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Palin embraces anti-abortion role

Dec. 4, 2009
Former governor transforms into the leading figure of the anti-abortion movement.
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Palin lauds anti-abortion efforts in Wis.

WEST ALLIS, Wis., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said during an appearance in West Allis, Wis., she is proud of the anti-abortion movement in the state.

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MOSCOW, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Doctors say Russia's growing anti-abortion movement is fueled mostly by a government worried about the country's falling population.
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Abortion foes seen supportive of McCain

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- John McCain scored a potentially major win in his battle for the Republican base by gaining at least the tacit support of the U.S. anti-abortion movement.

Dissent in anti-abortion rights movement

WASHINGTON, June 6 (UPI) -- A debate within the U.S. anti-abortion rights movement erupted recently in Washington when absolutist groups called for an all-or-nothing strategy.

Split seen in anti-abortion movement

WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) -- A major crack has developed in the coalition of Protestant and Roman Catholic groups that constitute the anti-abortion movement in the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court decision last April upholding the ban on partial birth abortion has reopened an ol

Colombia eases abortion laws

BOGOTA, May 11 (UPI) -- A Colombian court has decided to partially lift the country's ban on abortion, El Tiempo newspaper reported Thursday.

Anti-abortion group converges on Colorado

DENVER, July 16 (UPI) -- A national anti-abortion group began a week of events condemning abortion in Colorado Saturday, the Rocky Mountain News reported.

Peace marchers, anti-abortion picket clash

BOSTON, July 25 (UPI) -- A peace march in Boston was disrupted Sunday when a man carrying an anti-gay, anti-abortion sign was reportedly assaulted by anti-war demonstrators.

30th anniversary of abortion ruling marked

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Pro-choice backers met on Tuesday night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that established the right to abortion, but they said that their pro-life opponents have made significant advances.

Protests expected to mark Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Protest marches are expected Tuesday as opposing groups mark the 29th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler