Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
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Regretting abortion, not abortion access
Kitty Holland was in her mid 30s when she had her second abortion - a decision she came to regret. Her partner at the time didn't want a child, so she chose to terminate her pregnancy, but abortion was illegal in Ireland at the time, so she flew to Amsterdam for the procedure. Despite regretting her decision, she told CBS News' Holly Williams that it was her “mistake to make,” and she continues to support abortion rights.
Irish doctor says "women will die" if Roe v. Wade overturned in U.S.
As America awaits a pivotal Supreme Court ruling, CBS News meets people with very recent experience of life in a country where abortion is illegal.
Ireland's abortion rights a lesson to U.S.?
Ireland is a majority Catholic country that used to ban abortion in nearly all circumstances, until it was legalized in 2018. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams went to Dublin to hear the difficult choices women faced under the abortion ban.
Archbishop says Pelosi can't receive communion
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, the head of the San Francisco archdiocese, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi can't receive communion in any San Francisco diocese because of her support of abortion rights. CBS Bay Area's Allen Martin reports.
Oklahoma passes strict bill banning nearly all abortions
Oklahoma's legislature passed a bill Thursday that bans all abortions from the moment of fertilization. If signed into law, it would be the nation's strictest abortion law. Dr. Colleen McNicholas, the chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, Missouri, joins Lana Zak on CBS News to discuss.
Archbishop of San Francisco says Pelosi can't receive communion
The archbishop said the House speaker failed to publicly repudiate her "advocacy for abortion 'rights.'"
Oklahoma lawmakers pass anti-abortion law
Oklahoma's state legislature has passed an anti-abortion law that would be the most restrictive law in the nation. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest reported to police. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Anti-abortion rights group leader accused of stalking doctor in San Francisco
Hurley serves as the leader of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, an anti-abortion group, the district attorney's office said.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban
Oklahoma lawmakers passed an anti-abortion bill outlawing abortion from the moment of fertilization. The legislation prohibits abortion at any point in pregnancy, except to save a woman's life or in cases of rape or incest. Jan Crawford has more details.
Oklahoma lawmakers approve bill banning almost all abortions
The bill would prohibit all abortions, except to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest that has been reported to law enforcement.
Kamala Harris to meet with Abortion providers
The Biden administration has vowed to fight for a woman's constitutional right to abortion. On Thursday at the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris will hear directly from doctors and nurses on the frontlines. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Threats possible regarding abortion debate
The Department of Homeland Security is warning the U.S. could see increased violence because of the battle over abortion rights. A newly-obtained intelligence bulletin says domestic violent extremists are using abortion rights narratives to encourage violence against the government, religious groups, and reproductive healthcare providers. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge explains why officials fear the threat will increase as we approach the Supreme Court's decision.
DHS reports "significant" uptick in violent threats after Supreme Court opinion leak
The Department of Homeland Security said it has registered an uptick in threats against "reproductive healthcare personnel and facilities," as well as the Supreme Court and its justices.
Florida governor signs bill banning protesting outside of homes
Sending "unruly mobs" to private homes is "inappropriate," DeSantis said in a statement Monday.
Woman shares personal experience with abortion
At 19 weeks pregnant, Minneapolis resident Emily Richter received the devastating news that her unborn daughter was diagnosed with a serious birth defect called anencephaly. Babies with this condition are likely to be stillborn or die shortly after death, as well as pose a risk of death for the birthing mother. Richter terminated the pregnancy and advocates for maintaining this form of care. Kate Raddatz has more.
Abortion rights activists march in D.C.
Thousands of pro-abortion-rights activists were expected to march through downtown D.C. Saturday, nearly two weeks after a leaked draft opinion revealed that the Supreme Court could reverse a decades-old legal precedent for abortion access. Christina Ruffini has more.
Demonstrators march for abortion rights
Demonstrators in cities across the United States rallied Saturday in support of abortion rights. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga reports from the rally in Washington, D.C.
Thousands gather for pro-abortion rights protests across U.S.
The rallies are in response to a leaked Supreme Court majority draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sen. Thune says Democrats are using issue of abortion "to distract"
The Republican senator voted against a Democratic-led bill to protect abortion access on the federal level after a draft.
Spain could soon allow menstrual leave
Spain could become the first Western country to allow three days of workplace leave per month for women who suffer from severe menstrual pain. The reform, which is part of a broader draft bill on reproductive health and abortion rights, could be approved at next Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Murder charge vs. women who have abortions yanked from Louisiana bill
House members voted 65-26 to totally revamp the legislation, which would have been the strictest anti-abortion rights measure in the nation. Its sponsor then withdrew it from consideration.
Could overturning Roe v. Wade threaten IVF?
The potential Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could have repercussions for fertility treatments such as IVF. Dr. Stephanie Gustin, the medical director for the Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine in Nebraska, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
Authorities on alert over Supreme Court threats
Authorities are on high alert as the threats have increased following the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "Red and Blue" with details.
Woman sentenced to 30 years in prison for abortion in El Salvador
The woman had already been in pre-trial detention for two years following her arrest when she sought medical care in a public hospital.
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Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police say.
Biden says "the Second Amendment is not absolute"
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
Beto O'Rourke to Greg Abbott at Uvalde presser: "You are doing nothing"
One of the officials on stage told O'Rourke, "You are out of line" and called him a "sick son of a b****."
Second grader describes Texas school shooting: Our teacher told us we could pray
The second grader said his teacher reacted quickly as a gunman opened fire in the classroom next door.
NRA says it's "committed to making schools secure" and Texas convention will still go on
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Biden signs order on policing 2 years after George Floyd's death
The order is aimed at reforming federal police practices and establishing a national database of police misconduct.
Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Josh Duggar gets over 12 years in prison at child porn sentencing
Duggar's large family was the focus of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality show, which was canceled in 2015 following molestation allegations.
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Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Gunman posted messages minutes before school shooting, governor says
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Family of Texas school shooting victim has little hope any change will come
"Nobody expects anything bad to happen and then it happens, and everybody wants to make changes to prevent it from happening and then it dies down a little bit and then happens again," he said.
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One legacy of COVID-19: More cash for Americans in need
Guaranteed income programs are sprouting up around the U.S. One mayor calls them "a form of economic resilience."
Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
More peanut butter products made with recalled Jif pulled
Federal officials warn against eating any of dozens of food items because of a multi-state salmonella outbreak.
FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula
Commissioner Robert Califf admitted the agency's reaction was "too slow," while a formula maker exec apologized to parents.
Inflation to last into 2023, says Congressional Budget Office
CBO's forecast suggests that inflation will slow from current annual levels of 8.3%, yet it would still be dramatically above a long-term baseline of 2.3%.
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Biden's nominee to lead national firearm regulator faces Senate committee
If confirmed, Steven Dettelbach will be the ATF's first official director in seven years
Texas bar seeks to punish Ken Paxton for election lawsuit
The state bar is suing Paxton over his petition to the Supreme Court to block Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election.
Texas gun laws allow 18-year-olds to buy AR-15s, the weapons used in Uvalde shooting
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Ohio Supreme Court rejects GOP-favored state legislative lines again
The court and Republican-led redistricting commission have been at odds over state House and Senate lines.
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New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Oklahoma governor signs nation's strictest abortion ban
Two of Oklahoma's four abortion clinics already stopped providing abortions after the governor signed a six-week ban earlier this month.
Second federal baby formula shipment arrives in U.S.
Another massive shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula arrived in the U.S. and could be shipped as early as this weekend to retailers, hospitals and families in need. The Food and Drug Administration appointed an independent investigator to look into delays that led to the shortage of formula.
Trauma surgeon recounts operating on victims of school shooting
"Sadly, we were prepared for and thought we would get more patients than we did," Dr. Lillian Liao told CBS News.
More baby formula will soon hit store shelves, FDA says
Abbott Nutrition and U.K.-based Kendal Nutricare plan to ship more than 2 million cans of formula.
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Probe reveals details of boozy parties at U.K. leader's house during COVID lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told indignant lawmakers he'd "learned a lesson," but the "best thing now for our country is to move forward together."
Monkeypox in Europe: Where it is and how authorities are reacting
EU officials aren't sounding alarms about widespread epidemics, but they are urging countries to check vaccine supplies, and in some cases, offering them as a precaution.
Palestinian officials say teen fatally "shot by Israeli forces"
Israel's army says "hundreds of Palestinians took part in a violent riot" in the West Bank, and "soldiers responded with fire at a suspect throwing a firebomb."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy voices "personal" grief over "awful shooting in Texas"
The president who's gained global respect as a war-time leader said he felt a "personal tragedy" seeing American kids murdered "in peaceful times."
North Korea tests 3 ballistic missiles including possible ICBM, South says
Seoul also said Pyonyang has been testing a "nuclear detonation device" to prepare for what would be Pyongyang's first nuclear test since 2017.
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Johnny Depp calls ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations "cruel and all false"
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Amber Heard's attorneys rest case as civil trial continues
Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."
Aerosmith cancels Vegas shows after Steven Tyler enters rehab
In a statement shared on Twitter, the rock band said Steven Tyler has entered a treatment program and would be unable to perform.
Auction of iconic "Wizard of Oz" dress blocked by priest's family
Catholic University was set to auction off the dress, which has an estimated value between $800,000 and $1.2 million. But the niece of the late Father Glibert Hartke says the school doesn't own it.
Time releases list of 100 most influential people of 2022
From a billionaire personally funding the fight against climate change to protectors of human rights, these are the people dubbed Time's 100 most influential for 2022.
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Twitter deceived people about how it used their data, FTC says
Feds allege the social media service cited security reasons in asking for phone numbers and emails, but used the info for ads.
Social media and the Texas school shooting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the school shooting suspect posted several messages about his plans on Facebook minutes before the attack. The company says they were private chat messages. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has the latest on that part of the investigation.
Kids talk impact of cell phones
Nate Burleson sits down with kids to discuss the affects of cell phones and social media on their growth and development. They address the pressures of having a cell phone at an early age.
Activision Blizzard workers vote to unionize, an industry first
Microsoft, which is in the process of buying the Call of Duty publisher for nearly $69 billion, says it will not interfere.
Mark Zuckerberg sued over Cambridge Analytica
Washington D.C. attorney general Karl Racine is suing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his alleged involvement in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The lawsuit accuses Zuckerberg of directly participating in decision-making that allowed the Trump-allied political consulting firm to steal personal data of millions of Facebook users. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil with details.
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Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
"Efficient predator": Invasive green crab found in new area
The Carcinus maenas — or "raving mad crab" — preys on juvenile clams, out-competes native crab species and wreaks havoc on marine ecosystems.
Major climate indicators set "alarming" records in 2021, U.N. says
The ocean is more acidic than it's been in 26,000 years and hotter than ever as greenhouse gases continue to flood the atmosphere. Here's what it could mean for the climate crisis.
Who will suffer the most as climate change fuels heat waves in India?
As scientists warn heat waves are 100 times more likely in the region, millions of workers can't afford to take a day off, even if the heat could kill them.
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Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting 3 children with car
A bomb squad found "several containers of flammable liquid" in the suspect's vehicle, which police had initially described as "incendiary devices."
Family of Texas school shooting victim has little hope any change will come
"Nobody expects anything bad to happen and then it happens, and everybody wants to make changes to prevent it from happening and then it dies down a little bit and then happens again," he said.
Second grader describes Texas school shooting: Our teacher told us we could pray
The second grader said his teacher reacted quickly as a gunman opened fire in the classroom next door.
Uvalde mourns victims of elementary school massacre
Lilia Luciano shares more on the victims of the Texas school shooting, as well as stories from those who survived.
Dad copes with losing daughter in school shooting
Amerie Garza was killed just hours after receiving a certificate for making the honor roll. Her stepfather, Angel Garza, said she was trying to call 911 when she was shot and killed at her Texas school. Tony Dokoupil spoke with Garza in an emotional interview.
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Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Boeing Starliner capsule sets off after space station
Grounded earlier by software bugs and corroded valves, Boeing says the Starliner is finally ready for flight.
Boeing Starliner capsule poised for high-stakes flight
NASA is confident Boeing's Starliner astronaut ferry ship is finally ready for prime time.
InSight Mars lander nears the end of the road
NASA expects dwindling power to shut down the InSight Mars lander by the end of the year.
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What Happened to Tara Grinstead?
A beloved Georgia H.S. teacher went missing in 2005. Over 11 years later, an unexpected arrest -- but will we ever know the truth of what happened?
The best jobs in America in 2022, ranked
Glassdoor recently unveiled its list... and it's not all tech.
The best places to work in 2022, ranked
It's not only tech companies that continue to win over employees with flexible work environments, good pay and better benefits.
How police tracked an old work truck to find Jennifer Dulos' alleged killer
After scouring 12 hours of grainy surveillance footage, investigators say they found the way Fotis Dulos drove the 70 miles to murder his wife.
25 transgender athletes you should know
These athletes are making waves in the worlds of athletics and advocacy.
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Are the Kids All Right?: Gen(der) Z
For an unprecedented number of young people in Gen Z, gender is a social construct that needs dismantling. In this CBS Reports documentary, we follow four teens with diverse gender identities to see how they are dealing with and experiencing a world that’s redefining gender.
5/25: Red and Blue
Texas school shooting leaves 19 kids and two adults dead; Military to rename nine U.S. bases
Survivor of 2002 mass shooting reflects
In 2002, three people were killed and three others were injured at the Appalachian School of Law in southwest Virginia. Twenty years later, the U.S. is still experiencing similar mass shootings at schools. Peter Tsaharidis was a student at the Appalachian School of Law. He joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss how he feels in the wake of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Exploring gun violence prevention
Following the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, many Americans are once again calling for new gun control legislation. Adam Skaggs, chief counsel and policy director for the Giffords Law Center, spoke with CBS News' Lana Zak about what can be done to prevent another shooting.
Mother of Parkland victim on Texas shooting
Linda Biegel Schulman's son was a teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He was killed trying to protect his students during that mass shooting in 2018. Schulman joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.