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.
The Battle Over Abortion
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.
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Planned Parenthood's D.C. staffers unionize
The move toward collective bargaining comes as Planned Parenthood and other abortion-rights groups have been scrutinized for a lack of diversity within senior management.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion restrictions
It's the court's first major abortion rights decision since two Trump appointees have taken the bench.
Trump's 200th judge called for "complete and immediate reversal" of Roe v. Wade
The new federal judge also indicated he believed abortion should be illegal in all cases, even to save the life of the woman.
"They don't know our reality": Lives impacted by El Salvador's abortion ban
Under El Salvador's strict abortion laws, women can be sentenced to long prison terms. Here are some of their stories.
These women say they had miscarriages. Now they're in jail for abortion.
In El Salvador, the law is clear: If you have an abortion, you go to jail. But many women say they were wrongfully convicted. Could it happen in the U.S.?
Planned Parenthood's $80 million PPP loan draws controversy
The Small Business Association has asked the healthcare giant to return the funds, but Planned Parenthood is refusing.
Jane Roe of "Roe v. Wade" says anti-abortion rights groups paid her
"I took their money and they'd put me out in front of the cameras and tell me what to say," Norma McCorvey confesses in the documentary "AKA Jane Roe."
Supreme Court could impact abortion access in 15 states: study
A new study shared exclusively with CBS News shows abortion access could be heavily restricted in more than a dozen states depending on the Supreme Court's decision in June Medical Services v. Russo.
Abortion providers say they're experiencing a "post-Roe" world
A majority-conservative Supreme Court has made access to abortion more vulnerable than it has been in nearly 50 years.
Abortion battle rages in Poland despite coronavirus lockdown
Poland's conservative leaders have come a step closer to their goal of further tightening what are already some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.
Texas says its ban on abortion is over
Abortion services have been largely unavailable in Texas, marking the first time the procedure has been halted in a state in nearly 50 years.
Nearly all abortions in Texas must stop, appeals court rules
The vast majority of abortion services will again be halted in Texas.
3 more states face legal action over coronavirus abortion bans
In a span of fewer than 24 hours, three new lawsuits were filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood.
Abortion demand rising amid pandemic
Fear of the outbreak's impact has driven more women to opt for the procedure even as several states cite it as the reason to ban abortions for now
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Live Updates: Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Hospitals across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the U.S., with the highest one-week average of new cases since the pandemic began.
Chrissy Teigen opens up about losing baby in emotional essay
"He just wouldn't survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either," Teigen wrote of losing her son, who she and husband John Legend had already named Jack, at 20 weeks.
COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the U.S. have died due to the coronavirus.
COVID positivity rate trending "modestly" up, California governor says
Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is seeing a 5.9% increase in new ICU admissions and a 4.7% increase in new hospitalizations amid a fall surge of COVID-19.
Russia orders national mask mandate as coronavirus cases spike
The Russian government previously said last week that the pandemic is "under control."
Pfizer to seek OK for COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next month
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
How to keep kids safe on Halloween, according to a pediatrician
"Just avoid indoor activities — no bobbing for apples, no biting the dangling donut," Dr. Dyan Hes said on CBSN.
Why distributing a coronavirus vaccine could be "chaos"
The ultra-cold storage requirement for the vaccines will make it challenging for states to get it to their residents, one expert said.
Newark scales back on reopening as coronavirus cases rise
Newark, New Jersey is reversing course on reopening as cases rise around the city.
Lakers and Dodgers fans "likely" fueling rise in LA virus cases
The teams' success has prompted watch parties and celebrations, and LA County is seeing an uptick in virus cases.
Is the rise in U.S. COVID cases because of more testing?
President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the rise in coronavirus cases is because of widespread testing, but that's not the full story.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
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Live Updates: Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Turkish leaders condemn Charlie Hebdo cartoon of Erdogan
Erdogan said he had not looked at the cartoon and had nothing to say about the "dishonorable" publication, as tensions rise between Turkey and France.
Qatar forced women on 10 flights to undergo invasive exams
Qatar apologized after authorities forcibly examined female passengers to try to identify who might have given birth to a newborn found abandoned at the airport.
Police officer killed by rooster's blade during cockfight raid
"It was an unfortunate accident and a piece of bad luck that I cannot explain," the police chief said.
Satellite images of Iran nuclear site raise concern
They show the start of construction at the Natanz nuclear facility of what may be an underground replacement for a sabotaged advanced centrifuge assembly plant.
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Live Updates: Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
Watch Live: CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai will defend their approach to free speech.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Election Live Updates: Trump campaigns out West as Biden focuses on virus
More than 71 million Americans have already cast their ballots, roughly 51% of the overall total from 2016.
Hospitals across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the U.S., with the highest one-week average of new cases since the pandemic began.
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Watch Live: CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai will defend their approach to free speech.
Election Live Updates: Trump campaigns out West as Biden focuses on virus
More than 71 million Americans have already cast their ballots, roughly 51% of the overall total from 2016.
"We remain on high alert": Acting DHS secretary on election security
With just a week left until Election Day, Chad Wolf, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview to discuss what Americans can expect and prepare for during and after November 3.
Trump campaign site "defaced" in apparent hack
President Trump's campaign website briefly showed a message from someone claiming to have compromised devices belonging to Mr. Trump and his relatives.
Former FBI special agent on election threat posed by Russia, China, Iran
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with Clint Watts about the potential election intereference threats posed by these three countries.
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Chrissy Teigen opens up about losing baby in emotional essay
"He just wouldn't survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either," Teigen wrote of losing her son, who she and husband John Legend had already named Jack, at 20 weeks.
Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series for first title since 1988
They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 to gain the seventh championship in franchise history. They were in the World Series three out of the last four years.
Dodgers win first World Series since 1988
The Los Angeles Dodgers took home their first World Series title in 32 years Tuesday night - the franchise's seventh championship overall. It was a baseball season clouded by the coronavirus pandemic. That was true even during the final game of the series, when third baseman Justin Turner was diagnosed with the virus and forced to leave the Dodgers dugout. Jamie Yuccas reports from Los Angeles.
Jamie Foxx's sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36
Dixon, who had Down syndrome, was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are engaged
Stefani announced their engagement on Instagram.
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Watch Live: CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google face Senate grilling
Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai will defend their approach to free speech.
GM sells out first year of production of its electric Hummer
The next version of the truck, the $100,000 Hummer EV 3X, isn't scheduled to begin production until the fall of 2022.
California court says Uber, Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors
The decision is a major milestone in the transportation companies' labor battle with the state.
Instagram apologizes for incorrectly flagging #EndSARS posts as false
On social media, in both Nigeria and across the world, supporters of the protesters used #EndSARS to express support for the movement.
Amazon offers 1-hour pickup at Whole Foods stores across U.S.
Curbside pickup increasingly in demand as pandemic changes consumer behavior in ways that could prove permanent.
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85 "murder hornets" killed, 13 captured alive: "Only the start"
Researchers were disturbed to see a children's playset only about 30 feet away form the nest.
Zeta takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast after drenching Mexico
Zeta is expected to regain strength as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico, prompting authorities to issue hurricane warnings in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Coral reef taller than Empire State Building found off Australia
It's the first to be discovered in over 120 years.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
"Murder hornets" destroyed as officials search for more nests
Crews wearing thick protective suits vacuumed the invasive insects from a tree into large canisters.
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Live Updates: Wisconsin faces "urgent" COVID crisis as U.S. cases surge
"There is an imminent risk to you, your family members, your friends, your neighbors, and the people you care about," said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.
"No shortcuts" taken on COVID vaccine safety, top official says
Operation Warp Speed is on track to have vaccines before the end of the year, retired Lieutenant General Paul Ostrowski said.
Hospitals across 38 states report increase in coronavirus patients
COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the U.S., with the highest one-week average of new cases since the pandemic began.
Chrissy Teigen opens up about losing baby in emotional essay
"He just wouldn't survive this, and if it went on any longer, I might not either," Teigen wrote of losing her son, who she and husband John Legend had already named Jack, at 20 weeks.
COVID-19 deaths on the rise again in the U.S.
More than 226,000 people in the U.S. have died due to the coronavirus.
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Bank of America ends pandemic pay, citing "business as usual"
Financial giant, with $12 billion in profits this year, had been offering some workers an extra $400 a month.
Senate adjourns without passing COVID bill before Election Day
The Senate has adjourned until November 9, making it unlikely that Congress will pass a relief bill ahead of the election.
Pfizer to seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine in November
Nearly all planned 44,000 participants enrolled in final-stage trial. If found safe, vaccine could see use in November.
How losing Obamacare could cost you and your family
Health law's impacts are so pervasive, nearly every American could be affected if it were struck down by Supreme Court.
What's the status of a second $1,200 stimulus check?
President Trump left the door open to stimulus checks, but experts say the odds of a deal are dwindling fast.
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NXIVM founder Keith Raniere sentenced to 120 years in prison
A jury convicted Raniere on seven charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and forced labor conspiracy, in 2019.
FBI agent reveals quest to outsmart swindling seductress
For decades, moving from state to state, the FBI says Dana Lawrence swindled victims – wealthy businessmen, a pilot, a rabbi, a private school administrator and her own friends and lovers.
Police fatally shoot Black man, sparking protests in Philadelphia
One witness told CBS Philly that he and several others tried to get the man with the knife to drop it prior to the shooting.
Daughters of scam artist on growing up on the run
Their mom took on different identities, including posing as an heiress to the Estée Lauder fortune
U.S. Marshals find 45 missing children; 169 arrested
At least 169 arrests were made during the October mission.
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More water and ice found on the moon
NASA scientists have found evidence of more water and ice on the moon than previously known. KPIX-TV reporter Kiet Do has details.
Moon may have a lot more water than once thought
Studies suggest there could be ice stored in permanently shadowed "cold traps" at lunar polar regions.
NASA plans November 14 launch for next SpaceX Crew Dragon
The launch will mark the first operational flight by SpaceX's commercially developed Crew Dragon spacecraft.
SpaceX launches 60 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral
With Saturday's launch, SpaceX has put 895 Starlinks into orbit, 180 of them — more satellites than any other company owns -- in less than three weeks.
NASA confirms successful asteroid sample collection
Photographs indicated the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft captured much more than the minimum amount needed for mission success.
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"Murder hornets" in America: What you need to know
Growing up to two inches long, this killer insect can decapitate 40 honeybees per minute.
The disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
Fourteen years after Jennifer Kesse vanished, her parents Drew and Joyce Kesse are leading the investigation into their daughter's case.
All about Marvel's upcoming movies and TV shows
From the MCU to streaming favorites, here's everything we know about Marvel's upcoming releases
Just 54 photos of dogs getting treats
Everything is terrible – except for these amazing photos by German photographer Christian Vieler-Kircher
The most haunted places in America
Looking to be scared witless? Try these abandoned mental hospitals, "haunted" hotels, and more.
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Sisters create designer wheelchair covers
Izzy Keane, who has spina bifida, used to always decorate her wheelchair for holidays and birthdays. She and her sister, Ailbhe, decided they wanted to help other wheelchair users express themselves this way. So the two sisters from Ireland started their own company for designer wheel covers, Izzy Wheels.
Trump defends record on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that's made headlines this week, Lesley Stahl presses President Trump on once-again rising coronavirus cases and what his priorities would be if re-elected. Stahl also speaks with Mr. Trump's running mate, Vice President Mike Pence.
Joe Biden makes his case to "60 Minutes"
The former vice president talks with Norah O'Donnell about the pandemic, taxes, the Supreme Court, and the "stark" differences between himself and President Trump. O'Donnell also speaks with Mr. Biden's running mate, California Senator Kamala Harris.
CBSN Originals: "Generation Climate"
A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running out of time, these young activists have made it their mission to fight for its future.
America's Right to Vote
"America's Right to Vote" showcases Caitlin Huey-Burns' on-the-ground reporting on voting rights and voter access in battleground states including Ohio, Michigan, Florida, and Georgia with a specific focus on barriers to voting for minority communities. The special also highlights improvements to the process and ways access to voting has increased across the country.