US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 12:19 AM EDT
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 7:09 PM EDT
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlist.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 7:19 PM EDT
Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 5:28 PM EDT
More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 5:08 PM EDT
Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 12:08 AM EDT
Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits

Missouri House backs legal shield for weedkiller maker facing thousands of cancer-related lawsuits

The Missouri House has passed legislation that could protect chemical manufacturer Bayer from some lawsuits alleging a popular weedkiller causes cancer.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 4:49 PM EDT
Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets

Jill Biden launches bike ride for wounded service members, stresses need to support vets

First lady Jill Biden says her husband has pushed numerous efforts in his administration to advocate for the U.S. military during an event where veterans who were wounded after 9/11 started an annual bike ride from the White House.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 3:18 PM EDT
Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say

Dairy cattle must be tested for bird flu before moving between states, agriculture officials say

U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an effort to track and control the growing outbreak.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 12:38 PM EDT