Oklahoma Supreme Court rules 2 abortion bans unconstitutional
The high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a "medical emergency" before a doctor can perform an abortion -- language that conflicts with a previous ruling.
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Nevada's Republican governor strengthens abortion rights protections
Gov. Joe Lombardo, who describes himself as pro-life, has said he would respect the will of Nevada voters who codified abortion rights up to 24 weeks in a 1990 referendum vote.
New South Carolina abortion law halted until state Supreme Court review
South Carolina's new six-week abortion ban was signed into law just about 24 hours before Judge Clifton Newman halted it.
Doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old's abortion
Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a complaint with Indiana's medical licensing board against Dr. Caitlin Bernard after she spoke publicly about a 10-year-old's abortion.
South Carolina governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
The law restricts most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, when most people do not know they are pregnant. It is effective immediately.
South Carolina's "sister senators" on opposition to abortion ban bill
The only five women in the South Carolina Senate, who call themselves the "sister senators," sat down with CBS News to discuss their opposition to the state's six-week abortion ban.
South Carolina lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban
Doctors who violate it could face felony charges carrying two years imprisonment.
Nebraska governor signs 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care
The abortion ban takes effect immediately.
What to know as U.S. laws drive Americans online for abortion pill access
Meet the Netherlands-based doctor who has become the "main provider" of medication abortions for women in U.S. states with restrictive laws.
Biden admin faces questions from appeals court in abortion pill case
Anti-abortion groups claim the FDA's green light of mifepristone forces them into situations where they must perform elective abortions.
North Carolina lawmakers override veto, enact 12-week abortion ban
The bill, which severely restricts abortion access in the state, now becomes law and takes effect July 1.
Police: Texas man killed girlfriend after she traveled for an abortion
The suspect shot and killed his girlfriend after learning that she had traveled to Colorado to have an abortion, police said.
N.C. governor: Bill effectively bans "many abortions altogether"
"They've dressed this up as a 12-week abortion ban, but it's really not," the Democratic governor told "Face the Nation."
North Carolina lawmakers pass 12-week abortion ban; governor vows veto
North Carolina state law currently bans almost all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Starting July 1, the ban would be reduced to 12 weeks.
Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic ban
A Utah judge ruled that the state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect this week as scheduled, while the court deliberates over a lawsuit challenging the ban.
Ohio GOP lawmakers to vote on raising threshold for ballot initiatives
GOP state lawmakers in Ohio move ahead with plan for bill to hold special election on raising threshold for passing constitutional amendments from simple majority to 60%.
Democrats see abortion as winning issue with 2024 Biden reelection launch
President Biden and Vice President Harris have signaled they'll put abortion access at the forefront of their reelection bid.
2024 Republican candidates at odds over abortion pill
The Supreme Court has so far preserved access to the abortion medication mifepristone, a divisive issue for many Republicans running for president in 2024.
North Dakota's governor signs 6-week abortion ban into law
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation banning abortion at six weeks of pregnancy.
Mike Pence says he wants abortion pill mifepristone "off the market"
The Supreme Court on Friday preserved access to the abortion drug mifepristone while lower court proceedings continue.
Minnesota lawmakers OK conversion therapy ban, gender-affirming care protection
Lawmakers said they want people to know they "should be free" and they are "welcome and safe" in Minnesota.
Supreme Court maintains FDA approval of abortion pill, preserving access for now
The decision from the Supreme Court blocks lower court orders that would have restricted the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
Supreme Court extends order preserving access to mifepristone to Friday
Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary order last week preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone that was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Most want abortion pill to remain available — CBS News poll
Many women feel access to reproductive health care is getting harder, not easier.
Supreme Court puts abortion pill ruling on hold for now
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.
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
What is cytomegalovirus, the leading infectious cause of birth defects?
More than half of U.S. adults have it, and it typically doesn't make them sick — but few people have ever heard of it.
Alex Rodriguez reveals gum disease: What to know about the diagnosis
Alex Rodriguez is opening up about a condition that he shares with nearly half of adult Americans: gum disease. Here's what to know about the diagnosis.
Alex Rodriguez reveals he's been diagnosed with early-stage gum disease
Rodriguez, or A-Rod as he is known, has partnered with the health products company OraPharma to help raise awareness.
Finding resilience after trauma
For Mental Health Awareness Month, CBS News producer Adam Zeelens writes about finding resilience after trauma.
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Trained dogs assisting search efforts after building collapse in Iowa
There are still three people missing at the site of the collapse.
1 person dug out after building collapse in New Haven, "still unknown" if there are others trapped
Officials said that there were reports of "multiple people trapped" after the collapse.
RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
Jacky Oh, Wild 'N Out cast member, dead at 32
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
At least 3 killed in stabbing, carjacking rampage in California cities
A man killed at least three people during a violent rampage in the Northern California cities of Milpitas and San Jose, police said.
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Judge bans AI-generated filings — unless they get human oversight
AI has a place in the profession, but is currently limited in its capabilities, a Texas judge said.
Netflix shareholders vote to reject executives' pay packages
The symbolic vote on executives' multi-million dollar pay packages comes amid an ongoing writer's strike.
Ford recalls over 140,000 Lincoln MKCs because of potential fire risk
The automaker has advised consumers of certain models of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
There are only four U.S. cities where renters can afford to buy
Most renters have been priced out of nearly all major U.S. cities, including once-affordable places like Salt Lake City.
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RNC sets first GOP primary debate for Aug. 23
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
VP Harris to be a "leading voice" on gun violence heading into 2024
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
CIA chief secretly met with Chinese counterpart in Beijing last month
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Who voted against the debt ceiling bill, and who voted for it?
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
Biden to address nation on deal to avoid default
President Biden says he wants to sign the debt ceiling deal "as soon as possible."
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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
Winter saw "large spike" in very rare pediatric brain infections, CDC reports
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
Fewer babies born in 2022, and teen births decline, CDC reports
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
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At least 50 killed, hundreds injured in India train derailment
Some mangled pieces of the derailed train fell onto a nearby track and were hit by another passenger train coming from the opposite direction, officials said.
CIA chief secretly met with Chinese counterpart in Beijing last month
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Blinken says "stronger" Ukraine a prerequisite for talks with Russia
"A cease-fire that simply freezes current lines in place," allowing Putin to "rest, rearm, and reattack - that is not a just and lasting peace," the top U.S diplomat said.
U.N. rushing to prevent "one of the worst oil spills" in history
The massive supertanker with more than 1 million barrels of oil on board could "spontaneously explode or break apart at any moment," the United Nations warns.
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Jacky Oh, Wild 'N Out cast member, dead at 32
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Padma Lakshmi to leave "Top Chef" after 17 years
Padma Lakshmi joined the popular cooking show as a host in 2006.
Phil Dunster reflects on "Ted Lasso" finale, possible spin-off
When asked about his feelings as the season came to an end, Dunster described a mix of monumental career moments and the somber realization that it could be the last with his castmates.
Billy Joel is ending his decade-long residency at Madison Square Garden
Throughout his history-making residency thus far, Joel has sold 1.6 million tickets to fans from all 50 states and 120 countries.
Sean "Diddy" Combs sues liquor giant Diageo, accusing it of racism
The suit asserts that while Diageo publicly promotes itself as a leader on diversity, Combs and his company found it unwilling to treat its Black partners equally. Diageo denies it.
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How to protect your home security camera from hackers
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Money stored on apps like PayPal could be at risk, feds warn
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
"The ChatGPT Revolution" explored in CBS doc
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Waymo robotaxis expand operations, paving the way for driverless future
Waymo recently announced a partnership with Uber and has expanded its presence.
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Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Ancient mastodon tooth found by jogger on California beach
The massive fossil once belonged to an ancient elephant-like creature dating back to the Ice Age.
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At least 3 killed in stabbing, carjacking rampage in California cities
A man killed at least three people during a violent rampage in the Northern California cities of Milpitas and San Jose, police said.
"Dangerous" inmate on the run after escaping Missouri jail; 6 others caught
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
Man arrested for aiming gun at woman's head after friend used his driveway
The driver said he pulled into the driveway to reposition his vehicle when the homeowner banged on his rear window with a gun.
Wanted woman poisons her lookalike with cheesecake to steal her identity
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
48 Hours: The Case of the Poison Cheesecake
Authorities say a woman named Viktoria Nasyrova tried to kill her lookalike and steal her identity in a most unusual way. Nasyrova is accused of poisoning a beauty stylist, Olga Tsvyk, with a piece of cheesecake. 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" with a preview.
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A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
How to "get as close as it's currently possible" to Mars
A Mars livestream is offering a one-hour opportunity to get closer than ever to the red planet.
Boeing again delays first piloted test flight of Starliner crew ferry ship
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Webb telescope discovers traces of water in atmosphere of exoplanet
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
NASA holds first public meeting on UFOs
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
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Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson's 28-year fight for freedom
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
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The ChatGPT Revolution | CBS Reports
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Phoenix limits construction amid water crisis
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
WGA says potential DGA deal won't end strike
In a memo Thursday, the Writers Guild of America told members that the Directors Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild negotiations will not affect their fight. The memo said the "era of divide and conquer is over." Anousha Sakoui, a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times, joined CBS News to talk about the situation, a month into the writers strike.
Job hopping for better pay trending down
New research from Bank of America shows before the pandemic, people commonly saw around a 10% pay increase when changing employers. At the peak of the "Great Resignation," when millions of workers quit their jobs, those increases rose to 20%. But as of April 2023, pay increases leveled off to about 13%. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Irina Ivanova has more.
Sports history in South Florida?
Miami-area teams are trying to make sports history this month as the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers try to bring home an NBA Championship and the Stanley Cup. CBS News Miami sports reporters Mike Cugno and Samantha Rivera have more.