'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.
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Supreme Court Won't Take Up Case Over Planned Parenthood Documents
Justices Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia voted to hear the case over whether documents from Planned Parenthood of Northern New England should be turned over to an anti-abortion group.
Planned Parenthood Will No Longer Accept Reimbursement For Fetal Tissue
President Cecile Richards said accusations that the organization illegally profits from tissue provided to researchers have "nothing to do with our fetal tissue donation compliance process."
Obama Approves Law To Fund Government Through Mid-December
President Obama signed the bill into law before the midnight deadline to keep the government running. The measure does not defund Planned Parenthood as House Republicans had threatened.
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.
6 Clips Of Audio You Should Hear From The Planned Parenthood Hearing
The congressional hearing was oftentimes contentious with the head of Planned Parenthood defending her organization and explaining that it does not receive federal money for most abortions.
Bill To Avert Government Shutdown Survives Test Vote In The Senate
Senators agreed to limit debate on a measure to fund the government through Dec. 11 without stripping funding from Planned Parenthood. They're expected to approve the bill and send it to the House.
Senate Vote To Keep Government Funded Fails As Shutdown Nears
The deadline to fund government agencies is Sept. 30. Democrats blocked a vote on a bill to extend current funding because it would have deleted money for Planned Parenthood for a year.
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.