KX News: Roe vs. Wade

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:18:00 GMT

Opening statements have begun in the trial of the man who has confessed to killing a Kansas doctor who performed late-term abortions. Sedgwick County District Attorney Nola Foulston made the first remarks Friday, telling the jury that the state

Opening statements begin in abortion slaying trial

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:55:00 GMT

Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT

A Minnesota woman has been sentenced to six months in jail and three years probation for the death of a woman in her care at a Wisconsin camp for the developmentally disabled. A Washburn County judge also ordered Marjorie Hjelseth (HEL'-seth) of Rose

Abortion debate comes to Capitol on anniversary

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:15:00 GMT

An annual anti-abortion march that usually draws thousands to the Minnesota Capitol will occur this year without the backdrop of a Legislature in session. The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life rally won't lack for political participation, th

Opening statements set in abortion slaying trial

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:17:00 GMT

Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of the man who has publicly confessed to killing a Kansas doctor who specialized in late-term abortions. Lawyers are expected to begin making their cases to jurors on Friday, which is also the 37t

Update on the latest in religion news:

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:48:00 GMT

Thousands of abortion opponents, many of them teenagers from Roman Catholic parishes around the country, are in Washington to take part in today's March for Life. The march is held every year on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v.

Right to Life

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:20:00 GMT

An ever controversial topic: "Right to Life" supporters gathered today to speak out on abortion. It's an annual event that coincides with the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. They "march for life" every year as part of the Governor Hoeven-pro

Right to Life March

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:15:00 GMT

An ever controversial topic... "Right to Life" supporters gather today to speak out on abortion. It's an annual event that coincides with the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. They "march for life" every year as part of the Governor Hoeven-pr

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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:44:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2010. There are 343 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 22, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe, calling for "p

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Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:07:00 GMT

Sotomayor lays out judicial philosophy, denies bias in 'wise...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:36:00 GMT

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is laying out her judicial philosophy and defending herself against suggestions that some of her past remarks show racial bias. As her Senate confirmation moved into the question-and-answer phase this mornin

Wise Latina...Obama on unemployment...Racial gap in education...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says her remark suggesting that a "wise Latina" might be able to make better decisions than a white man has left a wrong impression. She told the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning that the law determines ho

WASHINGTON (AP) CORRECTS: Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under R...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:05:00 GMT

CORRECTS: Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under Roe versus Wade settled precedent. (Corrects APNewsAlert that said she called abortion rights under Roe versus wade 'settled law'. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Re

WASHINGTON (AP) Sonia Sotomayor calls abortion rights under Roe versus ...

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:02:00 GMT

Abortion case plaintiff arrested at Senate hearing

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:48:00 GMT

The plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, who became an anti-abortion protester in recent years, was among four protesters arrested Monday for disrupting Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Better known as "Jane Roe," 61-year-old Norma McC

Update on the latest in religion news:

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:41:00 GMT

Anti-abortion protesters have prayed and chanted outside the Supreme Court on the eve of this week's Senate confirmation hearings for Sonia Sotomayor. The group of about 15 protesters included Norma McCorvey, the "Roe" of Roe versus Wade, who af

Obama wades into abortion debate...Sri Lankans celebrate...Brute...

Sun, 17 May 2009 08:07:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is wading in the abortion debate. He's making the commencement address this afternoon at the University of Notre Dame, where more than 200 abortion opponents protested outside the school's front gate today. At least five were

Arrests at Notre Dame...Balky bolt impedes Hubble repair...

Sun, 17 May 2009 06:57:00 GMT

Police have taken at least five people into custody today at protests against President Barack Obama's commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. Those arrested include Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff identified as "Roe" in the Roe v. Wade S

Abortion opponents arrested at Notre Dame

Sun, 17 May 2009 06:08:00 GMT

At least five people have been led away in handcuffs during anti-abortion demonstrations before President Barack Obama's commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. At noon Sunday, more than 200 abortion opponents stood at the school'

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Sat, 16 May 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Part prayer, part protest. There's an all-night vigil by people protesting President Barack Obama's commencement address later today at Notre Dame. They say their prayers are for the president to change his support for abortion rights and embryo

Legislature on Abortion

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:59:00 GMT

One of the most controversial bills this session has been defeated.. A proposal to give human rights to a fertilized egg has failed in the Senate. The bill considered a persons life to begin at conception. It's been a very controversial bill sin

Life defining bill defeated

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:08:00 GMT

Update on the latest in religion news:

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:42:00 GMT

AP-Religion Roundup Update on the latest in religion news: Obama-Notre Dame Bishop whose diocese includes Notre Dame to boycott Obama speech SOUTH BEND, Indiana (AP) The Roman Catholic bishop whose diocese includes the University

Abortion Bill Debate

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:42:00 GMT

Maria Lancaster made a trip all the way from Seattle, Washington to tell North Dakota lawmakers a life begins not at birth but as a fertilized egg. She testified during a senate committee hearing on a proposed bill that defines when life begins. Mi

The Debate Over When Life Begins

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:05:00 GMT

The goal of a proposed bill is to stop abortion in North Dakota but goes about it in a unique way... Could it be a loop hole in the Roe vs. Wade decission??? It's a way to challenge abortion without even saying the word... The proposed bil

Roman Catholic Bishops on Abortion

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:16:00 GMT

North Dakota's two Roman Catholic bishops say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life begins unless there are some changes. Bishops Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the bill's concept, but that its language rai

Bishops on Abortion Bill

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:59:00 GMT

North Dakota's two Roman Catholic bishops say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life begins unless it is changed. Bishops Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the bill's concept. But they say its langua

Bishops say 'personhood' bill should be changed

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:32:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s two Roman [[kxtopic:catholic:t[Catholic]:t]] bishops say they can't support a bill that tries to define when human life begins unless it is changed. Paul Zipfel and Samuel Aquila say they support the

GOP chief Steele clarifies abortion stance

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:36:00 GMT

GOP national chairman Michael Steele said Thursday that he's opposed to abortion and that Roe v. Wade should be repealed, commenting a day after a magazine quoted him as saying abortion was "an individual choice." Steele clarified his stance in a

Abortion

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:28:00 GMT

Representative Dan Ruby says he's not waisting any time getting more support for his bill to ban abortion. North Dakota House Members approved the bill yesterday that says a fertilized human egg has all the rights of a human being. The legislation has t

ND measure says fertilized egg has human rights

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:39:00 GMT

North Dakota's House has approved a measure that would essentially ban abortion in the state. Lawmakers voted 51-41 to approve the bill that gives a fertilized human egg the legal rights of a human being. Supporters say it's a direct challenge t

Abortion

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:39:00 GMT

North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively outlawing abortion.The House voted 51-41 this afternoon to declare that a fertilized egg has all the rights of any person.That means any harm including being legally aborted is murder.R

ND House Passes Abortion Ban

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:37:00 GMT

North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively outlawing abortion. The House voted 51-41 this afternoon to declare that a fertilized egg has all the rights of any person. That means a fetus could not be legally aborted without th

Man charged with damaging Minn. abortion clinic

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:08:00 GMT

A man accused of ramming his SUV into the front door of a Minnesota abortion clinic has been charged with two felony counts of criminal damage to property. Matthew Lee Derosia (da-ROSE'-ee-ah) of Cottage Grove was charged Friday in connection wi

Stimulating discussion...Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand...Pope on YouTube...

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:54:00 GMT

President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are seeking to assure Republicans who are unhappy with a proposed economic stimulus plan that their views will be heard. After a meeting at the White House, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said House an

Minn. man charged in ramming of abortion clinic

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:57:00 GMT

A Cottage Grove man has been charged with two felony counts of criminal damage to property for allegedly ramming his sport utility vehicle into the front door of an abortion clinic in St. Paul. The incident happened Thursday, the anniversary of

Stimulus package moves forward...More confirmations...New study...

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Despite Republican opposition, legislation at the heart of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package has cleared a hurdle in the House. The House Ways and Means Committee passed $275 billion in tax cuts on a party-line vote of 24-13. Democ

Abortion debate comes to Minn. Capitol on anniversary...

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Thousands of abortion opponents from across Minnesota sang "Amazing Grace" and rallied around encouraging words from Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life is

Closing Guantanamo...New diplomatic era...Roe v. Wade marked...

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:56:00 GMT

President Barack Obama has begun reshaping national-security policy through a series of executive orders. Today he ordered the closing of the Guatanamo Bay military prison within a year. He also ordered all U.S. personnel to follow the Army Field M

Thousands of abortion foes rally in Washington

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:35:00 GMT

Tens of thousands of abortion opponents have been marking the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a rally on the National Mall in Washington and a march to the Supreme Court. Many at the rally said they would need to become more vocal with thei

Man rams SUV into front door of abortion clinic

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:13:00 GMT

A man who police say rammed an SUV into the front door of a Minnesota abortion clinic has been arrested. It happened this morning at a Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Paul, on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision.

Obama restates his commitment to abortion rights

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT

President Barack Obama says the nation should find common ground in the abortion debate so "our daughters have the same rights and opportunities as our sons." Obama's statement Thursday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of

Man arrested outside Minn.'s only abortion clinic

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:58:00 GMT

St. Paul Police say they're investigating after a man drove his SUV into Minnesota's only abortion clinic on the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. The 32-year-old man was taken to the Ramsey County jail Thursday morning on

Man arrested outside Minn.'s only abortion clinic

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:58:00 GMT

Rally to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:23:00 GMT

Abortion opponents are preparing for a rally on the National Mall before marching to the Supreme Court to mark the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Thursday's rally comes amid heightened anxiety for anti-abortion activists, who worry about polit

Right to Life

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:40:00 GMT

The North Dakota "Right to life" group held a rally at the Capitol Sunday afternoon, as part of their "sanctity of human life" week. Right to Life legislative representatives say they will support House Bill 1371 this week, that would have mothers view

Right to Life

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:29:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, Jan. 22)

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:45:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, Jan. 22) Today in History Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2009. There are 343 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme C

Abortion ban rejection is top SD story of 2008

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:47:00 GMT

For the second time in two years, South Dakotans last month rejected a proposed state law that would have banned most abortions and perhaps set up a U.S. Supreme Court challenge to Roe versus Wade. The vote was rated the top South Dakota news st

Number of abortions reported in South Dakota

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:11:00 GMT

Induced abortions performed in South Dakota since the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision that made it legal: 2007 707 2006 748 2005 805 2004 814 2003 819 2002 826 2001 895 2000 878 1999 739 1998 674

Colo. voters soundly defeat antiabortion measure

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:13:00 GMT

Colorado voters have defeated a ballot measure that would have defined life as beginning at conception. The constitutional amendment would have defined a person to include "any human being from the moment of fertilization," a first of its kind i

South Dakotans reject 2nd try at abortion ban

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:23:00 GMT

For the second time in two years, South Dakotans have rejected a state law that would ban most abortions. The measure decided Tuesday included exceptions for rape, incest and pregnancies that threaten the life or health of the woman. An abo

South Dakotans again decide abortion ban

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:06:00 GMT

South Dakota is on the national radar in Tuesday's general election as voters decided an abortion ban designed to eventually challenge Roe v. Wade. In 2006, South Dakotans defeated a nearly total ban on abortions by a 56 percent to 44 percent ma

Timeline of abortion developments in South Dakota

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:57:00 GMT

Timeline of abortion developments in South Dakota: 1980: Legislature passes law requiring a 24-hour waiting period prior to an abortion. 1981: Dr. Buck Williams announces he is performing abortions at his Sioux Falls clinic. 199

Senate passes rescue bill...USIndia nuclear accord...DiCaprio vote...

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:52:00 GMT

The Senate has passed a modified version of the Bush administration's 700-billion-dollar financial industry bailout. The revised plan is gaining ground in the House, where Republican opposition is softening. President Bush calls it "a good bill" and

Palin, in interview, casts herself as a federalist

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:06:00 GMT

When it comes to the Supreme Court, only one case comes to Sarah Palin's mind: Roe v. Wade. In an interview for the "CBS Evening News," Palin cast herself as a federalist in explaining why she thought the court got it wrong on the landmark decis

Delegates ratify party platform

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Democrats holding their national convention in Denver have approved a party platform that meets the specifications of Barack Obama. On Iraq, it backs "complete redeployment within 16 months from Iraq." It also calls for health care for all,

National groups campaign to defeat abortion ban

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:03:00 GMT

Abortion rights supporters today launched a national campaign to defeat a proposed South Dakota abortion ban an effort that could help them raise money nationwide. Opponents of the proposed ban hope to generate nationwide attention for this Nov

22,000 dead in Myanmar...McCain on judges...Spears to appear in court...

Tue, 06 May 2008 01:57:00 GMT

The death toll from the weekend cyclone in Myanmar has now jumped to more than 22,000 people. A state news broadcast also says more than 41,000 people are missing. The first relief assistance has arrived in the country from neighboring Thailand.

McCain to give speech on judicial appointments

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:44:00 GMT

As his Democratic rivals duke it out in two primaries today, John McCain will be giving a speech at North Carolina's Wake Forest University He'll be talking about the kind of judges he would nominate as president. The expected GOP nominee pr

JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71. EXPERIEN...

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:41:00 GMT

JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71. EXPERIENCE: U.S. senator from Arizona, 1986-present; U.S. congressman, 1982-86; director, Navy Senate Liaison Office, Washington, 1977-81; captain, Navy pilot, 1977; prisoner of

Abortion proposals ready for Legislature

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:43:00 GMT

Opponents and supporters of legalized abortion sketched out their proposals for the Minnesota Legislature on the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion. Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life held its ann

Bush supports antiabortion protest

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:24:00 GMT

President Bush is showing his support for anti-abortion protests on the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. Bush hosted about 200 demonstrators from the "March for Life" rally in the East Room of the White House earlier today, serving

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, January 22nd)

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:07:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, January 22nd, the 22nd day of 2008. There are 344 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On January 22nd, 1973, the U.S. [[kxtopic:supreme-court:t[Supreme Court]:t]], in its Roe v.

JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71....

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:12:00 GMT

JOHN MCCAIN, Republican Senator from Arizona. Age: 71. EXPERIENCE: U.S. senator from Arizona, 1986-present; U.S. congressman, 1982-86; director, [[kxtopic:navy:t[Navy]:t]] Senate Liaison Office, [[kxtopic:washington:t[Washington]:t

FRED THOMPSON, Republican Former Senator from Tennessee. Age: 65....

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:12:00 GMT

FRED THOMPSON, Republican Former Senator from Tennessee. Age: 65. EXPERIENCE: Actor, 1987-2007; Tennessee Senator, 1994-2003; attorney, Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn, 1991-94; Tennessee Appellate Court Nominating Commission

BUSH VISITS VIRGINIA THANKSGIVING SITE AND FOOD BANK TODAY...

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:34:00 GMT

[[kxtopic:george-bush:t[President Bush]:t]] gets into the holiday spirit early with a visit today to a historic thanksgiving site in Virginia, not Massachusetts. After highlighting the work of a church-supported food bank in Richmond, Bush head

Lundberg Survey shows average gas price up 13 cents in last 2...

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Holiday travelers should be prepared to pay a little more for gas this Thanksgiving. The Lundberg Survey says the average price rose about 13 cents nationwide over the last two weeks. As of Friday, a gallon of regular averaged $3.09, while mid-g

Mike Huckabee rejects letting states decide whether to grant abortion right...

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:26:00 GMT

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says he's not in favor of letting states decide whether to allow abortions, claiming the right to life is a moral issue not subject to multiple interpretations. The former Arkansas governor, appear

BILLY GRAHAM TURNS 89 ON WEDNESDAY BOONE, N.C. (AP) Family members are ...

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:34:00 GMT

Family members are preparing to celebrate evangelist Billy Graham's 89th birthday this Wednesday. The Reverend Franklin Graham says his father doesn't want any gifts or any fuss over his birthday, but the family will likely have a cake and try t

EAGLE SCOUT GETS FLAG CERTIFICATE THAT NO LONGER CENSORS GOD CAPITOL HIL...

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:35:00 GMT

A 17-year-old Eagle Scout has been presented with a certificate to accompany a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol that no longer censors the word "God." When Andrew Larochelle asked for a flag certificate honoring his grandfather's "love of God, cou

Romney presses for states' rights and other issues in AP interview...

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:45:00 GMT

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says he opposes "heavy-handed" intrusion by the federal government. So he's taking a stance in favor of states' rights on issues like water, mining and public lands. The former Massachusetts governor,

Democratic hopefuls polite and cautious in first debate...

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:24:00 GMT

A Democratic consultant says "Nobody made any significant mistake, but nobody distinguished themselves." Democratic presidential hopefuls held their first debate last night on the campus of South Carolina State University. It was aired on M-S-N-B

Legislative Wrap

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:25:00 GMT

Also at the legislature today... The House voted 68-to-24 to make abortion a crime - provided the US Supreme Court reverses the Roe versus Wade decision that establilshed abortion rights. The bill would make performing an abortion a felony with a penalt

Abortion Bill

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:16:00 GMT

The North Dakota House sends an abortion bill back for more work. The bill says if the Supreme Court ruling on Roe vs. Wade is overturned North Dakota legislators can make abortion a crime. Legislators could call a special session to deal w

Lawmakers Debate Over Abortion Bill

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:09:00 GMT

The North Dakota House has sent an abortion bill back to a committee for more work. The bill would allow legislators to call a special session to deal with the issue of abortion on a state level if the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade. The confe

Abortion bill dies in South Dakota Senate

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:12:00 GMT

Another attempt to ban abortions in South Dakota has died in the state legislature. A state Senate committee overwhelmingly rejected a bill passed by the South Dakota House last week. The bill's sponsor says he'll try to bring it before the full

MCCAIN COURTS RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Senator John Mc...

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:42:00 GMT

Senator John McCain has become the fourth Republican presidential candidate to meet with religious broadcasters at their convention in Orlando, Florida. After the closed-door meeting, McCain told reporters that he emphasized his support for Isra

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Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:54:00 GMT

McCain courts religious broadcasters

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:21:00 GMT