D.C. 20-Week Abortion Ban Falls Short In House
A bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy has failed to pass the House.
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A bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy has failed to pass the House.
Instead of working on the economy the GOP has focused on denying women access to health care.
The nation's capital once again served as a battleground in the national debate over abortion Thursday as a Congressional subcommittee aired a bill that would ban abortions in the District of Columbia after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Pro-life demonstrators arrested during a protest settle with the state and announce another demonstration this summer.
Dick Retta stands outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in downtown Washington three days a week, trying to persuade pregnant women not to get abortions. The 80-year-old grandfather has been coming to the clinic for eight years and said he's personally persuaded over 400 women to leave this clinic and others.
A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it's unconstitutional for two Maryland communities to require anti-abortion pregnancy counseling centers to post signs stating that they do not provide medical services.
Proponents of a bill to require hospitals and abortion providers to report the number of pregnancies they terminate say the measure would improve women's health care.
The Maryland State Police will pay $385,000 to nine anti-abortion protesters arrested in Harford County nearly four years ago.
Maryland prosecutors have dismissed murder charges against two out-of-state doctors in the death of a fetus during a 2010 procedure, citing conflicts in expert testimony.
A judge has set a trial date of June 27 for a Utah abortion doctor charged with murder for the death of a fetus during a 2010 procedure in Maryland.
Lawyers for a doctor accused of killing a fetus during a late-term abortion are asking to inspect specimens of that fetus.
Controversy erupts between two organizations working to improve women's health after the Susan G. Komen Foundation says it will no longer help support breast exams conducted by Planned Parenthood.
Lawyers for a New Jersey abortion doctor charged with murder for the deaths of five fetuses in Maryland are asking a judge to dismiss the charges. They say the fetuses actually died in New Jersey, not Maryland.
Lawyers for a Utah abortion doctor charged with murder for the death of a fetus in Maryland asked a judge Friday to throw out the charges, arguing she is immune from prosecution and that the state is trying to infringe upon a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy.
A Utah doctor facing a murder charge related to a botched second-trimester abortion has been extradited to Maryland.
An Elkton woman may face prison time for giving an abortion pill ordered from an overseas website to a pregnant 16-year-old girl.
A Utah doctor waived extradition proceedings on Monday and will be taken to Maryland to face felony murder charges after a botched late-term abortion in 2010.
A Maryland judge has unsealed an indictment charging a doctor with murder in connection with five abortions.
Lawyers for a Utah abortion doctor charged with murder in connection with a botched procedure in Maryland are asking a judge to unseal the indictment in the case and to hold prosecutors and police in contempt for disclosing its contents.
A New Jersey doctor charged with 10 counts of murder for providing late-term abortions in Maryland has agreed to return to that state to face charges.
A suspicious fire destroyed a Florida abortion clinic. WJZ learns the center has ties to a doctor facing murder charges accused of performing illegal abortions here in Maryland.
Two abortion doctors face murder charges. The allegations follow a long investigation into a botched abortion in Elkton, Cecil County.
Cecil County Police have charged two doctors with murder on Wednesday.
Maryland's health department has drafted new regulations for clinics where surgical abortions are performed, after a woman required emergency surgery following an abortion performed by an unlicensed doctor at an Elkton clinic last year.
Abortion-rights foes are planning a prolonged protest targeting LeRoy Carhart's clinic in Germantown.
Church members and parents protested on Tuesday a new gun shop that opened across the street from a preschool and daycare in Baltimore County.
Maryland lawmakers say the federal government will cover the entire cost to replace Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
One person was killed and nine others injured in a shooting and fiery crash in the Baltimore suburb of Towson Tuesday night, authorities said.
A pilot program at four Baltimore City high schools targets students who are most at risk for violence with mediation and counseling and aims to reduce conflicts before they escalate.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a $50.8 million effort to create more affordable housing and rehabilitate vacant buildings in Baltimore City through the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative.
One person was killed and nine others injured in a shooting and fiery crash in the Baltimore suburb of Towson Tuesday night, authorities said.
A pilot program at four Baltimore City high schools targets students who are most at risk for violence with mediation and counseling and aims to reduce conflicts before they escalate.
Maryland lawmakers say the federal government will cover the entire cost to replace Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Luigi Mangione was indicted Tuesday by the Manhattan district attorney in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Myriam Rogers said during her mid-year update that the state's budget shortfall and district's bus safety citations are alarming.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Local wine expert Tony Foreman shares tip on affordable wine for the holidays.
Chris Burbank shares a delicious at home recipe for crab wontons as well as a holiday-inspired cheesecake.
Setoria the Vocalist joins us to talk about her new holiday song and the inspiration behind her music video shoot.
Dr. Julie Chen shares some important ways to manage and alleviate holiday stress which is essential for overall well-being.
Enjoy a festive experience at the Four Seasons with ice skating and cozy semi-private cabanas.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
The Baltimore Ravens excused Diontae Johnson from practice this week, another part of the fallout after the team says the receiver refused to enter a game against Philadelphia on Dec. 1.
Navy won the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 2019 after beating Air Force and Army this season.
Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 35-14 win over the New York Giants Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Daniel Penny, the veteran acquitted of homicide in the choking death of Jordan Neely, will join Donald Trump in his suite at the Army-Navy football game.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rain on Wednesday followed by chilly temperatures in Maryland
More rain Wednesday followed by temperature drop in Maryland
Rain returns Wednesday ahead of cold front in Maryland
After seeing high temperatures near 60 degrees this afternoon, temperatures will tumble as we head into tonight. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s across the area under mostly clear skies.
Colder weather returns tonight with another round of rain expected later Wednesday
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