One year after Roe v. Wade's reversal, warnings about abortion become reality
In the wake of the Supreme Court's bombshell decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the landscape surrounding abortion access has shifted dramatically.
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In the wake of the Supreme Court's bombshell decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the landscape surrounding abortion access has shifted dramatically.
Limits on how late into a pregnancy the drug can be taken, who can prescribe it and how it can be dispensed were set to take effect Saturday at 1 a.m.
WBZ TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is stockpiling the abortion pill mifepristone to make sure it's available to women during a legal battle over the drug.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced actions aimed at protecting access to abortion and abortion pills in the state.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision nixing a woman's constitutional right to end a pregnancy and instead shifting regulatory powers over the procedure to state governments.
A new survey finds the economy and inflation are now far outpacing abortion as the problem voters rank most important, even among women. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller has more.
She will discuss reproductive rights.
The House approved the bill on a 137-16 vote. The Senate backed the measure 39-1.
The House approved the bill on a 137-16 vote. The Senate backed the measure 39-1.
Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Katherine Clark were arrested outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday during an abortion rights protest.
"They're scared that they're losing access," said Boston IVF Dr. David Ryley.
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
A Rhode Island police officer accused of punching a woman at an abortion protest while he was off-duty was suspended from his job with pay.
Many U.S. companies pledged to provide help for employees seeking abortions in states that outlaw the procedure.
WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler speaks with Dr. Katherine Simmonds of the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
An opinion written by the nation's longest-serving justice is raising concerns the high court could revisit other key cases.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with women in Boston about the Supreme Court ruling.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
The Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade allows state lawmakers to now determine abortion access.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the overturning of Roe v. Wade is not a "pro-life" decision.
A family from Greenfield and a woman from Worcester were killed when a bus plowed into several vehicles in Virginia.
The Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Two-time Tony nominee Megan Hilty is performing in Concord, Massachusetts, with two shows at The Umbrella Arts Center.
A wedding photographer is slowly recovering after he was stabbed during a reception in Maine that both he and his fiancée were hired to shoot.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
A family from Greenfield and a woman from Worcester were killed when a bus plowed into several vehicles in Virginia.
A wedding photographer is slowly recovering after he was stabbed during a reception in Maine that both he and his fiancée were hired to shoot.
The longtime partner and children of fallen Boston firefighter Bobby Kilduff said that his "favorite job was being a dad."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Construction workers began removing letters from the iconic Citgo sign in Boston on Friday.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
The Guardians held on for a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Chris Sale struck out eight in five innings against his former team as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Thursday.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Atlanta Braves 8-0 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is meeting with the media Wednesday for the first time since missing the final day of the NFL Draft to seek counseling.
The Atlanta Braves held on to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.