Alabama lawmakers race to shield IVF services after state high court ruling
Several providers paused treatment in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos could be considered children. The ruling prompted a wave of backlash.
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IVF process could be upended
In vitro fertilization began in 1978. Today, there are more than 400,000 IVF procedures a year in the U.S., and more than half are implanted. But almost 170,000 are not used. Some owners choose to destroy, store, or donate embryos. Now, a court decision in Alabama may upend the IVF process.
Alabama's IVF court ruling halts process
The Alabama Supreme Court ruling categorizing frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization, or IVF, as children under state law has already halted processes in progress for parents trying to conceive. CBS News' Nikki Battiste is following the ruling's impact.
Trump voices support for IVF treatment
One day before South Carolina's Republican primary, former President Donald Trump said he strongly supports "the availability of IVF" and called on Alabama lawmakers to reverse the state Supreme Court decision that's caused some facilities to pause treatments. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.
Trump, Haley respond to IVF ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court's stunning ruling on in vitro fertilization is upending the final hours of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary. Robert Costa has the latest.
IVF concerns after Alabama ruling
The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilization have the same rights as living children, prompting the state's largest hospital to temporarily halt IVF treatments.The ruling is having a significant impact on individuals facing fertility challenges in the state.
Haley says she views embryos as babies
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she disagrees with a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that gives frozen embryos created during in vitro fertilization, or IVF, the same rights as living children. But she told NBC News and later "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King that she thinks embryos are babies. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more on the fallout from the Alabama IVF decision and CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more on Haley's comments.
Alabama patient says embryo ruling has "derailed a lot of hope" for IVF
Alabama patients are in limbo with IVF treatments being put on hold following the state supreme court's ruling that frozen embryos are considered children under state law.
Alabama seeks to perform second execution using nitrogen hypoxia
Alabama asked the state's Supreme Court to approve a date for Alan Eugene Miller's execution, which would be done using nitrogen hypoxia.
Major Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatments
Alabama's largest hospital has paused IVF treatments after the state's supreme court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver spoke with some parents and doctors about the decision.
Alabama hospital pauses IVF treatment after ruling
The University of Alabama's hospital has paused in vitro fertilization treatment after the state's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are considered people. Meg Oliver takes a look at what the ruling means in Alabama and nationwide.
Alabama court: Frozen embryos are children
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that frozen embryos are considered children under state law. Critics say the decision could have implications for fertility treatments. CBS News political reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
4 men killed in shooting at neighborhood car wash in Alabama
The police in Birmingham, Alabama, said they believe one or more of the victims were targeted.
Some Southern lawmakers rethink opposition to Medicaid expansion
While many Republican state lawmakers remain firmly against Medicaid expansion, some key leaders in holdout states are showing a willingness to reconsider.
Greyhound bus crash in Alabama leaves at least 1 dead, several hurt
A Tennessee-bound Greyhound bus crashed into a car, killing its 23-year-old driver, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.
Alabama inmate executed with nitrogen gas
In a groundbreaking and controversial move, Alabama executed an inmate using nitrogen gas, a method never before tested or used in the United States. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Alabama husband wouldn't answer this question when calling 911
When Jason Crawford called 911 to report that his wife Tiffiney had been shot, there was one question that he repeatedly refused to answer, "Who's she been shot by?"
Husband's 911 call key in reaching verdict in Alabama mom's murder
Jason Crawford was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to 99 years in prison. In an exclusive interview with "48 Hours," Crawford maintains he's innocent and that his wife shot herself, despite what a jury decided.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Alabama's nitrogen gas execution transpired
Alabama carried out its first nitrogen hypoxia execution Thursday in the case of convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith. Spectators present during the execution said the process lasted longer than expected, while Alabama's attorney general Steve Marshall said the result was "textbook." CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
Alabama AG says nitrogen gas execution was "textbook," will be used again
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he expects to see nitrogen hypoxia used in more executions.
Alabama takes criticism for nitrogen gas execution
The state of Alabama was criticized by several groups, including the United Nations and the European Union, after it executed a death row inmate Thursday night using the controversial method of nitrogen hypoxia. Kenneth Smith's spiritual adviser said the nitrogen method amounted to torture, but Alabama officials disagree. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Alabama inmate executed by nitrogen gas
Alabama authorities executed Kenneth Eugene Smith with nitrogen gas Thursday night despite controversy over the method. Smith was one of three men convicted in the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett. Dr. Keith Ray, associate professor and chair of criminal justice and social sciences at Alabama State University, joined CBS News to discuss the execution.
Alabama inmate faces death by nitrogen gas
An Alabama inmate is due to be put to death today after a federal appeals court allowed the state to carry out a first-of-its-kind execution using nitrogen gas. The condemned man faces this untested method after a botched attempt to execute him in 2022 by lethal injection. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano reports.
Alabama executes Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia
Alabama went through with its planned execution on Thursday of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who was the first condemned inmate in the U.S. put to death using nitrogen gas.
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