'Scandal' Finale Stirs Up Controversy
Fans express support as well as opposition after the lead character of the hit ABC drama is shown undergoing an emotional procedure.
Abortion
Supreme Court To Hear Challenge To Texas Abortion Law
The high court will hear a dispute over a 2013 Texas law that would effectively eliminate most of the clinics that perform abortions in the state.
California Law Adds New Twist To Abortion, Religious Freedom Debate
A California law will soon require pregnancy centers that oppose abortion to provide notice to their clients of the availability of abortion services in the state. Clinics are crying foul — and suing.
A Warning To Both Parties On Planned Parenthood And Abortion
Republicans are pushing to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding. The organization's popularity has held steady, highlighting a risk for the GOP. But there's danger for Democrats, too.
Research On Fetal Tissue Draws Renewed Political, Scientific Scrutiny
Critics say research on fetal tissue is no longer needed to answer crucial medical questions. But National Institutes of Health officials and other scientists say alternatives don't yet measure up.
Despite Constant Debate, Americans' Abortion Opinions Rarely Change
While Planned Parenthood weathers attacks and a potential government shutdown looms, Americans are deeply ambivalent on abortion.
Bucking Trend, Ohio Doctor Opens Clinic That Provides Abortion Services
Ohio has put many restrictions on abortion. Since 2010, about half the clinics performing the procedure in the state have closed. But Dr. David Burkons sees offering abortion as part of patient care.
During Holy Year, Pope Will Let Priests Forgive Women Who Had Abortions
According to church teaching, abortion is a sin so grave that anyone who gets one or performs one is automatically excommunicated. Forgiveness was usually only given by senior church officials.
Adopting A Buddhist Ritual To Mourn Miscarriage, Abortion
More Americans are using mizuko kuyo to grieve the loss of a child, whether it be from a miscarriage or an abortion. Those who participate say it helps them learn to balance love and loss.
Fact Check: Was Planned Parenthood Started To 'Control' The Black Population?
"I know who Margaret Sanger is, and I know that she believed in eugenics, and that she was not particularly enamored with black people," candidate Ben Carson said of the organization's founder.