Elissa Nadworny
Stories
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Abortion rights are on the ballot in 10 states this Election Day
The results could end up dramatically expanding access to abortion, and influencing the presidential and congressional elections.
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Most states that considered abortion rights amendments approved them
Ten states considered adding language guaranteeing abortion rights in their state constitutions during this year’s elections. Voters in seven of the states approved the ballot questions. Three rejected them.
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Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump
Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.
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Voters approved an amendment to end Missouri's abortion ban, but there's been a holdup
Missouri voters moved to end the state's strict abortion ban in November but it's unclear when abortion treatment will be allowed. Some of the old laws remain on the books pending a judge's ruling.
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South Korea in chaos after motion to impeach the president fails
The political fallout in South Korea continues after the president briefly declared martial law earlier this week. The National Assembly holds a crucial impeachment vote.
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Wisconsin court strikes down controversial law in a win for labor
Wisconsin's landmark law weakening public employee unions was jolted this week by a lower court ruling against it, renewing the dispute over workers in the union heartland.
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Week in politics: Musk, Ramaswamy meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill
President-elect Trump's call for government efficiency found some enthusiasm on Capitol Hill this week, while opposition for controversial nominees seemed to weaken.
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Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, cementing his legacy
Pope Francis cements his legacy at the Vatican Saturday by elevating 21 men from six continents to the College of Cardinals.
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How to take charge of your finances before the end of the year
The end of the year is fast approaching. Here are a few financial tasks you might want to do before 2024 is over.
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How Russia's weakening economy could impact the war with Ukraine
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Alexandra Prokopenko, of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about weakness in the Russian economy and what that might mean for the country's war in Ukraine.
