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GOP state lawmakers refuse to revisit abortion bans, but some say they'll offer more clarity on rules

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The Republican-controlled South Dakota Legislature wants to create a video in which medical experts — and the state's attorneys — would explain to doctors and patients when abortions can be legally performed.

The role of fetal personhood in the anti-abortion movement and legislation

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

The all-Republican Alabama Supreme Court ruled in February that embryos created using in-vitro fertilization are legally children, a move that was hailed by many in the anti-abortion movement. John Yang speaks with Julie F. Kay, a human rights attorney who…

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Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability

By Associated Press

At least one fertility clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments. News outlets report that Alabama Fertility Specialists performed several embryo transfers Thursday.

Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jim Salter, Associated Press

The Senate has passed legislation that would compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government by renewing a law initially passed more than three decades ago.

Voters backed abortion rights. Yet Kansas could make doctors ask patients why they want abortions

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Kansas would join at least seven other states with Republican legislatures that ban most abortions even though voters have affirmed abortion rights in the state.

Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content

By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves, a company spokesperson said. Customers can return products to nearby stores for a refund.

Shooter who committed Maine's deadliest shooting had physical signs of traumatic brain injury

By David Sharp, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

Robert Card had been an instructor at an Army hand grenade training range, where it is believed he was exposed to repeated low-level blasts. It is unknown if that caused Card's brain injury and what role brain injury played in…

Arizona's health department has named the first statewide heat officer to address extreme heat

By Associated Press

The Arizona Department of Health Services says Dr. Eugene Livar was appointed to the role under Gov. Katie Hobbs' extreme heat preparedness plan.

Maryland Senate approves legal protections for gender-affirming care

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

The Democrat-controlled Senate voted 33-13 on Tuesday for the measure that would provide the same legal protection offered by the state for abortions.

Alabama lawmakers are fast tracking measures to protect IVF clinics. Here's what to know

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

Three Alabama clinics paused IVF services last month after a state supreme court ruling declared that embryos outside the body have some constitutional rights.