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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.

The New York Times - 5d

Infant mortality rate rises in states with abortion bans, study finds

Infant mortality rates have increased in states that adopted abortion bans after the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School ...

The Hill - 4d

States with abortion bans see more births and infant deaths, studies show

Three new studies provided some of the first nationwide data, revealing more births, a rise in infant deaths and impacts even in states where abortion is still legal.

ABC News - 8h

What to know about proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek abortion

Lawmakers in some states are pushing measures to crack down on abortion pills or penalize women who obtain abortions

ABC News - Feb. 11

The future for abortion access is already here

No matter what the Trump administration does, international telehealth services, websites that sell pills and community networks will fill the gaps left by unjust laws trying to block abortion access.

The Hill - Feb. 9

Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales

Labour ministers say the sport - which has one track in Wales - will be banned as soon as possible.

BBC News - 6h

A compromise on emergency abortions that red states should embrace

It is time for states that have banned abortion to put an end to the horror stories of women being refused emergency medical treatment when their pregnancies go terribly wrong.

The Hill - Feb. 9

Abortions to resume in Missouri after a judge blocks restrictions

Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution

ABC News - 3d

Abortions to resume in Missouri after judge blocks restrictions

Abortions are set to resume in Missouri after a judge blocked regulations that had restricted providers even after voters approved enshrining abortion rights into the state’s constitution.

NBC News - 3d

Couple believe law was broken in abortion sign-off

NHS bosses have admitted failing Carly Wesson, Carl Everson and their daughter Ladybird.

BBC News - 2d

Why is the anti-abortion movement scared of telemedicine?

Virtual abortion clinics aren’t just an alternative. They are often the only realistic option for patients who can’t take a day off work or drive hundreds of miles to the nearest clinic.

The Hill - 5h

'Like a footballer being banned for the summer' - Sinner ban sparks tennis debate

Liam Broady believes Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban has been timed to impact the world number one's career "as little as possible".

BBC News - 1d

Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information

A pair of Indiana doctors are trying to stop the state’s Department of Health from releasing personal information on abortion patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists Caitlin Bernard and Caroline ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Louisiana moves to extradite NY physician in abortion pill case

Louisiana is trying to extradite a New York doctor for allegedly sending abortion medication into the state. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill signed an extradition form Wednesday for Dr. ...

The Hill - 5d

Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'

State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.

ABC News - 5d

Abortion Provider Won’t Be Extradited to Louisiana, N.Y. Governor Says

The case could lead to a battle in federal court over whether states that support abortion rights can protect doctors who provide abortion services.

The New York Times - 5d

Texas judge fines N.Y. doctor for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman

A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.

CBS News - 4d

Mass Government Layoffs Begin, and New Abortion Fight Takes Shape

Plus, why crafters are in mourning.

The New York Times - 4d

Missouri judge moves to temporarily block ‘discriminatory’ abortion restrictions

A Missouri Circuit Court judge moved to temporarily block the state’s “discriminatory” abortion restriction, striking down a licensing requirement for clinics providing the procedure. Jackson ...

The Hill - 3d

Missouri bill proposes registry for pregnant women to 'reduce preventable abortions'

The list is meant to help "reduce the number of preventable abortions."

The Hill - 5h

Johnson wins world downhill title after ban

American Breezy Johnson wins the women's downhill title at the World Ski Championships after returning from a 14-month ban.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9

A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences

President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.

The New York Times - Feb. 9

Hegseth moves to implement Trump's ban on transgender troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to pause integrating new transgender recruits and suspend planned medical procedures meant to treat current service members diagnosed with ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

DeepSeek banned from NY state government devices

New York State is prohibiting the China-based artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government devices. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Monday state government employees are ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery ban

President Trump has signed an executive order to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to stop enforcing a law that prevents bribery towards foreign government officials. The order, signed on ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Virginia bans DeepSeek from state devices, networks

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) barred state employees Tuesday from using artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek on state-issued devices and state-run networks. ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Rybakina's ex-coach Vukov banned after investigation

Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov remains banned by the WTA after an investigation into his behaviour towards the 2022 Wimbledon champion.

BBC News - Feb. 11

Amazon bans number plates as illegal supply found

A BBC investigation finds seven companies on the platform selling plates without checking customers' documents.

BBC News - 6d

California city passes controversial homeless camping ban

The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of ...

The Hill - 6d

Fetterman urges Trump to rescind ban on transgender troops

Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), the maverick Democrat who has praised President Trump at times, on Thursday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to bar transgender individuals from serving in ...

The Hill - 5d

Don't ban F1 drivers for swearing - Sainz and Albon

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon say it is wrong to threaten Formula 1 drivers with bans for swearing.

BBC News - 4d

World number one Sinner banned for three months

World number one Jannik Sinner accepts a three-month ban from tennis after reaching a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency over his two positive drugs tests last year.

BBC News - 3d

Utah Bans Collective Bargaining for Public Workers

Utah joined two other states in prohibiting collective bargaining for teachers, police officers and other public employees in a move that was seen as a possible blow to the country’s labor movement.

The New York Times - 2d

EU plans Trump-style import ban on food

Brussels wants to block farm products containing prohibited pesticides

Financial Times - 2d

Judge questions Trump’s transgender troop ban

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Judge questions motives for Trump’s transgender troop ban A federal ...

The Hill - 1h

When does a heartbeat start? South Carolina Supreme Court again takes up abortion issue

Lawyers for South Carolina and Planned Parenthood are returning to the state’s highest court to argue how restrictive the state's abortion ban should be

ABC News - 6d

New York Gov. Hochul speaks out after Louisiana seeks doctor's extradition over abortion pill

Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke out after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing abortion pills online.

CBS News - 5d

Texas Judge Fines New York Doctor and Orders Her to Stop Sending Abortion Pills to Texas

It is the first ruling in a case challenging “shield laws” intended to protect doctors in states that support abortion rights who send abortion pills to states with bans.

The New York Times - 5d

Texas judge fines New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas

A Texas judge has fined a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas in one of the first challenges in the U.S. to “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-controlled states ...

ABC News - 5d

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