Health Despite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023 That's the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research. Medication abortion made up a larger share of the total than in 2020. Selena Simmons-Duffin
Politics 'I didn’t want one, but I needed one.' An Idaho mother comes to Washington for an abortion Kayla Smith and her husband were excited to expand their family when they learned that they would be having a baby boy. They already picked the name, Brooks. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Science Most Americans support abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies The majority of American voters, including Republicans, support protecting access to abortion for women who are experiencing pregnancy-related emergencies, such as miscarriages, a KFF poll finds. Maria Godoy
World France is about to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution France is holding a historic joint session of parliament to enshrine the right to an abortion in its constitution, making it the first country to do so. Eleanor Beardsley
National CVS and Walgreens to start dispensing the abortion pill in states where it's legal CVS will start filling prescriptions for mifepristone in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Walgreens will start in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California and Illinois. Jaclyn Diaz Alina Selyukh
Politics As she leaves DOJ, associate AG recalls the cases that will 'stick with me forever' Vanita Gupta has been the first woman of color to serve as associate attorney general. It's a job with a huge portfolio that ranges from civil rights to immigration to abortion. Carrie Johnson
National Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs Idaho's "Defense of Life Act" would would make it a crime for "every person who performs or attempts to perform an abortion," even when the woman's health is greatly endangered. Nina Totenberg
Arts & Life Study: Abortions on TV remain unrealistic — but 'Morning Show' treatment was nuanced The annual Abortion Onscreen study credits The Morning Show for "the first in-depth portrayal of self-managed abortion." Elizabeth Blair
Health Texas woman who sued state for abortion travels out of state for procedure instead Kate Cox, a 31-year-old woman from the Dallas area who had sued the state of Texas for access to an abortion, has left the state to get the procedure, according to her lawyers. Selena Simmons-Duffin
National Abortion is on the ballot in Ohio. The results could signal what's ahead for 2024 If approved by voters on Nov. 7, 'Issue 1' would amend Ohio's state constitution to include protections for reproductive health decisions, laying the groundwork for similar measures next year. Sarah McCammon
