Abortion

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., left, and Gov. Mike Pence, R-Ind., speak during the vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

The 5 Top Moments From The Vice Presidential Debate

2:52am October 05, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence sparred over Trump's comments about Mexican immigrants, the charitable work of both their running mates' foundations, Vladimir Putin and abortion.

A demonstrator waves a black flag on Monday as people in Warsaw take part in a nationwide strike and demonstration to protest against a legislative proposal for a total ban of abortion in Poland.

Polish Women Hold 'Black Monday' Strike To Protest Proposed Abortion Ban

12:51pm October 04, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Abortion is already illegal in Poland, with exceptions for rape, incest and the mother's life. Legislators are proposing a total ban, prompting thousands of women to boycott work and school on Monday.

L: Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally Aug. 31 in Phoenix. R: Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine speaks at a campaign event Aug. 1 in Richmond, Va.

How The V.P. Nominees Differ From The Tops of Their Tickets

4:11pm October 02, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Ahead of Tuesday's vice presidential debate, here is where the two running mates differ on some issues from their party's presidential nominees.

Sammy Mack got tested for the Zika virus after realizing she had been in the suspected transmission zone in Miami while pregnant.

Reporter's Notebook: Pregnant And Caught In Zika Test Limbo

6:21pm September 20, 2016

by Sammy Mack

Pregnant women in South Florida can get free Zika tests through the state's health department. But delays in getting back the results are heightening worries and may affect medical options.

New Abortion Rules Blocked In Florida, Indiana Hours Before Taking Effect

2:47pm July 01, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

This comes after Monday's landmark Supreme Court decision on abortion. Since then, new restrictions on the procedure have also been rejected in Alabama, Mississippi and Wisconsin.

Politics & Government

After SCOTUS Ruling, Some State Abortion Laws Likely To Fall, But Slowly

11:47am June 28, 2016

by Sean Bueter

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down two Texas abortion laws could eventually affect North Carolina's clinics. But any changes to state restrictions may take a while.

Health & Safety

Has Zika Pushed More Women Toward Illegal Abortions?

2:50pm June 23, 2016

by Nurith Aizenman

A new study offers some intriguing clues.

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Dr. Bernard Rosenfeld, 74, has not been able to find a successor to lead his abortion practice in Houston. He says younger doctors don't want to deal with the politics and protesters.

Politics Makes Abortion Training In Texas Difficult

5:10pm June 21, 2016

by Carrie Feibel

The hostile climate surrounding abortion in Texas has made it hard for doctors in training to learn to do abortions. Professors feel intimidated, and there are fewer clinics where residents can train.

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Medical residents training to be OB-GYNs in Texas don't have many place where they can learn how to perform abortions.

Can Doctors Learn To Perform Abortions Without Doing One?

3:43pm June 21, 2016

by Carrie Feibel

Accredited medical residency programs have to teach doctors how to perform abortions. But interpretation of the requirement varies, especially in a state like Texas where training options are scarce.

News

Supreme Court Will Rule On Most Important Abortion Case In Decades

1:43pm June 13, 2016

by Bethany Chafin

The Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision on abortion restrictions any day now.

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