WNBA signs partnership with Opill
The WNBA’s partnership with Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., debuted this week at the draft.
France approves bill to preserve abortion as a constitutional right
French lawmakers have approved a bill that will preserve a woman’s right to an abortion in France's constitution.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024
With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity at college campuses post-Roe
Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a different kind of vending machine. It's stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.
One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court rejects attempt to reinstate strict abortion ban
A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed. In a rare 3-3 split decision Friday, the state's supreme court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.
Indiana doctor reprimanded for speaking publicly about 10-year-old girl's abortion
A medical board voted that Dr. Caitlin Bernard didn’t follow privacy laws when she told a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment in a case that gained attention in the national abortion debate.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
Supreme court delays ruling on abortion drug Mifepristone
The Supreme Court is expected to rule Friday on the next step for women in regards to Mifepristone, as the abortion drug is at the center of legal battles. Andrew Lieb, a legal analyst with Lieb at Law joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss what happens next.
Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.
Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio
The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.