Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of afetus or embryo, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced, in humans and other species. In the context of human pregnancies, an abortion induced to preserve the health of the gravida (pregnant female) is termed a therapeutic abortion, while an abortion induced for any other reason is termed an elective abortion.
The term abortion most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed miscarriages.
Headlines Around the Web
Left blogs: Sonogram bill like rape
Feb 21 - Politico
Feb 06 - Politico
Terry: I'll appeal Super Bowl ruling
Feb 05 - Politico
Super Bowl ad to rile abortion politics
Feb 03 - Politico
Countries Banning Abortion See Higher Rates of Unsafe Procedures
Jan 19 - Business Week
Texas abortion law cleared for immediate enforcement
Jan 13 - Politico
Cain Blames ‘False’ Claims, Policy Confusion for Poll Slip
Nov 27 - Business Week
Nigeria: Abortion, Sex Trade Booms in Delta Community
Nov 23 - AllAfrica News
Change-Wary U.S. Voters Reject Ohio Union Curbs, Abortion Ban
Nov 09 - Business Week
Mississippi Voters Reject ‘Personhood’ Bid to Ban Abortion
Nov 09 - Business Week
Poll: 'Person' amendment a toss up
Nov 07 - Politico
Abortion Ban Republicans Favor May Be Deadly
Nov 02 - Business Week
Cain plans to cut back on events
Oct 29 - Politico
Cain Confronts Own Abortion Sentiments in Iowa Campaign Test
Oct 23 - Business Week
Cain Confronts Own Abortion Sentiments at Iowa Campaign Test
Oct 22 - Business Week
Texas sonogram law struck down
Aug 31 - Politico
Poll: Voters split on abortion changes
Jul 25 - Politico
Texas votes to defund Planned Parenthood
Jun 27 - Politico
Ind. Planned Parenthood law blocked
Jun 24 - Politico
Romney won't sign abortion pledge
Jun 17 - Politico
Articles About Abortion
Santorum ‘Homophobic and Rigid,’ Says Republican Ex-Senator Simpson
By IBTimes
"We're all human beings, we all know or love somebody who's gay or lesbian so what the hell is that about?," said former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson on Wednesday about Rick Santorum's view on same-sex marriage. (5:07 pm)
MORE TOPICS: WHITE HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA
Virginia Gov. McDonnell Reverses Stance on Controversial Ultrasound Bill [FULL TEXT]
By IBTimes
"No woman in Virginia will have to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound involuntarily," McDonnell wrote. (3:40 pm)
Virginia Governor Backs-Off Invasive Ultrasound Bill, but Does Not Promise Veto
By IBTimes
Aides for Gov. Robert McDonnell say he is no longer committed to signing the legislation. (12:39 pm)
Rick Santorum Blasts Media for Exposing 2008 'Satan' Speech
By IBTimes UK
Rick Santorum has refused to apologise for remarks he made four years ago in which he said "Satan has set his sights on the United States" but his comments drew renewed criticism from Republican heavyweights on Wednesday. (11:19 am)
MORE TOPICS: RELIGION, FLORIDA, ARIZONA, PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY
Santorum's Views on Environment, Climate Change Shaped By Christianity
By IBTimes
Faith has pervaded Rick Santorum's political career, informing his views on issues ranging from abortion to gay rights -- and also, it turns out, the environment. (10:50 am)
MORE TOPICS: GLOBAL WARMING, RELIGION, CLIMATE CHANGE, PENNSYLVANIA
Women Take Charge of their Health Through a Women's Movement
By Women's eNews
Laura Eldridge, in a posthumous collaboration with Barbara Seaman, catalyst of 1970s health activism, has reissued the best writing on women's health. Below, Seaman explains why she believed health activism is central to women's rights. (10:05 pm)
New Ron Paul Ad Mocks Santorum as a 'Fake Conservative' [VIDEO]
By IBTimes
The Ron Paul campaign has released another highly entertaining ad, this time attacking surging Republican candidate Rick Santorum as a "fake" fiscal conservative. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: EGYPT, PENNSYLVANIA
Indiana Republican Bob Morris Accuses Girl Scouts of Promoting Homosexuality, Abortion [FULL LETTER]
By IBTimes
Republican Rep. Bob Morris of Indiana is refusing to support a resolution celebrating Girl Scouts 100th anniversary, accusing the organization "sexualizing young girls" and teaching scouts to be pro-abortion through its partnership with Planned Parenthood. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: MICHELLE OBAMA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rick Santorum Calls Obama Health Program Bad for Marriage
By Reuters
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum accused Democratic President Barack Obama's administration on Monday of implementing healthcare policies that discourage marriage and hurt families. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: WHITE HOUSE, RELIGION, MICHIGAN, PENNSYLVANIA
US: Girl Scouts Sexualising Recruits, Claims Republican Bob Morris
By IBTimes UK
Indiana congressman snubs 100th anniversary celebrations amid claims Girl Scouts promote gay and transgendered people and abortion. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: MICHELLE OBAMA
