Women's rights advocates converge in Downtown Dallas to protest Roe V. Wade ruling
Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturned Roe V. Wade, abortion rights activists marched the streets of Dallas. The decision from the Conservative majority court removes a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion after 50 years.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood following Roe v. Wade decision
Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.
Sen. Susan Collins suggests she was misled by Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Roe v. Wade
“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
Federal court blocks FDA ban on Juul allowing company to sell e-cigarettes
A federal court has put a temporary hold on the government's order for Juul to stop selling its electronic cigarettes.
Heat-related calls increase for MedStar during North Texas heatwave
Like the heat index, the MedStar call volume continues to soar.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Fullerton man charged with possessing enough fentanyl to kill 12 million people
Suspected drug dealer Alfonso Gomez-Santana has been charged with several felonies for possessing enough fentanyl to kill 12 million people, nearly four times the population of Orange County.
Dallas federal building heightens security after Roe V. Wade overturned
Many cities across the country are adding security in anticipation of protests Friday and this weekend. In Dallas, a security fence is going up at the Earle Cabell Federal Building.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Kidnapped 13-year-old girl rescued during traffic stop, Canton police say
A traffic stop in Canton led to the rescue of a 13-year-old girl believed to be the victim of human trafficking, police said.
83 elected prosecutors nationwide commit to not prosecute abortions after Roe v Wade overturned
Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."
Gabby Petito murder: Brian Laundrie’s notebook confession revealed, 'I ended her life'
The first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.
Abortions in Texas have stopped after AG Ken Paxton said pre-Roe bans could be in effect, clinics say
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to set their own laws regulating abortion procedures.
Detroit neighbors say 3-year-old boy found dead in freezer was blind; family called CPS 13 times this year
A 3-year-old boy whose body was found decomposing in a freezer Friday morning was blind and had other disabilities. Family members also said they repeatedly called CPS on the boy's mother.
Demonstrator scales Frederick Douglass Bridge in DC after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
A demonstrator scaled the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. Friday morning following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.