Controversial Oklahoma abortion bill could become long, costly legal fight

The Oklahoma legislature passed a bill Thursday making it a felony for doctors to perform abortions Gov. Fallin has 5 business days to veto or sign the bill Groups on both sides of the issue aren't very happy with it A controversial bill aimed at stopping abortions in Oklahoma could lead to a long and costly fight in the courtroom. Governor Mary Fallin now has five business days to sign or veto the bill after it was passed in the state legislature Thursday.

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A grand jury investigating Oklahoma's execution protocols says the state should study the use of nitrogen gas to administer the death penalty. Attorney General Scott Pruitt said in a statement that the recommendation is important and that he looks forward to working with Gov. Mary Fallin and the Oklahoma Legislature to consider its feasibility.

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Reyes was working out for the first time after being suspended under MLB domestic-v... . Colorado Rockies' Jose Reyes, right, laughs with players as they run drills during an extended spring training, Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Rockies' facility in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill criminalizing performing abortion

Oklahoma lawmakers have moved to effectively ban abortion in their state by making it a felony for doctors to perform the procedure, an effort the bill's sponsor said Thursday is aimed at ultimately overturning the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The bill , which abortion rights group Center for Reproductive Rights says is the first of its kind in the nation, also would restrict any physician who performs an abortion from obtaining or renewing a license to practice medicine in Oklahoma.