Stories Related to Nearly Two Years After Texas' Six-week Abortion Ban, More Infants Are Dying

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Thu, 07/20/2023 - 7:30am

Texas' abortion restrictions -- some of the strictest in the country -- may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.

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