaths
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Following the shooting on the set of Rust, NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Maryann Gray, founder of Accidental Impacts, a support group for people who have caused accidental deaths or injury.