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Alabama March 6, 2024

Alabama governor signs bill protecting IVF into law: 'Proud we are a pro-life, pro-family state'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 159, which protects in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in the state, into law Wednesday night. It is effective immediately.

Alabama March 6, 2024

Alabama Justice Sarah Stewart nominated to lead state Supreme Court

Alabama Republicans chose Justice Sarah Stewart as their nominee to lead the state Supreme Court following her frozen embryo ruling that raised concern regarding IVF access.

POLITICS March 6, 2024

Kentucky Senate passes bipartisan bill to allow a parent to collect child support for pregnancy expenses

The GOP-controlled Kentucky Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to grant a parent the right to seek child support from the other parent for pregnancy expenses.

LIFESTYLE March 3, 2024

Airplane pilot leaves cockpit to help deliver baby during flight to Thailand: 'Born in the air'

A pilot saved the day by helping a pregnant woman give birth while on a long flight from Taiwan to Thailand. The pilot said he felt "proud" of his contribution.

Abortion February 28, 2024

Dem Sen Duckworth looks to put Republicans on record with forced IVF vote

Sen. Tammy Duckworth will attempt to force a vote Wednesday on her bill to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in the wake of Alabama's controversial Supreme Court ruling.

Kentucky February 28, 2024

Kentucky bill that would allow child support to start with pregnancy advances

The Kentucky Senate Families and Children Committee has advanced a bill that would allow child support to be collected for unborn children, starting from pregnancy.

HEALTH February 27, 2024

Long COVID impacts 10% of pregnant women, study finds: ‘Take precautions’

A new study explores the prevalence of long COVID among pregnant women, finding that one in 10 experience prolonged symptoms from the virus.

Japan February 27, 2024

Japan's government urges action as country sees lowest number of births since 1899

Japan's birth rate has dropped for an eighth consecutive year, reaching a historic low in 2023 with 758,631 births, a 5.1% decline from the previous year.

Alabama February 27, 2024

Following IVF ruling, Biden to send Health and Human Services Secretary to visit Alabama

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is scheduled to visit Alabama following the state's controversial Supreme Court ruling as IVF access becomes a key campaign issue.

Alabama February 26, 2024

Alabama lawmakers seek to protect IVF services after backlash to state Supreme Court ruling

Alabama lawmakers are trying to protect in vitro fertilization services after the state Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos prompted providers to pause IVF services.

Joe Biden February 25, 2024

Biden tells staffers 'key' to lasting marriage is 'good sex': book

President Biden's secret to a happy and long marriage is "good sex," according to a new book detailing the role of first lady and Jill Biden's time in the White House.