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Birth control on the ballot as abortion bans increase barriers to family planning

Millions of Americans will be able to vote on November ballots whether to protect access to birth control such as IUDs, the pill and emergency contraception.

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Americans stock up on emergency birth control, abortion pills ahead of second Trump presidency

American women are seeking to take their reproductive future into their own hands ahead of a second Trump presidency by stocking up on emergency contraception and abortion pills, scheduling IUD ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

What Trump has said about birth control, and what he could do as president

Online searches on women's health topics have surged since the Nov. 5 election.

Birth control and abortion pill requests have surged since Trump won the election

Doctors say requests for permanent sterilizations and long-term birth control like IUDs have surged across the nation since Donald Trump was elected president last week

Health - ABC News - November 13

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Birth at 20: Jonathan Glazer’s magnificent, misunderstood masterpiece

The director’s fantastical drama, starring a never-better Nicole Kidman, was booed and criticised in 2004 but its fans have grown over time. It’s the score that hooks you first in Birth: that ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

How I Discovered I Was Stolen at Birth

There could have been as many 50,000 babies trafficked out of Chile between the 1950s and the 1990s.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Experience: A tick gave birth in my ear

It was surrounded by eight babies. With its long spindly legs, it looked like a crab. After a terrible sleep, I raised my head and noticed drops of blood on my pillow. My earache must have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Women switched at birth in 1965: "They kept it secret"

The babies - one born on Feb. 14 and the other on Feb. 15, 1965 - are now 59-year-old women and they are filing a lawsuit.

'My cancer was found as I was about to give birth'

After a Caesarean section, Laura Hudson had to endure chemotherapy and have a mastectomy.

Folic acid added to flour to lessen birth defects

Fortifying bread and flour will help reduce neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Swapped at birth: Two women discovered they weren’t who they thought they were

It was only a home DNA test but its unexpected results rocked two families to their core.

Women switched at birth in 1965 sue for breach of human rights

A mom and two grown up girls who were accidentally switched at birth are suing.

World - ABC News - November 12

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Steam Controller 2 And New VR Controller Both Reportedly In The Works At Valve

Valve is currently working on a sequel to the Steam Controller, along with a controller for its Deckard VR headset, according to spatial computing expert and unofficial Valve oracle Brad Lynch, ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

School-leaver at 11, domestic slave at 12, gang member at 15: how a missing birth certificate derailed a life

Unable to access her documentation, Esther* found herself trapped in a spiral of abuse typical of Kenya’s child labour problem. As a preteen, Esther * , now 20, says she could not wait for the ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

'Who deng?' Edinburgh Zoo announces birth of baby pygmy hippo named Haggis

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Director Jon M. Chu joins 'Wicked' premiere from hospital as wife gives birth to daughter

Director Jon M. Chu and his wife, Kristin Hodge, expanded their family by one more, welcoming the birth of their daughter on Nov. 9.

Premature births in the U.S. remain at an all-time high, especially in the South, a new report finds

Many pregnant women in the U.S, particularly in the South, face inadequate prenatal care, complicated by abortion restrictions, air pollution and extreme heat, according to a new March of Dimes ...

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

The key races for control of the House of Representatives

Every seat in the lower chamber of Congress is up for grabs this election cycle.

GOP Control of the House Looks Likely

With 17 races still undecided, Republicans need only five wins to command a majority in Congress.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Republicans projected to maintain control of House

CBS News projected Wednesday that Republicans will keep their majority in the House, which along with control of the Senate, will make it easier for President-elect Donald Trump to fill his Cabinet ...

Dodgers shut out Yankees to take commanding 3-0 lead over Yankees in World Series

Will Dodgers push Yankees to brink in New York? We've got it all covered for you.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

The Best Zelda-Themed Controller Designs For Nintendo Switch

It's a great time to be a fan of The Legend of Zelda. The two most recent entries in the iconic Nintendo franchise couldn't be more different, yet each pushed the series forward in notable ways. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Pivotal races that could determine control of the House

Republicans currently hold a slim 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, and a few dozen tight races could decide which party will boost or slow a Trump or Harris presidency, with about ...

How Heidi Klum Transformed Into E.T. for Halloween

The model and television host dressed as the alien from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film for her annual New York City costume party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

Tech - Wired - November 3

England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson

England will be frustrated they let victory slip from their hands against New Zealand, writes Matt Dawson.

Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...

5 races to watch that will decide control of the Senate

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a decade to gain ground.

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