Law & Courts 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. Elissa Nadworny
Law & Courts Here's what's happened in the 3 months since Oregon changed its drug rules Starting Sept. 1, drug users in Oregon began facing new criminal penalties for possession, ending the state's experiment with drug decriminalization. What does that change look like on the ground? Conrad Wilson
National Memphis police use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, the DOJ finds A Justice Department investigation launched after the beating death of Tyre Nichols in 2023 found that "Memphis police officers regularly violate the rights of the people they are sworn to serve." The Associated Press
National Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from U.S. prison after serving 25 years One of Colombia's legendary drug lords has been released from prison and is expected to be deported. Ochoa was first indicted in the U.S. for his alleged role in the 1986 killing of a DEA informant. The Associated Press
Politics Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors At issue is a state law in Tennessee that blocks minors from accessing gender-affirming care in the state. Nina Totenberg
National Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids At issue is a Tennessee law that bans access to hormones, puberty blockers, and other treatments for trans kids in the state. Nina Totenberg
National At Supreme Court, vaping may be frowned upon, but that could change with Trump The focal point of the case is 2009 law enacted by Congress that gives the Food and Drug Administration a mandate to curb the availability of nicotine products for minors. Nina Totenberg
Law & Courts President Biden pardons son Hunter weeks before he was due to be sentenced NPR's Michel Martin speaks with legal expert and author Kim Wehle about President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter. The president previously said he wouldn't issue a pardon. Michel Martin
Law & Courts Daniel Penny's New York City subway chokehold trial is nearing an end Closing arguments are expected in the case of a Marine veteran accused of killing a homeless man. Daniel Penny's defense team says he was protecting other riders. Prosecutors say he went too far. Samantha Max Michel Martin
National FDA battles vaping industry at the Supreme Court The justices will hear arguments about the FDA's rejection of some e-cigarettes. High schoolers are at the center of the case. Nina Totenberg