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Ruling on Abortion Medication, Recovery in Maui, Elections in Guatemala

Mifepristone remains accessible, for now, after an appeals court ruling Wednesday. Recovery from Maui’s wildfires continues. Elections in Guatemala have broad implications for corruption and crime.

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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Kevin Drew, Larry Kaplow, Ally Schweitzer, Diane Webber, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Mansee Khurana, Claire Murashima, and Lilly Quiroz. Our technical director is Zac Coleman, with engineering support from Gluvna.