MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - The CDC in Atlanta is reporting that abortions in the United States have dropped for the most they have in a decade.
The CDC report says U.S. abortions fell 5 percent in 2009, the biggest one-year decrease in at least a decade.
While the exact reasons for the decline are difficult to pinpoint, an Associated Press report attributed the falling numbers to more people using contraceptives like intrauterine devices, condoms, and the "morning-after" pill. It also said the economic recession may have led more women to be more careful because they cannot afford to get pregnant.
But the AP report didn't mention other factors, like the undeniable growth of the pro-life movement, which draws hundreds of thousand of people-many of them young-to the annual March of Life in Washington, D.C. in March and to other public pro-life events. Pro-life groups are also growing: 40 Days for Life started eight years ago and promotes prayer vigils in 400 cities, while participation in Students for Life has doubled in the past five years.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:15:40 GMT
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:34:40 GMT
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - When the victim got out of his vehicle and walked toward the stripper, she unleashed the blast of pepper spray, temporarily blinding him.
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - When the victim got out of his vehicle and walked toward the stripper, she unleashed the blast of pepper spray, temporarily blinding him.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:27:46 GMT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon funeral home in Eugene offers natural burials where the ride to the person's final resting place is on the back of a three-wheeled bicycle.
