House Republicans promote 20-week abortion ban
House Republican who oppose abortion promoted legislation Wednesday that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Full story
Court strikes down Arizona 20-week abortion ban
A federal court Tuesday struck down Arizona's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy absent a medical emergency. Full story
Boston cardinal skips event over Irish PM's role
Cardinal Sean O'Malley skipped Boston College's commencement Monday to protest its decision to honor Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who backs legislation to permit abortion, and O'Malley's views were echoed outside the ceremony by a few dozen anti-abortion activists. Full story
Judge grants injunction in Ark. abortion ban case
A federal judge granted a request Friday to temporarily block enforcement of a new Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy. Full story
Man allegedly tricked girlfriend into an abortion
The 28-year-old son of a Florida fertility doctor has been charged by federal authorities with tricking his girlfriend into taking a pill used to induce labor and cause an abortion, killing the embryo she was carrying. The federal case may have far-reaching implications. WFLA's Jeff Patterson report
Kansas abortion doctor's killer threatens new clinic owner
KANSAS CITY, Kansas (Reuters) - The man convicted of killing Kansas late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller is accused by prison officials of trying to intimidate a woman who reopened his clinic in April, a corrections department spokesman said. Full story
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Sentencing in Gosnell abortion trial to begin on May 21
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Joe Slobodzian joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest details in the trial against Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell. Gosnell was convicted Monday of three counts of first-degree murder.
Abortion doctor found guilty of first-degree murder
Dr. Kermit Gosnell was found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder for performing illegal late-term abortions and then killing babies who were born alive. He was also found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 41-year-old patient who was given an overdose of drugs. NBC’s Rehe
Kermit Gosnell found guilty of murder
On the day the jury reaches a guilty verdict in the horrific trial, Rev. Sharpton explains why what was going on at the house of horrors should not be used to block women from accessing safe and legal abortion services.
Gosnell found guilty on three counts of first degree murder
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortion doctor, was found guilty on three counts of first degree murder on Monday. Rehema Ellis reports.
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg re-ignites polarizing abortion debate
Justice Ginsburg told a University of Chicago Law School audience that Roe v. Wade was too sweeping and gave anti-abortion activists a major target. Aisha Moodie-Mills with the Center for American Progress Action Fund and Republican strategist Noelle Nikpour discuss.
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People protest against the new abortion law in front of Partido Popular headquarters in Barcelona
People protest against the new abortion law in front of Partido Popular headquarters in Barcelona, May 16, 2013. The banner reads: "No more impositions. Our body, our decisions". REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS SOCIETY)
People protest against the new abortion law in front of of Partido Popular headquarters in Barcelona
People protest against the new abortion law in front of of Partido Popular headquarters in Barcelona, May 16, 2013. The banner reads: "No more impositions. Our body, our decisions". REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAINPOLITICS UNREST - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS SOCIETY)
Demonstrators protest in favour of free abortion, after marching on the second anniversary of the 15M movement in Malaga
Demonstrators protest in favour of free abortion, after marching on the second anniversary of the 15M movement at La Constitucion square in Malaga, southern Spain May 12, 2013. Spain's Indignados have called numerous demonstrations ahead of the 15th May second anniversary of the group known as 15M.
