Justice Dept, drug maker ask Supreme Court to intervene in abortion pill ruling
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
Skyler Hentry reports on the ruling by a federal appeals court that allows continued access to the abortion pill with some restrictions (4-13-2023)
California secured about two million pills, while Massachusetts purchased about 15,000.
The FDA approved mifepristone more than 20 years ago.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.
Governor Gavin Newsom says the state will no longer do business with the Walgreens drug store chain over its position on providing abortion pills.
The decision comes as a federal judge is set to rule on a lawsuit that seeks to restrict access to Mifepristone.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline the White House's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Sunday, a bitter historical milestone for the Biden administration after the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back the national right to abortion.
Backed by a coalition of 10 other attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged Apple to protect people's reproductive health information from third-party apps.
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.
Voters in heavily Democratic California on Tuesday resoundingly approved a ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortion and contraception in the state constitution.
In five states, voters will decide in the midterm elections this November whether to protect the right to abortion or restrict access.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new abortion laws Tuesday, including some that deliberately clash with restrictions in other states, thereby signaling that incoming conflicts are coming and must be sorted out.
Anne Makovec reports on Gov. Newsom backing abortion-rights ads on billboards in multiple states (9-15-2022)
California launched a publicly funded website on Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services, listing clinics, linking to financial help for travel and lodging and letting teenagers in other states know they don't need their parents permission to get an abortion in the state.
On Tuesday morning, four Oakland city councilmembers voiced their support for a statewide ballot measure this fall to establish a right to reproductive freedom in the state Constitution.
Employees want parent company Alphabet to strengthen privacy for Google users searching for abortion information.
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
A Roe v. Wade protester claims she was injected with an unknown sedative without consent by members of the San Francisco fire and police departments during a Chase Center protest in June.
After voters in Kansas rejected a measure removing abortion rights from the state constitution, President Joe Biden issued an executive order supporting patients who travel out of state. Natalie Brand reports. (8/3/22)
On Saturday, women at a San Francisco gym used their muscle to show strength for women in states that have restricted access to abortion.
On Saturday, women at a San Francisco gym used their muscle to show strength for women in states that have restricted access to abortion. Max Darrow reports. (7-30-22)
Justice Samuel Alito responded to critics of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Harry.
Rafael Devers hit his 28th homer, a drive that bounced into McCovey Cove, and Anthony Molina worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1.
Adam Raine was 16 years old when he died by suicide. His parents say an AI chatbot guided him to the decision.
A San Jose police officer was shot and injured in a neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose on Tuesday evening, the department said.
County officials say they only received a copy of the draft legislation on Monday afternoon, with board members openly criticizing what they described as a rush to respond.
The next chapter in the ongoing fight over Berkeley's Harrison Street encampment is taking shape.
Adam Raine was 16 years old when he died by suicide. His parents say an AI chatbot guided him to the decision.
A San Jose police officer was shot and injured in a neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose on Tuesday evening, the department said.
County officials say they only received a copy of the draft legislation on Monday afternoon, with board members openly criticizing what they described as a rush to respond.
The next chapter in the ongoing fight over Berkeley's Harrison Street encampment is taking shape.
A man acted alone when he randomly attacked five people across Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood in a stabbing spree that police say lasted less than 30 minutes.
Adam Raine was 16 years old when he died by suicide. His parents say an AI chatbot guided him to the decision.
Transportation officials in San Francisco are investigating after video apparently showed a Muni metro train operator dozing off moments before a crash last month.
Users chat with an AI chatbot about what they're looking for, and Ditto handles the rest.
Two employees of a navigation center serving San Francisco's homeless population have been arrested for allegedly harboring a man charged in the shooting of a police officer, the department said.
A group of protesters who blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in 2024 to protest Israel's war in Gaza were sentenced on Friday to one month in jail following their convictions on misdemeanor charges last month.
The next chapter in the ongoing fight over Berkeley's Harrison Street encampment is taking shape.
A man acted alone when he randomly attacked five people across Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood in a stabbing spree that police say lasted less than 30 minutes.
A man has been arrested for his alleged role in a deadly shooting outside an El Cerrito restaurant over the weekend, as police search for additional suspects in the case.
The air pollution from the Chevron Richmond Refinery carries levels of estimated cancer and short-term health risks above allowable levels, according to a new report from Bay Area air regulators.
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested three people on suspicion of grand theft after thousands of cigarettes were stolen over the weekend, police said.
A San Jose police officer was shot and injured in a neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose on Tuesday evening, the department said.
Valley Transportation Authority officials said an electrical issue found early Tuesday morning could disrupt light rail service in Mountain View and Sunnyvale for up to two days.
A tire shop in downtown San Jose sustained heavy damage after a three-alarm fire broke out early Tuesday morning.
Officials said about 73% of the city's unhoused residents are living in vehicles, which the city said is high compared to countywide data of 53%.
Two climbers who became stranded in Big Sur on California's Central Coast were brought to safety following a weekend rescue that was captured on video.
One year after a deadly apartment fire in San Rafael killed two women and two cats, the investigation into what happened remains ongoing, with the victims' families still waiting for answers.
As cities across California struggle to meet state housing goals, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is moving forward with plans to build what would become the largest affordable homeownership community in Marin County.
St. Helena residents say they are still dealing with discolored, foul-smelling water months after the city's water system came under scrutiny in a Napa County Civil Grand Jury report.
Drivers who rely on Interstate 80 between Solano County and the East Bay should expect delays this weekend, as Caltrans is set to close the westbound direction of the Carquinez Bridge for repaving.
A 9-year-old boy crossing a Santa Rosa street on Tuesday night was struck by a passing vehicle, leaving him with significant injuries, aurhorities said.
Rafael Devers hit his 28th homer, a drive that bounced into McCovey Cove, and Anthony Molina worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Rafael Devers hit a three-run homer in the second inning and the San Francisco Giants snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-0.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored eight of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, Gabby Williams added 15 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Minnesota Lynx for the first time in franchise history.
A San Jose police officer was shot and injured in a neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose on Tuesday evening, the department said.
A man acted alone when he randomly attacked five people across Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood in a stabbing spree that police say lasted less than 30 minutes.
A man has been arrested for his alleged role in a deadly shooting outside an El Cerrito restaurant over the weekend, as police search for additional suspects in the case.
Authorities in the East Bay have arrested three people on suspicion of grand theft after thousands of cigarettes were stolen over the weekend, police said.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
Users chat with an AI chatbot about what they're looking for, and Ditto handles the rest.
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
After weeks of uncertainty, students at Richmond's John F. Kennedy High School will start their classes on schedule after weeks after toxic chemicals were found underneath the campus.
Sunnyvale police raided smoke shops across the city and seized thousands of illegal products over the past two months, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
California lawmakers are pushing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity costs and making clean energy more accessible as residents continue to face some of the highest utility rates in the country.
Officials said about 73% of the city's unhoused residents are living in vehicles, which the city said is high compared to countywide data of 53%.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in supporting a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's law that bars transgender students from using school restrooms and other sex-separated facilities that align with their gender identity.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
A blues virtuoso and a wayward Southern belle living in the Bay Area are sharing their recipe for comfort and joy.
Becky G spoke exclusively with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her rise to fame, being the breadwinner of the family at a young age and her new music.
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kevin Ko reports.
A San Jose police officer was shot and injured in a neighborhood just south of downtown San Jose on Tuesday evening, the department said.
Adam Raine was 16 years old when he took his own life after his parent say an AI chatbot guided him to the decision. Max Darrow reports.
Bay Area community members are teaming up with members of Congress to save the National Archives at San Francisco, located in San Bruno and targeted for closure by the Trump administration. Kara St. Cyr reports on the bipartisan backlash.
This year marks 60 years since the Compton's Cafeteria riot in San Francisco, a pivotal moment in the fight for transgender rights and one trans activist who experienced the era firsthand is helping keep that history alive. Kelsi Thorud reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.