How the anti-abortion amendment was defeated in Kansas
Voter turnout surged to unprecedented levels for a Kansas primary, opposition surpassed 2020 support for Biden and voter registrations ticked up post-Roe ahead of the issue based vote.
Abortion
Kansas voters uphold right to abortion
The Kansas ballot initiative is viewed as a bellwether for the impact of the Supreme Court's abortion decision on the midterm elections this fall.
Kansas votes against abortion amendment
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Kansas and joins David Begnaud to discuss why voters defeated a proposed constitutional amendment that would have allowed the state legislature to ban abortions.
Kansas votes to protect abortion rights
Almost half of registered voters in Kansas turned out to preserve the constitutional right to an abortion. It was the first state to put the issue before voters since the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. CBS News national political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Olathe, Kansas.
Kansas voters uphold right to an abortion
CBS News projects that Kansas voters will uphold the right to an abortion, rejecting a measure that would have tightened curbs or banned abortions, statewide. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Taiwan, says went there in peace for the region. China is fuming about the visit. And the Senate has passed the bill to expand health care benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits during their military service.
Abortion rights on the ballot in Kansas
Voters in Kansas are deciding whether or not their state's legislature can further restrict abortion rights. This is the first time abortion has been on a ballot since Roe v. Wade was overturned. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Kanas and joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
What to watch for as 5 states hold primaries
Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Washington are holding primary elections today. One of the most closely-watched races is the Senate GOP primary in Missouri, where former President Trump made a cryptic endorsement. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Kansas voters cast ballots on abortion rights
The Justice Department is suing Idaho over a law that outlaws nearly all abortions. It comes as voters in Kansas become the first in the country since the overturning of Roe v. Wade to weigh in on the fate of abortion rights. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Kansas voters to weigh in directly on abortion rights
Kansas has seen a surge in early voting as the amendment on abortion rights will go before primary election voters on Aug. 2
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.
Democrats, Republicans and the politics of abortion
New CBS polling on abortion and the politics in play for both Democrats and Republicans show a divided picture on the issue. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins CBS News to discuss.
Georgia residents can claim embryos as dependents on taxes
Would-be parents in the state can get a $3,000 tax exemption for each embryo as early as six weeks of gestation.
Abortion rights on the line in Kansas
On Tuesday, Kansas becomes the first state since Roe v. Wade was overturned to ask voters whether the state's constitution should secure the right to an abortion, or whether the issue should go to the Republican-controlled legislature. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Olathe, Kansas.
Roe v. Wade’s time may be up
An initial draft opinion obtained by Politico suggests the Supreme Court will vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision. In the draft, which is several months old, Justice Samuel Alito writes in part that Roe was “egregiously wrong from the start.” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will address Ukraine's parliament remotely amid hopes for more evacuations from Mariupol. And the stars sparkled at the annual Met Gala in New York as the “party of the year” returned to its pre-pandemic schedule.
Senate to vote on abortion bill next week
The Senate will vote next week on legislation that would enshrine abortion rights into federal law. The bill - destined to fail in the divided Senate - is Democrats’ latest reaction to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on a crucial abortion case. Dave Chappelle's accused attacker has been charged with four misdemeanor counts, but no felonies. And in a bargain of historical proportions, a Texas woman picked up a 2,000-year-old sculpture that once belonged to a king from a Goodwill shop for $35.
Supermarket set to reopen after shooting
Two months after 10 people were killed in a shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, the store is preparing to re-open with a moment of silence and prayer for the victims. The Biden administration is telling hospitals they "must" provide abortion services if the life of a mother is at risk, under federal law. And Olympic champion Mo Farah reveals in a new BBC documentary that he was illegally trafficked to the U.K. as a child.
Roe v. Wade remains a lightning rod
Rallies for and against the Supreme Court's historic decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case have continued around the country. Scattered violence and vandalism have occurred. A preliminary hearing was to be held Monday in Moscow for detained WNBA star Brittney Griner. And a U.S. Navy destroyer that sank during World War II has been found off the Philippines nearly 23,000 feet down -- the deepest shipwreck ever located anywhere.
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.
Oklahoma passes tough new abortion bill
Following in Texas’ footsteps, Oklahoma lawmakers have approved legislation that bans abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. Congress is moving toward empowering the Federal Trade Commission to crack down more on oil and gas companies. And James Corden announced he’s leaving "The Late Late Show" in the spring of 2023.
Republican lawmakers presented Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards with a hard line of questioning during Tuesday's hearing
Republican lawmakers presented Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards with a hard line of questioning during Tuesday's hearing. They slammed the organization over its budget and a controversial video featuring a Planned Parenthood official.
Decades after the 1974 Roe vs. Wade ruling, abortion is still dividing America
Decades after the 1974 Roe vs. Wade ruling, abortion is still dividing America. The Supreme Court is taking up an abortion-related case on Wednesday. In New York City, dozens of pro-life supporters regularly protest outside a clinic that provides abortion. CBSNews.com's Ines Novacic checks in on the difficult issue.
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown out a Texas law that would have placed drastic restrictions on abortion.
Former figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan remembers the Colorado police officer who was killed in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic as loyal, caring and a true friend
Former figure skating champion Nancy Kerrigan remembers the Colorado police officer who was killed in a shooting at a Planned Parenthood clinic as loyal, caring and a true friend. Kerrigan said she and Garrett Swasey grew up together practicing figure skating in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Texas abortion law requires sonogram
Patients in Texas who are considering having an abortion are now required by law to have a sonogram and have the doctor describe what he sees, then wait an extra 24 hours before committing to the procedure. Other states, including Virginia, are passing similar laws. Anna Werner reports.
Siri finds everything but abortion clinics
Siri, the personal assistant program on the new iPhone 4S, and her parent company Apple hare getting into trouble over a peculiar inability to find abortion clinics. CBSNews.com's Chenda Ngak decided to see how Siri answers some other personal questions.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Live
Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
