Concord, NH (LifeNews.com) -- Former state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, who has the endorsement of a national pro-life women's group, continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic congressman Paul Hodes in the race for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire.

That's odd, those describing themselves as pro-choice usually aren't this candid when it comes to abortion.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is coming under heavy fire today for his vote in favor of pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Graham, who typically votes pro-life, is being chastised for comments he made on the Senate floor saying the Bible's "Golden Rule" inspired the vote.

Kampala, Uganda (LifeNews.com) -- The African Union (AU) finished its annual summit last week with governments agreeing to make maternal and child mortality a continent-wide priority.

London, England (LifeNews.com) -- Last week the United Kingdom (UK) announced a new maternal health initiative.

Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- In Alaska, body piercing practitioners aren't allowed to prick the belly button of a 13-year-old girl without her parent�s consent and presence. Public schools won't transport 12-year-olds to the Anchorage Museum on a field trip without parental permission. But abortionists may anesthetize and perform surgical abortions on those same girls without telling their parents.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (LifeNews.com) -- Brazilian police have charged one of the country�s biggest soccer stars with planning the murder of 25-year-old student Eliza Samudio, his pregnant girlfriend who refused an abortion. Bruno Fernandes das Dores de Souza is the captain and goal-keeper of the Rio de Janeiro team Flamengo.

Fontana, CA -- Missing teen Anyssia Escamilla was discovered by a cadaver-sniffing dog in a landfill in Fontana, California late Thursday afternoon, according to Associated Press reports.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- With the health care plan President Barack Obama signed into law having no protections against taxpayer funding of abortions, and with a dustup weeks ago that saw three instances of abortion funding exposed, a coalition of senators have introduced a bill to ensure no ObamaCare funds go towards abortion.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Senator John McCain fired off the first volley in what is expected to be a fierce battle over the bill to authorize funding for the Defense Department. Because of abortion and other issues, he objected today to September consideration of the legislation.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New polling data released today by the Susan B. Anthony List shows voters in key states and congressional districts oppose candidates voted for the pro-abortion health care bill. The poll puts some of the "pro-life" Democrats who supported the bill and its abortion funding in jeopardy.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- From the outset of President Barack Obama's nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, her confirmation was virtually guaranteed. Today, the day after the Senate approved the nomination, Curt Levy of the Committee for Justice tries to find the silver lining.

Albuquerque, NM (LifeNews.com) -- Two New Mexico-based late-term abortion practitioners who formerly practiced in Kansas have abandoned their medical licenses there to avoid prosecution by the Kansas medical board. Their decision came after the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts said it would discipline another practitioner for problems.

Charlotte, NC (LifeNews.com) -- North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, a pro-life advocate, continues to hold a lead in his re-election bid over Democrat Elaine Marshall. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely voters shows Burr capturing 49% support, while Marshall earns 40% of the vote.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The Senate today approved President Barack Obama's nomination of pro-abortion activist Elena Kagan to replace retiring pro-abortion Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. Kagan joins four other justices who support unlimited abortions allowed under Roe v. Wade.

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading pro-life organizations responded swiftly to the Senate vote confirming pro-abortion Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. They said the hearings and Kagan's extensive pro-abortion record make it clear she will be no friend of women and unborn children.

Des Moines, IA (LifeNews.com) -- The Iowa Board of Medicine will soon receive a letter from prominent pro-life leaders and groups -- both in Iowa and across the nation -- asking it to shut down the telemed abortion scheme Planned Parenthood is operating in the state.

Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The pro-life group Kansans for Life says it had a successful primary election on Tuesday, with pro-life candidates winning their party's nomination in state House races by a 2-1 margin over other candidates. And in some cases, a loss didn't mean an abortion advocate will head to the state legislature.

Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- A federal judge held a hearing on a lawsuit filed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore against the Maryland city yesterday over a law that attacks pregnancy centers that help women find abortion alternatives.

Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- When Colorado voters head to the polls next week to cast their ballots for a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, Americans United for Life hopes they'll support Jane Norton. She is the former Lt. Governor who is taking on pro-life district attorney Ken Buck in the race for the GOP nod.