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Why an obscure Michigan board has the power to reject a ballot initiative on abortion rights

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

A once obscure Michigan elections panel is back in the spotlight after rejecting a ballot initiative seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and another to expand voting.

South Carolina House approves total abortion ban with exceptions

By Jeffrey Collins, James Pollard, Associated Press

The South Carolina House has approved a total ban on abortion that includes exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.

U.N. experts warn of impact of abortion bans on U.S. minorities

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The U.N. said it was concerned about higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, among a host of concerns about the rights of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous peoples, foreign-born migrants and others in the United States.

Some women cross state lines for abortions before bans take effect

By Lindsey Tanner, Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press

With abortion limits enacted or looming nationwide, an Ohio provider has been referring hundreds of patients to its sister clinic in Indianapolis. Their pregnancies exceed Ohio’s six-week limit, passed when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Fencing around Supreme Court removed, but building remains closed

By Associated Press

The non-scalable fencing was gone Monday morning, leaving only small barricades blocking off the plaza and steps in front of the high court.

Judge puts again blocks North Dakota trigger law banning abortion

By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press

A judge has again blocked a trigger law banning abortion in North Dakota as he weighs a lawsuit from the state's lone abortion clinic.

Abortion bans to take effect in 4 more GOP-led states

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Four more Republican-led states will ban almost all abortions this week.

News Wrap: New fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray region

By PBS NewsHour

In our news wrap Wednesday, new fighting broke out in Ethiopia's Tigray region after a months-long cease-fire, the U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Syria against militias linked to Iran, a congressional report has more details on how the Trump…

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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Biden administration abortion rule in Texas

By Associated Press

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.

Some college students return to campus in states with new abortion bans

By Arleigh Rodgers, Kantele Franko, Associated Press

In states such as Texas, Ohio and Indiana, some college students say new abortion restrictions are influencing their personal and political behavior as they return to campuses.