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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to a measure that would reinstate tax credits for donations to pregnancy centers, child crisis nurseries and food pantries.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A survey of newspapers and broadcasters has determined that Republican congressman Todd Akin's infamous remark about rape and pregnancy ranks as Missouri's top news story of 2012.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  US reacts with joy to royal baby news

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  Updated with video: Richard Mourdock criticized over rape, pregnancy comments made during Indiana Senate candidate debate.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  A spokeswoman, Lt. Kimberly Schneider, says there is "an active, open investigation" into a reported threat against the Republican lawmaker.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Top Missouri Republicans are calling for Akin to step aside in the U.S. Senate Race.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Updated with video: US Senate candidate, Missouri congressman Todd Akin stirs outcry with comments on rape, pregnancy

Monday, August 20, 2012  Congressman Todd Akin, Missouri's GOP Senate candidate, has questioned whether women can become pregnant when they're raped.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  When you find out you're pregnant, everything changes.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  It's the morning after, and 16-year-olds still need prescription for emergency contraception

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Three techniques are improving in vitro fertilization.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011  Does the HCG diet really work, or is it dangerous for your body?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Relatives: Woman accused of killing her newborn twins is released from Tennessee jail on bond.

Friday, March 04, 2011  New study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that young adults between 15 and 24 are having less sex.