abortion

India’s top court rules abortions up to 24 weeks legal, regardless of marital status

By Bhumika Saraswati, Associated Press

Previously, under Indian law, married women could have abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies, but single women were limited to 20 weeks. On Thursday, the court extended the 24-week period to all women.

WATCH: House committee holds hearing on harm done to patients from abortion restrictions

By Associated Press

An analysis released be the committee prior to the hearing says a Republican national abortion ban would take away reproductive freedom from nearly 64 million women across the country—roughly twice the number impacted by current state restrictions.

Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory

By Frances D'Emilio, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

Protesters have marched in Rome and Milan, as well was other Italian cities, to defend the right to abortion in Italy, which they fear is under threat after a far-right party led in parliamentary elections.

South Carolina lawmakers fail to pass stricter abortion laws

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

Abortion laws in South Carolina almost certainly won't get more restrictive after Republicans in the General Assembly couldn't agree on a total ban.

Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referrals for students

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or emergency contraception because they could face criminal charges under a state law.

Arizona abortion clinics send women to nearby states

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Terry Tang, Associated Press

Women seeking abortions across Arizona were forced to find alternatives beyond the state's borders after a court ruling last week cleared the way for prosecutors to charge doctors and others who help a woman end a pregnancy unless her life…

Gender divide prominent as male-dominated legislatures debate abortion

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

A stark gender divide has emerged in debates unfolding in Republican-led states including West Virginia, Indiana and South Carolina following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June decision to end constitutional protections for abortion.

Senate Democrats push same-sex marriage vote until after election

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The request for a delay by senators who have been pushing for the legislation follows Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, the lead senator championing the bill, predicting that they would be able to get the 10 Republican votes they need…

How more contraception options for both partners could change relationship dynamics

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

More than 60 years after contraceptive pills inhibiting ovulation hit the market, we’re still waiting on comparable options that target sperm.

WATCH: Pelosi says Republicans are ‘digging a hole’ by proposing national abortion ban

By News Desk and Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly news briefing Wednesday, a day after South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill to ban abortions nationally after 15 weeks of gestation.