Creator of Birth Control Pill Dead at 91

Creator of Birth Control Pill Dead at 91

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carl Djerassi, the chemist widely considered the father of the birth control pill, has died. Djerrasi died of complications of cancer Friday in his San Francisco home, Stanford University spokesman Dan Stober said. He was 91. Djerassi, a professor emeritus of chemistry at Stanford, was most famous for leading a research […]

Former Olympic Gymnast Pregnant With Triplets Refuses Doctors’ Advice to Abort

Former Olympic Gymnast Pregnant With Triplets Refuses Doctors’ Advice to Abort

ABINGTON, Northhampton — A former Olympic gymnast in the UK who is expecting triplets has refused her doctors’ advice to abort two of her unborn children due to health concerns and risks. Jaime Halsey, 35, and her husband Steve found out that they were expecting triplets in October and were referred to specialists for further care. But […]

Concerns Growing as Canadian Supreme Court Set to Rule on Assisted Suicide Ban

Concerns Growing as Canadian Supreme Court Set to Rule on Assisted Suicide Ban

OTTAWA, Ontario — Concerns are growing as the Canadian Supreme Court is set to rule on the country’s current assisted suicide ban, which provides criminal penalties for those who take part in ending the life of another. “Every one who … aids or abets a person to commit suicide, whether suicide ensues or not, is guilty […]

Pennsylvania Abortion Rate Falls to All Time Low, But Over 32,000 Still Aborted in 2013

Pennsylvania Abortion Rate Falls to All Time Low, But Over 32,000 Still Aborted in 2013

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The abortion rate in Pennsylvania has fallen to an all time low according to a new report from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, but over 32,000 babies still lost their lives in 2013—the latest year with statistics available. “In 2013, there were 32,108 abortions performed in Pennsylvania. The 2013 figure is a […]

Planned Parenthood Report: 327,653 Babies Aborted By Organization in 2013

WASHINGTON – A newly-released report by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America shows that the organization performed over 300,000 abortions in 2013—the latest figures on record—equating to 37 abortions per hour or 1 almost every 90 seconds. The abortion giant releases the report each year to tout its achievements, which include services largely centering around sexual activity. “In […]

Abortionist Facing Fraud Charges for Prescribing Pills to Women Who Weren’t Pregnant Loses License

Abortionist Facing Fraud Charges for Prescribing Pills to Women Who Weren’t Pregnant Loses License

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — An Oklahoma abortionist who was arrested for fraud last month has agreed to give up his medical license while an investigation is ongoing into allegations that he has been cheating women and prescribed abortion pills to three undercover officers who weren’t pregnant. Naresh Patel operates the Outpatient Services for Women facility in […]

‘New Doctor Death’ Stripped of Maryland Medical License Over Assisted Suicides

‘New Doctor Death’ Stripped of Maryland Medical License Over Assisted Suicides

BALTIMORE, Md. — An anesthesiologist who has been dubbed the “new doctor death” for his Kevorkian-like practices has been stripped of his medical license in Maryland for aiding in the suicide deaths of six elderly residents. The Maryland Board of Physicians revoked the license of Dr. Lawrence Egbert in December after conducting an investigation into his […]

Christian Groups Say Americans Being Tricked Into Paying for Abortion Through Obamacare Surcharge

Christian Groups Say Americans Being Tricked Into Paying for Abortion Through Obamacare Surcharge

WASHINGTON — Several prominent Christian organizations are asserting that Americans are being tricked into paying for the abortions of others through a little known surcharge included in Obamacare. “No one should be forced to pay a secret fee to cover other people’s elective abortions,” said Casey Mattox, Senior Legal Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). […]

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