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Komen restores Planned Parenthood fundsupdated: Sat Feb 04 2012 08:08:00

The Susan G. Komen Foundation reverses its decision and announces that it will restore funds to Planned Parenthood.

Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parenthoodupdated: Sat Feb 04 2012 08:08:00

Faced with a deluge of opposition that included pressure from lawmakers and internal dissent, one of America's leading breast cancer advocacy groups on Friday reversed itself on a decision that would have cut off funding to some Planned Parenthood projects.

Komen flips after angry backlashupdated: Fri Feb 03 2012 18:06:00

CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports on Komen's decision to restore funding to Planned Parenthood.

Women's health not just about breastsupdated: Fri Feb 03 2012 18:06:00

If you travel to the island of Delos in Greece, you might be surprised to visit ruins dominated by statues of gigantic stone penises. Even in its ancient, mythological context, it's jarring to see such a disembodied representation of the human form. Women, of course, are perhaps a bit more accustomed than men to being reduced to a collection of body parts. Even so, it was startling to hear earlier this week that one of America's largest and wealthiest advocates of women's health appears to be fixated on breasts, rather than on the women to whom they are attached.

Planned Parenthood decries 'bullies'updated: Fri Feb 03 2012 10:47:00

Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards says far right-wing groups won't deter the quest to provide breast cancer care.

Supporters rally around Planned Parenthood amid funding uproarupdated: Fri Feb 03 2012 10:47:00

The fallout from the Susan G. Komen foundation's decision not to renew funding for some Planned Parenthood projects has led to threatened resignations, angry press statements and a letter from Senate Democrats. Now the mayor of New York has gotten involved.

Did Komen 'cave' to political pressure?updated: Thu Feb 02 2012 21:14:00

Komen Foundation comes under fire after cutting funds to Planned Parenthood. CNN's Mary Snow reports.

Komen's blow to Planned Parenthood and womenupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 21:14:00

One of the truly remarkable and relatively recent boosts to the health of poor women in this country has been their opportunity to get preventive, reproductive health services at little or no cost in one place.

Changes in medicine should prompt new limits on abortionupdated: Wed Feb 01 2012 08:36:00

Thirty-nine years ago, Roe v. Wade was decided. With the passage of nearly four decades, the landscape of abortion has changed in a way that should trouble even those who consider themselves pro-choice.

God, country and footballupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 09:34:00

USA Today's Jon Saraceno talks with CNN's Suzanne Malveaux about the polarizing effect of Tim Tebow.

Longshot presidential candidate to put abortion in your face during Super Bowlupdated: Mon Jan 23 2012 09:34:00

It was tongue in cheek, blogger Sophia Brugato said, because let's be honest: Tim Tebow, for all his athletic attributes, isn't the biggest scorer.

Anti-abortion activists mark Roe v. Wade anniversary with demonstrationupdated: Sun Jan 22 2012 19:03:00

Hundreds of anti-abortion activists gathered in Washington's Lafayette Park on Sunday on the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

Truth Squad: Romney defends his record on abortionupdated: Fri Jan 20 2012 01:39:00

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney defended his record on abortion during Thursday night's CNN presidential debate in South Carolina.

GOP candidates escalate rhetoric in South Carolinaupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 10:43:00

Just before the final debate Thursday and days before the voting, Republican presidential candidates have launched increasingly strident attacks against each other and President Barack Obama in the run-up to the South Carolina primary.

Gingrich: SC loves my conservative ideasupdated: Thu Jan 19 2012 10:43:00

Newt Gingrich tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer his focus on conservative ideals explains why he is doing well in South Carolina.

Texas suit over forced abortion threat resolved, attorney saysupdated: Wed Jan 18 2012 17:52:00

The case of a Corpus Christi, Texas, teen who sued her family because she said they wanted to force her to have an abortion "has been resolved," her lawyer says.

Teen sues family over alleged abortion threatupdated: Wed Jan 18 2012 17:02:00

A Corpus Christi, Texas, teenager is suing her family, claiming they are trying to force her to have an abortion.

Arrest made in Florida clinic fireupdated: Thu Jan 05 2012 13:18:00

An Alabama man was arrested in connection with the arson of a women's clinic in Pensacola, Florida, authorities said Thursday.

Authorities probe cause of Florida women's clinic blazeupdated: Tue Jan 03 2012 18:52:00

Investigators said Tuesday they did not yet know the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a women's clinic in Pensacola, Florida.

Christian publisher pulls Bible from shelves, anti-abortion advocates celebrateupdated: Thu Dec 15 2011 10:34:00

A Christian publisher is withdrawing copies of the "Cancer Awareness Bible," from stores because the Bible helped raised money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which in turn contributed to Planned Parenthood.

Siri can't direct you to an abortion clinicupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 13:52:00

Siri can help you find drugstores and bars, but the iPhone 4S digital assistant is clueless when it comes to the locations of abortion clinics, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

What Siri won't help you withupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 13:52:00

CNN's T.J. Holmes reports on uproar over the iPhone digital assistant's inability to help users find an abortion clinic.

Philadelphia abortion clinic worker pleads guiltyupdated: Thu Nov 10 2011 22:04:00

A worker at a west Philadelphia abortion clinic has pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and may testify against Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the doctor accused of performing illegal late-term abortions, court officials said.

Gov. Barbour: Life begins at conceptionupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 05:29:00

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says pro-life "personhood" initiative is "too ambiguous" for some voters to support.

Mississippi voters reject anti-abortion initiativeupdated: Wed Nov 09 2011 05:29:00

Mississippi voters rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have defined life as starting at conception, and outlawed abortion and many forms of birth control if passed.

Mississippi voting on 'personhood' amendmentupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 15:08:00

Mississippi voters are casting ballots Tuesday on an amendment to the state constitution that would define life as beginning at the moment of conception.

Mississippi puts 'personhood' on ballotupdated: Tue Nov 08 2011 15:08:00

CNN.com's Mallory Simon discusses a proposed amendment to Mississippi's constitution that questions when life begins.

'Personhood' amendment unconstitutional?updated: Mon Nov 07 2011 14:46:00

CNN's Jeffrey Toobin discusses the implications of the "personhood" amendment to the Mississippi state constitution.

Mississippi amendment on 'personhood' divides Christiansupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 14:46:00

In the Carpenter home, every meal begins with a prayer. Robin and his wife, Emily, are devout Christians. But they part ways with many other Christians over a measure that would expand the legal definition of human life.

Mississippi gov. supports amendment to declare fertilized egg a personupdated: Mon Nov 07 2011 11:47:00

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour offered his support Friday for an amendment to the state constitution that would define life as beginning at the moment of conception, saying he cast his absentee ballot for the measure despite struggling with its implications.

Romney remains the top target of GOP rivals, White Houseupdated: Sun Oct 30 2011 17:30:00

Herman Cain may be battling with Mitt Romney atop the Republican presidential polls, but Romney remained the "target du jour" Sunday for both his current and possible future competition.

Ron Paul on a possible third party runupdated: Sun Oct 30 2011 17:30:00

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul says he has "no plans" for a third party run in the 2012 GOP race, yet.

Cain wades into abortion controversy againupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 01:02:00

The campaign of Herman Cain again worked to clarify his stance on abortion Thursday night after the GOP presidential candidate raised new questions at a Texas campaign stop when he said he was "pro-life, no exceptions."

Cain: Abortion 'under no circumstances'updated: Mon Oct 24 2011 16:40:00

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain tells CNN's Piers Morgan that abortion should never happen.

What if abortion became a non-issue?updated: Mon Oct 24 2011 16:40:00

What's the most emotional and divisive issue in American politics?

House passes bill on abortion fundingupdated: Thu Oct 13 2011 20:38:00

The U.S. House passed a bill Thursday that would amend the health care law to bar federal funding for health plans that provide abortion services.

Mississippi voters can decide 'personhood' of the unborn, court rulesupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 19:47:00

Voters in Mississippi will be given a chance to decide whether life begins at conception, a controversial abortion-related ballot initiative that the state's highest court has refused to block.

2009: Parents choose baby's genderupdated: Tue Aug 16 2011 10:49:00

CNN's Dan Simon reports more and more couples are now using in-vitro fertilization to select their baby's gender.

Is gender selection of a fetus ethical?updated: Tue Aug 16 2011 10:49:00

A new maternal blood test can determine a fetus' sex as early as seven weeks into a pregnancy.

End political gridlock: Put a Millennial in chargeupdated: Sat Aug 06 2011 10:24:00

In the midst of the recent debt-ceiling impasse in Congress, I wanted nothing more than to put the smartest 20-something legislative assistants together in a room and ask them to resolve it.

Judge temporarily blocks Kansas' family planning money restrictionsupdated: Mon Aug 01 2011 14:19:00

A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a new Kansas law designed to strip Planned Parenthood's family planning funds.

Clinton pushes back on proposed bill to curb State Dept. operationsupdated: Wed Jul 27 2011 19:11:00

Calling it "debilitating to my efforts to carry out a considered foreign policy and diplomacy," Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is warning members of the House of Representatives that she "will recommend personally" that President Barack Obama veto a bill pending in the House that would severely restrict State Department operations, international organizations and foreign assistance.

2010: Oklahoma passes anti-abortion lawsupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 13:53:00

The Oklahoma Senate votes to override Governor Henry's vetoes and pass two strong anti-abortion measures. KWTV reports.

Abortion debate trivializes rapeupdated: Fri Jun 03 2011 13:53:00

Well, now that Oprah's finally said goodbye, maybe women can get back to the important business of planning to be raped.

Administration says Indiana law violates Medicaid rulesupdated: Thu Jun 02 2011 14:50:00

The Obama administration is attempting to block Indiana from enforcing a new law that would keep low-income women from using federal Medicaid benefits to receive any kind of reproductive medical care from Planned Parenthood.

Texas law requires sonograms, explanations before abortionsupdated: Fri May 20 2011 15:27:00

Women seeking an abortion in Texas will have to view a picture of the embryo or fetus and hear a description of its development before having the procedure, under a law that takes effect September 1.

Judge rejects restraining order against Indiana abortion lawupdated: Wed May 11 2011 15:42:00

A controversial new Indiana law limiting access to abortion services remains in effect after a federal judge Wednesday denied a request for a restraining order from Planned Parenthood.

Avlon: Colbert vs. Kyl on truthupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 13:40:00

CNN contributor John Avlon says Stephen Colbert is right to lampoon politicians who spread falsehoods.

Colbert vs. Kyl and spread of 'misinformation'updated: Fri Apr 15 2011 13:40:00

"Not intended to be a factual statement."

Abortion battle rages in state legislaturesupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 09:31:00

The battle over a hot-button issue has been raging in state legislatures across the country this year with an unprecedented number of bills aimed at restricting abortions.

Planned Parenthood under attack, againupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 09:36:00

Like most women in America, I am heartsick that some leaders in the Republican Party are determined to defund Planned Parenthood. This would essentially mean that millions of American women would not receive basic health care services. It makes me sick and it makes me angry.

Planned Parenthood in budget debateupdated: Thu Apr 14 2011 09:36:00

CNN's Lisa Sylvester takes a closer look at why the organization and women's rights are now part of the budget debate.

More states restrict abortions; group says trend 'unparalleled'updated: Thu Apr 14 2011 07:28:00

As two states imposed the latest rounds of laws against abortion or its providers this week, a new study contends "hostility" toward abortion rights is on the rise in legislatures across the country, according to the Guttmacher Institute.

Latest White House huddle fails to yield budget deal; shutdown nearsupdated: Thu Apr 07 2011 23:42:00

A fourth White House meeting in 48 hours between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders failed to reach agreement Thursday night on a spending plan for the rest of the current fiscal year, increasing chances for a partial government shutdown to begin just over 24 hours later.

South Dakota requires 3-day wait before abortionupdated: Wed Mar 23 2011 07:52:00

A new South Dakota law requiring a woman to get counseling at a "pregnancy help center" and wait 72 hours after a physician assessment before having an abortion appears destined for a legal challenge.

Cut Planned Parenthood's fundingupdated: Sat Mar 19 2011 00:43:00

Sometime the Planned Parenthood Federation of America will have to accept a cut in federal funding. The cut is overdue, and it will benefit American women and their children.

Planned Parenthood funding furyupdated: Sat Mar 19 2011 00:42:00

HLN's Joy Behar talks with Planned Parenthood head Cecile Richards and Rep. Gwen Moore about debate over funding.

Why we should protect Planned Parenthoodupdated: Sat Mar 19 2011 00:42:00

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Texas lawmakers approve bills requiring ultrasound before abortionupdated: Tue Mar 08 2011 10:37:00

Abortion rights advocates plan to rally in Texas Tuesday after state lawmakers approved controversial legislaton that requires mothers seeking an abortion to undergo an ultrasound examination and listen to a description of what it shows.

Prosecutors considering death penalty in abortion doctor caseupdated: Wed Mar 02 2011 15:39:00

Philadelphia prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty against abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who is charged with murder after allegedly performing illegal late-term abortions at a dirty facility.

Billboard focused on African-American abortions was taken downupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 05:44:00

A New York billboard that focused exclusively on African-American abortion rates was taken down because of concerns for public safety, said Hal Kilshaw, spokesperson for Louisiana-based Lamar Advertising, on Thursday. The billboard was erected by group opposed to abortions.

Controversial billboard removedupdated: Fri Feb 25 2011 05:44:00

A controversial billboard focusing on African-American abortions was taken down.

Controversial billboard focuses on African-American abortionsupdated: Wed Feb 23 2011 18:13:00

A billboard has sparked controversy in New York after an anti-abortion group erected a sign focused exclusively on African-American abortion rates.

Huckabee takes jab at Obama during anti-abortion eventupdated: Wed Feb 16 2011 12:06:00

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee took a jab at President Barack Obama while speaking before an anti-abortion group Tuesday night.

Pennsylvania governor fires employees in abortion clinic caseupdated: Tue Feb 15 2011 16:56:00

Calling state oversight of an abortion clinic where at least one mother and seven viable babies died "despicable," Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett fired a half-dozen employees and announced changes Tuesday in two departments.

Judge rejects preliminary hearing for Philadelphia abortion doctorupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 17:20:00

A Philadelphia abortion doctor charged with killing his patient, as well as seven babies during illegal abortions he allegedly performed, has been denied a preliminary evidence hearing.

New fight on abortion rightsupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 07:54:00

CNN's Dana Bash reports on a new bill that aims to redefine certain abortion rights.

House GOP pushes abortion restrictionsupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 07:54:00

House Republicans are holding hearings this week on legislation to restrict federal support for abortion, a move that has little support in the Democratic-controlled Senate or White House, but is of enormous importance to the GOP's socially conservative base.

Planned Parenthood to retrain after anti-abortion group videosupdated: Tue Feb 08 2011 20:00:00

Responding to the latest undercover video by an anti-abortion group, women's reproductive health care provider Planned Parenthood announced Tuesday it will retrain more than 11,000 staff members at more than 800 centers across the United States.

Family of abortion doc victim speaksupdated: Sat Feb 05 2011 12:03:00

An abortion doctor is accused of murdering seven babies and a 41-year-old woman. CNN's Brooke Baldwin reports.

Abortion doctor's arrest brings painful reminder to former patientupdated: Sat Feb 05 2011 12:03:00

On a recent Sunday, LaToya Ransome sits near a space heater in her grandmother's living room in north Philadelphia.

Planned Parenthood defends Virginia clinic after latest 'sting' videoupdated: Thu Feb 03 2011 21:02:00

Planned Parenthood defended a Virginia clinic and one of its employees Thursday against the latest attempt at an undercover video "sting" by conservative activists, telling reporters its clinic worker acted properly.

Anti-abortion group targets Planned Parenthood in undercover videoupdated: Wed Feb 02 2011 21:16:00

A secretly taped video by a male and a female posing as sex traffickers purportedly shows a Planned Parenthood employee in New Jersey telling them how to secure abortions and contraception for underage girls, anti-abortion activist Lila Rose told CNN Wednesday.

Study finds no rise in post-abortion mental issuesupdated: Wed Jan 26 2011 17:29:00

As if deciding how to handle an unplanned pregnancy wasn't stressful enough, several studies in recent years have suggested that young women who have an abortion may be at increased risk of mental health problems afterward.

Philadelphia doctor accused of murdering patient, newbornsupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 06:14:00

Allegedly running what the prosecutor calls "a house of horrors," a Philadelphia physician, Kermit Barron Gosnell, was charged Wednesday with murder and other offenses related to illegal, late-term abortions.

Doctor faces multiple murder chargesupdated: Mon Jan 24 2011 06:14:00

Prosecutors say Dr. Kermit Gosnell cut the spinal cords of viable babies while conducting illegal late-term abortions.

New governor vows action as abortion doctor arraigned for murderupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 15:16:00

Pennsylvania's newly elected governor offered a harsh assessment and vowed decisive action Thursday to determine why authorities took so long to root out an abortion clinic at which at least one mother and seven viable babies were killed.

So much for civility in politicsupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 14:58:00

If it's over, it was nice while it lasted.

Santorum explains race remarksupdated: Fri Jan 21 2011 14:58:00

Former Republican Senator Rick Santorum explains his remarks regarding abortion and race.

2010: Impact of Randall Terryupdated: Thu Jan 20 2011 16:59:00

Producer and writer Mary Mapes discusses the influence activist Randall Terry has on the anti-abortion movement in 2010.

Anti-abortion activist announces run against Obamaupdated: Thu Jan 20 2011 16:59:00

Randall Terry, a veteran leader of the anti-abortion movement, announced Thursday he will challenge President Barack Obama for next year's Democratic presidential nomination.

Court condemns Irish ban on abortionupdated: Thu Dec 16 2010 08:14:00

The European Court of Human Rights condemned Ireland's laws on abortion Thursday, ruling the country violated the human rights of a woman forced to go abroad to end her pregnancy.

'Birthornot' website a fakeupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 17:56:00

A Minnesota man who put up a website asking people to help him and his wife decide whether to have an abortion admitted Tuesday they never intended to terminate the pregnancy.

Fetuses found at Thai templeupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 05:49:00

Hundreds of fetuses are found at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, following complaints over a foul odor there.

Thai lawmaker proposes abortion law after fetuses foundupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 05:49:00

A legislator from Thailand's ruling party said Tuesday that he is proposing a new abortion law there after police found thousands of illegally aborted fetuses in a Buddhist temple.

Website takes votes on whether woman should get abortionupdated: Fri Nov 19 2010 22:18:00

A website run by a Minnesota couple that is polling readers on whether the pair should abort the wife's fetus was generating plenty of votes -- along with controversy -- on Friday.

Graphic anti-abortion ads air on Washington stationsupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 05:26:00

A disturbingly graphic political ad is airing on local stations in Washington this week -- and stations are telling viewers there's nothing they can do to prevent it.

Dirtiest campaign ads of 2010updated: Wed Oct 27 2010 05:26:00

There were some low blows delivered in campaign ads this election year, and Tom Foreman has the worst of the worst.

Bus driver says he was fired over Planned Parenthood disputeupdated: Wed Jul 21 2010 18:41:00

A Texas bus driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was fired for his religious beliefs after refusing to transport a client to a Planned Parenthood office, court documents showed Wednesday.

Kagan: Past writings on abortion could be flashpoint issueupdated: Sun Jun 27 2010 11:21:00

First trimester abortions are legal and constitutionally protected, thanks to the 1973 Roe v. Wade high court ruling. But the current court has proven deeply divided whenever the issue arises, so it is possible a single change in the court's makeup could affect future cases dealing with access to the procedure, and the government's power to regulate it.

Kagan documents reveal pragmatic approach on abortion controversyupdated: Fri Jun 04 2010 15:13:00

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan took a pragmatic approach to the issue of late-term abortion when working as a top lawyer in the Clinton White House, documents released Friday show.

Italian region to pay women not to have abortionsupdated: Thu Jun 03 2010 09:40:00

A northern Italian region has approved a measure to pay women from low-income families not to have abortions.

Palin hits campaign trail for anti-abortion groupupdated: Fri May 14 2010 18:59:00

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin hit the campaign trail Friday, delivering the keynote address at a Washington fundraiser for an anti-abortion group supporting socially conservative women running for office in the upcoming midterm elections.

Chicago judge's record rates highly among progressives, colleaguesupdated: Tue May 04 2010 14:22:00

As a young working mother in the the early 1980s, Diane Wood, like many of her generation, struggled to balance work and family.

Italy investigates report baby lived through abortionupdated: Thu Apr 29 2010 12:54:00

Italian officials are investigating reports that an infant survived an abortion, living for "a whole day" after having been left to die by hospital staff, the Italian Ministry of Health said.

'Oklahoma, what have you done?'updated: Thu Apr 29 2010 09:15:00

As a reproductive rights advocate and a proud mother of two, my blood ran cold as I read about Oklahoma's new abortion legislation (HB 2656). The state of Oklahoma just decided, and by an appallingly high margin I might add, that a doctor is protected from being sued if he or she chooses not to tell a woman that the baby she is carrying has a birth defect.

Oklahoma Senate overrides governor's vetoes to pass abortion lawsupdated: Tue Apr 27 2010 23:27:00

The Oklahoma Senate voted Tuesday to override the governor's vetoes and pass two strong anti-abortion measures.

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