Texas judge halts state abortion bans in cases of 'emergent medical conditions' threatening pregnant patients
A Texas judge issued an order late Friday temporarily barring the state from enforcing its ban on abortion after about six weeks of pregnancy in cases where a patient's life or health could be endangered by an "emergent medical condition."
2023-08-05 12:54
Paapa Essiedu warns film fans not to bet on him being next 007!
As speculation over who will be named the next James Bond reaches fever pitch, Paapa Essiedu is warning film fans not to bet on him being cast as the super-spy.
2023-08-04 19:17
US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators
Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.
2023-08-04 08:56
The owner of Regal cinemas emerges from bankruptcy
The owner of Regal Cinemas announced Tuesday that it had emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after slashing billions off its debts.
2023-08-01 17:45
South Africa media guide
Overview of the media in South Africa, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-24 18:20
'We did 40 takes of picking up a key...' Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff spill on Mission: Impossible shoot
Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff have lifted the lid on Christopher McQuarrie's directing style on 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One', revealing that he asked them to shoot one scene in which a key needs to be picked up 40 times.
2023-07-16 15:25
Pence says he supports banning abortions for nonviable pregnancies
Former Vice President Mike Pence said abortion should be banned when a pregnancy is not viable, according to the Associated Press.
2023-07-13 04:19
Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas -UN report
By Nancy Lapid High rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women of African descent in North and South America
2023-07-12 12:22
A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one
When 45-year-old Victoria realized she was five weeks late and the lines showed as positive on two pregnancy tests, the New Orleans resident dreamed up a plan to get an abortion.
2023-07-09 16:24
Canada media guide
An overview of the media in Canada, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-04 23:45
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:16
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, most deaths among Black women - study
By Nancy Lapid The number of U.S. women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled
2023-07-04 00:17