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We examine a controversial North Carolina rule that some believe has contributed to the deaths of the rare and endangered Red Wolf."Coyote" Jerry Murray -…

Officials at the Pentagon could announce as soon as Thursday that they are extending some benefits to spouses of gay and lesbian service members. Since nine states and Washington, D.C. allow same-sex marriage, the Pentagon has struggled with whether, and how to recognize these spouses.

Visitors to national parks across the United States will see the impact of the government shutdown. Many parks will remain open but services are being discontinued.

As restrictions on medication abortion mount in other states, legislation that would require health centers at California public universities to stock abortion pills is moving ahead.

Opponents of abortion have made significant progress in changing the direction of federal and state policies. The confirmation of judges favored by anti-abortion activists may be the most significant.

Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, counselors are helping people deal with grief and anger. Uvalde counselors and their counterparts in Newtown, Conn., talk about the mental health journey ahead.

California continues to deal with treacherous weather. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sheriff William Honsal of Humboldt County, Calif., about what residents are experiencing.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan says the new law that takes out the middleman and brings the federal government in to the student loan business is an investment in students. Earlier Tuesday, President Obama signed into law the last of the legislation for the health care overhaul, including how the federal government issues student loans.

Hurricane Helene left death, devastation and flooding throughout the southeastern U.S. We'll have reporting from Asheville, North Carolina.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about the Israeli court decision that lifts a military service exemption for ultra-orthodox men.