Minnesota governor signs bill protecting "fundamental right" to abortion
The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, codifies the right to abortion access and reproductive care in the state
The Battle Over Abortion
Suspect arrested in connection with fire at Illinois Planned Parenthood clinic
According to a criminal complaint, the suspect told investigators that if the fire caused "a little delay" in a patient receiving services at the clinic, then it may have been "all worth it."
Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks
With the issue mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
How CBS News covered Roe v. Wade in 1973
On Jan. 22, 1973, Walter Cronkite reported on the Supreme Court abortion decision that would shape American lives and political debate for the next 50 years.
2024 GOP presidential contenders face conservative litmus test on abortion
Republican hopefuls may distinguish themselves on the issue during the primaries, but it could haunt the nominee during the general election.
Supreme Court says it can't identify person who leaked abortion opinion
Chief Justice John Roberts asked the marshal of the Supreme Court to investigate the leak.
Officials investigate arson at central Illinois Planned Parenthood facility
A fire at a central Illinois Planned Parenthood facility was intentionally set, officials say.
Kamala Harris to give speech to commemorate 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
The Biden administration wants to signal that the administration won't give up on aboriton now that the midterm election is over.
CVS sued by nurse who was fired after she refused to prescribe birth control
A third lawsuit against the pharmacy chain claims it illegally fired an employee who said her religion prevented her from prescribing the drugs.
Transcript: Rep. Nancy Mace on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina that aired Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
Walgreens, CVS say they will sell abortion pills at pharmacies
Justice Department also ruled that the USPS may legally deliver abortion drugs in all 50 U.S. states.
South Carolina abortion ban violates state's constitution, court rules
The ban had drawn legal challenges since it was signed into law two years ago.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
Legal experts foresee years of court battles over access to the pills, as abortion-rights proponents bring test cases to challenge state restrictions.
Senators move to protect IVF treatments
Fertility treatment advocates fear IVF and other technologies may be endangered by the fall of Roe v. Wade and state measures with vague language and so-called personhood bills.
Abortion rights backers look to build on success at the ballot box in 2024
"The path to restore, protect or even expand abortion access and equitable access has to run through the states right now," said Sarah Standiford of Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
French lawmakers debate proposal to codify abortion rights in constitution
French lawmakers on Thursday began debating a proposal that would establish constitutional protections for abortion rights.
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates abortion ban
The state's high court on Wednesday put a lower court ruling on hold that had overturned the ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
Georgia judge overturns state ban on abortion after 6 weeks
Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy has been overturned by a judge.
The role of abortion in the 2022 midterm elections
While Democrats campaigned on the issue, anti-abortion groups slammed GOP candidates for taking the "ostrich strategy: burying their heads in the sand and running" from abortion.
Abortion rights supporters score midterm victories in at least 3 states
Voters in at least four states voted to protect abortion access through measures on the ballot, CBS News projects.
Kansas abortion clinic that opened days after Roe struck down is inundated
A Kansas abortion clinic that was among the first in the country to open after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade has been inundated with patients.
Lisa Murkowski believes there is a path to codifying abortion protections
The Republican senator said she is "not in the camp that says it cannot be done."
How abortion could affect the midterm elections
Democrats have put unprecedented resources into making this year's midterm elections a referendum on abortion access.
The states where abortion rights are on the ballot on Election Day
In five states, voters will decide in the midterm elections this November whether to protect the right to abortion or restrict access.
Doctor who provided abortion to 10-year-old rape victim sues Indiana AG
The lawsuit claims the attorney general launched "overbroad" investigations" based on "frivolous" consumer complaints.
Health
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
House to vote on ending telework
The House will vote on ending work from home for federal employees as the threat of the COVID pandemic recedes. Telework of federal workers has more than doubled since 2018. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
Layoff survivor guilt hits workers who remain after job cuts
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Canada province decriminalizes hard drugs in bid to ease opioid crisis
Adults found with small amounts of cocaine, heroin and other drugs will get information on addiction treatment rather than jail time.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Juvenile arthritis doesn’t slow teen gymnast
Estelle LeBoeuf was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at just 9 years old, but she continues to train and compete in gymnastics.
Some addiction treatment centers turn big profits by scaling back care
Private equity groups are cashing in on rising rates of alcohol and drug addiction in the U.S.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
New York City finally sees measurable snow after long wait
The snow fell in the city as the National Weather Service warned winter storms could potentially cause wind chill values between 40 and 50 degrees below zero in New England later this week.
Ceremony held for Tyre Nichols at site of final MLK speech
King spoke about the difficult days ahead during the civil rights movement – but the "promise land" on the horizon. During his speech on Tuesday night, Nichols' stepfather, Rodney Wells, also spoke about the "fight ahead of us" to achieve justice.
FBI searches Biden's Rehoboth home in connection to documents probe
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
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GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
Layoff survivor guilt hits workers who remain after job cuts
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
How TikTok's "get ready with me" videos are changing social media
Hashtags like #GRWM have opened new opportunities for anyone to become a TikTok influencer. Brands are noticing.
Politics
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FBI searches Biden's Rehoboth home in connection to documents probe
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
GOP-led House panel targets fraud in COVID relief programs
Over 1,000 people have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of federal charges of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs that Congress established early in the pandemic.
China's recent economic slowdown and its longer-term prospects for growth
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, China expert Dennis Wilder talks with host Michael Morell about U.S. policy towards Beijing.
Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
Health
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CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
House to vote on ending telework
The House will vote on ending work from home for federal employees as the threat of the COVID pandemic recedes. Telework of federal workers has more than doubled since 2018. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott Macfarlane reports.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
Layoff survivor guilt hits workers who remain after job cuts
Feelings of guilt, paranoia and anxiety often kick in among those who survive layoffs. Here's how to cope.
53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
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Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings
Officials said "such eruptions have the potential to create tsunami waves."
Silent protest, extended state of emergency mark Myanmar coup anniversary
The state of emergency should have expired and ushered in planning for fresh elections. With violence still raging, neither of those things will happen soon.
Russia sentences exiled journalist to prison over Ukraine war remarks
Nevzorov, a veteran journalist and ex-politician, was persecuted for saying Russian forces had deliberately shelled a maternity hospital in besieged Mariupol.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
China's recent economic slowdown and its longer-term prospects for growth
On "Intelligence Matters" this week, China expert Dennis Wilder talks with host Michael Morell about U.S. policy towards Beijing.
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Beyoncé announces Renaissance world tour
The star announced dozens of tour dates around the world this year. Here's what we know so far.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
"Dr. Phil" is coming to an end after 21 seasons
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Tobe Nwigwe finds his purpose in music
Rising star Tobe Nwigwe is nominated for his first Grammy in the Best New Artist category. Nate Burleson met up with the singer-rapper to talk about how his lyrical ability and unique branding led him to success without sacrificing his family.
Alec Baldwin charged in "Rust" fatal shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are now both formally charged with involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors in New Mexico say they both share responsibility for the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie "Rust." Kris Van Cleave reports.
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Could ChatGPT take your job?
Chatbots and artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can quickly create written content and perform tasks like writing essays or legal documents. But could they take your job? CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss the pros and cons of this rapidly developing technology.
How TikTok's "get ready with me" videos are changing social media
Hashtags like #GRWM have opened new opportunities for anyone to become a TikTok influencer. Brands are noticing.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
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Oregon torture suspect dead
A suspect in a violent kidnapping in Grants Pass, Oregon has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being taken into custody, according to police. CBS News cameras were there to capture the standoff with Benjamin Foster. Lilia Luciano reports.
Connecticut may exonerate accused witches who were executed in the 1600s
Many of the people executed as witches were poor, single mothers.
Man gets 120 years for "demonic" slaying of a father and son in 1987
Fred and Greg Harris were found bound and with their throats slashed in their Hamden, Connecticut, home in 1987.
"Dances with Wolves" actor arrested on sexual assault charges in Nevada raid
Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody near the North Las Vegas home he shared with his five wives, police said.
Oregon torture suspect dead after hours-long standoff, report says
Benjamin Obadiah Foster was wanted by police after, they say, a woman was found unconscious, bound and near death in Grants Pass, Oregon, last week.
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20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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Up to half a million workers strike in U.K.
Teachers, train drivers, civil servants and college lecturers are on strike in parts of the United Kingdom today as workers continue to call for better pay. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the impact.
At least 2 killed in southern ice storm
Ice storms stretching from Texas to Virginia have caused at least two deaths and are creating major travel delays across the South. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins "CBS News Mornings" from Memphis with more on the impact the conditions are having in the region.
Biden, McCarthy to meet on debt ceiling
President Biden will meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House on Wednesday about the debt ceiling. The U.S. hit its debt limit last month, and officials have until at least early June to come to an agreement. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
FBI searches Biden's Rehoboth Beach home
FBI agents conducted a search on Wednesday of President Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, CBS News has learned. Sources said the search is in relation to documents marked classified previously being found at his Wilmington home. The president's lawyers released a statement saying the search was planned and that the president is cooperating with the Justice Department. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Errol Barnett and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the breaking news and the president's expected meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the debt ceiling.
Could ChatGPT take your job?
Chatbots and artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can quickly create written content and perform tasks like writing essays or legal documents. But could they take your job? CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined Anne-Marie Green and Errol Barnett to discuss the pros and cons of this rapidly developing technology.