Pat McCrory, a Republican, faced intense lobbying from pro-choice advocates who hoped he would veto the measure.
Scott Walker's stance on a 20-week abortion ban is a conservative talking point -- one of several he's using to build strong GOP credentials. And it's working.
West Virginia joins 10 other states with such bans, though the claim that fetuses can feel pain after 20 weeks is disputed.
The White House called the bill “disgraceful” and said the measure would continue to "add harsh burdens to the survivors of sexual assault, rape and incest."
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is also expected to sign a bill that would require abortion clinics to comply with more regulations.
Nearly 40 percent of survey respondents were not strictly for or against allowing women to end a pregnancy.
The law requires any doctor performing an abortion to have privileges to admit patients to a nearby hospital.
Hillary Clinton is among other pro-choice Democrats speaking at the political action committee's conference. Here's how to watch her keynote speech via live stream.
Planned bills to ban abortion after 20 weeks in Ohio have goals far beyond the state's borders.
The GOP has the power, but so far they have splintered over abortion, border security and homeland security funding. Can they agree on anything?
The number of abortion clinics operating in the U.S. is currently lower than at any point in the last 20 years, a new study shows.
An Irish court has ruled that doctors can turn off the life support machine in the case of a brain-dead woman who is 18 weeks pregnant.
The new law will ease prohibitions on abortion regulations in the country, allowing women to electively terminate their pregnancies during the first 12 weeks.
Democrats spent 16 times more on Senate races than on their campaign for statehouse seats. Now, the GOP controls two-thirds of legislatures.
The GOP blitzed the midterms without carrying women voters. That won't be possible in 2016. So bring on the women candidates!
Colorado, North Dakota and Tennessee voted on "Personhood" initiatives Tuesday.
The Republicans' showing in 2014 midterm elections reflects the party's new-found moderation on polarizing social issues.
With scientists suggesting a link between cancer and fracking, one fossil fuel interest group is promoting a Susan G. Komen partnership.
Women in Texas now have very limited options in seeking legal abortions: Only seven clinics remain open in the state, and travel expenses could make the procedure prohibitive for low-income women.
Abortion rights advocates have criticized the ruling, which will require many of the state's abortion clinics to cease operations.
Juliette Barnes is pregnant on "Nashville," but a new report suggests a twist. Read the spoilers!
After a series of controversial campaigns hosted by GoFundMe, the company's new list of guidelines have faced similar scrutiny.