Biden administration to reverse Trump abortion rules for Title X
The Trump administration's changes to the family planning program resulted in more than 180,000 unintended pregnancies, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Battle Over Abortion
Biden administration to lift abortion pill restriction amid pandemic
The FDA announced Monday evening that it would temporarily pause a medication abortion restriction that requires the pills to be dispensed in person.
Louisiana may owe abortion clinics' lawyers $8.6 million
After the Supreme Court struck down its 2014 abortion law, Louisiana's taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $9 million.
Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law
The bill only allows the procedure to save the life of the mother and does not provide exceptions for those impregnated by rape or incest.
Ohio sued over law requiring burial of aborted fetal remains
Abortion rights advocates said it was another in a long string of recent Ohio laws aimed at making legal abortions harder for women to get.
Some Catholic leaders call newest vaccine "morally compromised"
Archdioceses in St. Louis and New Orleans are encouraging Roman Catholics to choose coronavirus vaccines made by Moderna or Pfizer — if they are available.
S.C. governor signs law banning most abortions; Planned Parenthood sues
The House passed its bill by a 79 to 35 vote Wednesday after hours of emotional testimony from both supporters and opponents, and gave the measure final approval Thursday.
South Carolina House passes bill restricting most abortions
The proposal faces a final procedural vote that likely won't change the outcome and will then be sent to the governor for his signature.
Massive protests as Poland implements near-total ban on abortions
New restrictions have tightened up what were already some of Europe's strictest laws on the procedure, and the reaction on the streets has been one of fury.
Biden to reverse anti-abortion rights policies in new executive actions
President Biden is expected to rescind the Mexico City Policy, also known as the global gag rule, as part of a slew of executive actions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the White House's plans.
Poland protests continue over abortion ruling, police violence
An October 22 ruling by the Polish constitutional court to ban abortions of fetuses with congenital defects, even when the fetus has no chance of survival at birth, sparked the protests.
Court rules Texas, Louisiana can cut Planned Parenthood funding
Abortion rights advocates say the decision to end funding could affect a variety of non-abortion health services for low-income women.
Abortions resume in South Dakota after a 7-month halt
Abortion is legal in South Dakota. Whether you can get one is another story.
Abortion ballot measure results show stark divide
Colorado voters protected access to abortion later in pregnancy, while Louisiana paved the way to prohibit the procedure entirely.
Women begin national strike in Poland over abortion ban
"We take unpaid leave. We are closing the shops. Or quite simply – we won't go to work," a group of women's rights activists said.
Angry protests as Poland's top court bans virtually all abortions
Constitutional Court ruling bars abortion of defective fetuses, closing one of the last loopholes in what were already some of Europe's toughest reproductive health laws.
Mississippi asks Supreme Court to review 15-week abortion ban
Hours ahead of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation vote, the Supreme Court announced it would consider Mississippi's petition for the hour to hear its 15-week abortion ban.
Anti-abortion rights group says Facebook blocked ads over "debunked" facts
A conservative blog that marked the ads' claims as "partly false" has since posted an apology and retracted its fact check.
4 things we've learned about Barrett's views on abortion cases
After nearly 20 hours of questioning, senators were left with a few clues on how Amy Coney Barrett might view abortion and Roe v. Wade. Here's what we know.
These are the abortion cases nearing the Supreme Court
Anti-abortion rights advocates have spent years passing laws aimed at reversing Roe v. Wade. Now, they're closer than ever.
Senator Gary Peters shares abortion story
"I've always considered myself pro-choice ... but when you live it in real life, you realize the significant impact it can have on a family," he said.
Trump's COVID drug was developed using aborted fetal tissue
The antibody cocktail President Trump took and praised was developed using cells derived from kidney tissue of a fetus aborted in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
SCOTUS rejects request to reinstate medication abortion restriction
The unsigned order is the high court's first decision following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce supporter of abortion rights.
Biden pledges to make Roe v. Wade "law of the land"
Even with Roe intact, access to abortion is hanging on by a thread in states across the South and Midwest.
The post-Ginsburg Supreme Court's first abortion case
It won't be long before we learn how the Supreme Court views abortion access following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages.
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
After child's death, feds warn against using Peloton treadmill
Consumer Product Safety Commission cites a fatality and 38 other cases of kids and a pet injured by exercise equipment.
Some long-haul COVID patients report vaccines are helping
Many long COVID patients are worried about receiving a vaccine. A new poll indicates it may actually help them.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
CBS News poll: Eye on Earth — climate change and a pandemic year
Just over half think that a year of lockdowns and working from home during the pandemic probably helped the environment.
Gottlieb says FDA could lift J&J vaccine pause with restrictions, warnings
Gottlieb said the vaccine could be reserved for use in older individuals.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
2 Twins games postponed over COVID protocols
The Twins are undergoing more testing this weekend in Anaheim, and they're uncertain when they'll be allowed to play again.
COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million worldwide
More than 566,000 of the deaths have been in the United States, which is now seeing a rise in coronavirus cases despite efforts to get people vaccinated.
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Queen Elizabeth II "deeply touched" by Prince Philip tributes
Wednesday marks the queen's first birthday without her husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Putin warns of Russian "red line" amid standoff over Ukraine, Navalny
Russia's president spent most of his state of the nation address talking domestic affairs, but as 10 U.S. Embassy employees were expelled from Moscow, he also offered a warning.
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages.
Indonesian sub with 53 on board goes missing during torpedo drill
Officials say they lost contact with the 40-year-old submarine's crew north of Bali, and they've asked Singapore and Australia for help finding it.
Super League collapses after 6 English clubs withdraw
The teams deserted the proposal amid an escalating backlash from their supporters and warnings from the British government that legislation could be introduced to thwart it.
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Prostitution will no longer be prosecuted in Manhattan
The district attorney dismissed 914 past cases under its new policy, along with 5,080 cases for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.
Chauvin verdict comes year after police called Floyd's death "medical distress"
On the day of George Floyd's fatal arrest, Minneapolis police described a "medical incident" with no mention of an officer kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes.
Pelosi proposes equal partisan split for Capitol riot commission
The speaker now wants a bipartisan group, but Republican leaders still have objections to her approach.
"The Debrief": climate change and potential solutions (two parts)
In advance of Earth Day, Major Garrett investigates where the U.S. and the world stand in the fight against climate change.
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
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Pelosi proposes equal partisan split for Capitol riot commission
The speaker now wants a bipartisan group, but Republican leaders still have objections to her approach.
"The Debrief": climate change and potential solutions (two parts)
In advance of Earth Day, Major Garrett investigates where the U.S. and the world stand in the fight against climate change.
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
Federal agents were "unprepared" to quell Portland unrest, IG finds
The DHS inspector general found many agents who were sent to Portland in the summer of 2020 lacked training and equipment.
Police reform legislation has "more momentum" post Chauvin verdict
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March.
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Netflix's growth slows on brighter outlook for the pandemic
As a large swath of the U.S. population gets vaccinated, people are finding other diversions besides watching videos.
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Shows, movies and documentaries you'll want to stream soon.
Kobe Bryant's estate and Nike end partnership after 18 years
"My hope will always be to allow Kobe's fans to get and wear his products," Vanessa Bryant said. " I will continue to fight for that. Kobe's products sell out in seconds. That says everything."
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Defiant Ted Nugent admits he tested positive for COVID-19
In a video, the rocker repeatedly uses racist slurs to refer to COVID and repeats that he won't get the vaccine because "nobody knows what's in it," which is wrong.
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Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Launch will mark SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Apple releases long-awaited software update to curb tracking
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon launch delayed to Friday
NASA optimistic weather will cooperate for a Friday launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Officials race to empty reservoir to eliminate "voracious predator"
They're trying to rid the lake of northern pike before they devour four species of endangered fish that have been recovering there for more than three decades.
How farming in the Mississippi Delta can save America's food supply chain
As climate change threatens the abundance of produce crops in California, one project is looking at viable farming options in the Mississippi Delta River region.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
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Health
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
22 COVID patients die in Indian hospital as leak cuts oxygen supply
Damage to the large external supply tank at a hospital for COVID patients took only 35 minutes to repair, but it was a deadly failure in a system already strained by shortages.
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
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Bank worker's heart attack prompts viral post about burnout
Jonathan Frostick wrote he's "really not going to be putting up with any s#%t at work ever again."
Democrats unveil bill for tuition-free college
New legislation would make four-year public college tuition-free for students from families making less than $125,000.
P&G will raise prices this fall. Is inflation far behind?
Higher commodity costs are trickling down to store shelves, raising fears that household budgets may soon feel pain.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone 12
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
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Prostitution will no longer be prosecuted in Manhattan
The district attorney dismissed 914 past cases under its new policy, along with 5,080 cases for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.
Chauvin verdict comes year after police called Floyd's death "medical distress"
On the day of George Floyd's fatal arrest, Minneapolis police described a "medical incident" with no mention of an officer kneeling on Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes.
Chauvin faces decades in prison, but could serve far less
The former Minneapolis police officer will face sentencing in about eight weeks for his convictions in the murder of George Floyd.
Man pumping gas killed, 1 wounded, suspect dead after shooting spree
The suspect had first shot at a car on a highway several miles away before heading to the convenience store, officials said.
Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
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SpaceX Crew Dragon launch delayed to Friday
NASA optimistic weather will cooperate for a Friday launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station.
Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Launch will mark SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Behind the hottest housing markets
Some cities across the country are witnessing outsized demand from homebuyers, with competitive bidding and rising property prices. After a sharp drop-off in interest at the start of the pandemic, Americans returned their attention to home-buying with vigor. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has more on the hottest housing markets.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Chauvin verdict legal analysis
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is expected to be sentenced in eight weeks, after a jury found him guilty on all counts for the killing of George Floyd. CBS News legal contributor and former federal prosecutor Keir Dougall joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.