North Carolina bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy
Overcoming the governor’s veto of a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks has been approved by North Carolina lawmakers. Early in May, the Republican-led legislature in the state approved the measure, but Democratic Governor Roy Cooper over the weekend vetoed it. In two votes, Republicans overturned the veto, eliciting “shame” chants from onlookers. The…