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  Politics

  The states where abortion is on the ballot in November

  Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, state laws on abortion have been changing constantly. It will all be part of the picture as voters go to the polls in November.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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  Science

  Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

  Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.

  • Jason DeRose
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  Politics

  Key moments from Biden's 2024 State of the Union address you may have missed

  In his State of the Union address Thursday, President Biden highlighted key achievements of his first term and made the case that voters should give him a second. Here are six highlights.

  • Lexie Schapitl
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  Politics

  The science of IVF: What to know about Alabama's 'extrauterine children' ruling

  Why are so many frozen embryos created? And how is the Alabama Supreme Court ruling likely to affect IVF in the future? Here's what you need to know.

  • Maria Godoy
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  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
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  Health

  A Good Friday funeral in Texas. Baby Halo's parents had few choices in post-Roe Texas

  When she gave birth to her baby with a fatal condition two months early, Samantha Casiano scrambled to raise funds for the funeral. Anti-abortion advocates say Texas laws are "working as designed."

  • Selena Simmons-Duffin
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  National

  5 Texas women denied abortions sue the state, saying the bans put them in danger

  The lawsuit filed on behalf of five patients who said their lives were put at risk and two physicians asks a state judge to clarify exceptions for medical emergencies under Texas law.

  • Sarah McCammon
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  Health

  Post Roe, men are booking vasectomies

  The Dobbs ruling overturning federal abortion protections had ripple effects across the country. One we’re feeling here: More men getting vasectomies. KUOW public health reporter Eilis O’Neal explains how the shift is opening a new conversation about responsibility when it comes to contraceptives and unintended pregnancy.

  • Patricia Murphy
  • Clare McGrane
  • Eilís O'Neill
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  National

  On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris urges federal abortion protections

  In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.

  • Giulia Heyward