ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — European Union ministers agreed Tuesday to relocate 120,000 migrants in a move intended to ease the strain on nations like Greece and Italy which are on the frontline of the continent's overwhelming migrant crisis.
But in a sign of deep-rooted divisions among EU members, the ministers who often reach decisions by consensus had to put the plan to a vote.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats blocked Republican legislation Tuesday prohibiting most late-term abortions, the second time since this summer's release of videos involving Planned Parenthood that they've derailed an abortion-related drive by the GOP.
Senators voted 54-42 to move ahead on the legislation, but that fell six short of the 60 votes needed to advance the bill. With Republicans holding 54 Senate seats and the two parties sharply divided over abortion, the outcome was no surprise. But the showdown afforded each side an opportunity to highlight its willingness to fight to its most loyal voters and contributors.
