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Bill clarifying Missouri women’s right to divorce while pregnant heads to Kehoe's desk
1+ day, 54+ min ago (326+ words) by Anne Spoerre - MISSOURI INDEPENDENT The Missouri Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday clarifying that pregnant women can get divorced, making it the first non-budget bill to be sent to Gov. Mike Kehoe this year. The bill, filed by state Reps....
Missouri House once again approves bill clarifying divorce rules during pregnancy
3+ week, 6+ day ago (937+ words) by Anne Spoerre - MISSOURI INDEPENDENT A bill seeking to clarify that Missouri women are legally allowed to get divorced while pregnant received unanimous approval Thursday from the House for the second year in a row. State Rep. Cecelie Williams, a…...
US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (442+ words) by MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK " U.S. births fell a little in 2025, according to newly posted provisional data. Slightly over 3.6 million births have been reported through birth certificates, or about 24,000 fewer than in 2024. The decline seems to confirm predictions…...
Doctors talk about the fertility and pregnancy journey
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (280+ words) by MU Health Care Planning for pregnancy is an exciting time for families. And for people who have questions about their fertility or pregnancy journey, or who experience challenges with conceiving, MU Health Care offers expert care and treatment to…...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she's pregnant, expecting baby girl
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (151+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she is pregnant with her second child. She shared the news on social media on Friday afternoon. Leavitt added that she is "also extremely grateful to President [Donald] Trump and our…...
Trump unveils deal to cut IVF and fertility drug costs, hailing it as a win for families
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) by JESSICA A. BOTELHO and CAITLYN FROLO | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a deal to "dramatically slash" the cost of In vitro fertilization (IVF) and fertility drugs. He described it is a "historic victory…...