U.S. judge blocks Ohio anti-abortion law

A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking Ohio from enforcing a law that critics said would effectively ban most abortions in the state, starting as early as six weeks into pregnancy.


Reuters: Health News

Federal judge blocks Down syndrome abortion ban in Ohio

CLEVELAND (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday blocked an Ohio law due to take effect later this month that would criminalize abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis, ruling that it violates a woman’s right to choose.


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Ohio passes law barring abortion over Down syndrome diagnosis

CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Women in Ohio would be prohibited from receiving abortions because of a fetal Down syndrome diagnosis under a bill that passed the state senate on Wednesday and is heading to Republican Governor John Kasich’s desk.


Reuters: Health News

College football: Ohio State beats Michigan in 2 OT; Penn State and Alabama also win

Curtis Samuel swept in for a 15-yard touchdown after Ohio State barely converted a fourth-and-one play, and the second-ranked Buckeyes beat No. 3 Michigan, 30-27, in double overtime Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, to win one of the greatest games in the history of one of college football’s greatest…

latimes.com – Los Angeles Times

Ohio family massacre highlights region’s ties to drug trade

The slayings of eight family members have rattled this southeast corner of Appalachian Ohio. They also highlight the region’s growing dependency on illicit drugs for income and comfort.


CNN.com – Health