Chelsea Handler reveals she had 2 abortions in the same year

Comedian, talk show host and author Chelsea Handler had two abortions in the same year at age 16, after becoming pregnant twice by the same boyfriend, she reveals in a new essay for Playboy celebrating abortion rights. "We all make mistakes all the time," she writes. "I happened to (expletive) up twice at the age of 16."

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The U.S. Supreme Court's Monday ruling strikes down a Texas law curtailing who can perform abortions.

Although she initially pondered keeping her child when she became pregnant as a teenager, even thinking at the time, "Maybe I'll have twins and give them rhyming names!" she has no regrets.

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15 things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend

Kentucky Derby parties, Free Comic Book Day, Mutt Gala, May the Fourth Taco Fest and a rodeo top things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta.

Stay well, ATL: 5 must-do wellness events in May

Check out five wellness events happening around metro Atlanta this May, from a floral-filled festival in Buckhead to outdoor yoga sessions at Ponce City Market.

Native American actor helps make ‘Peter Pan’ take flight

Interview with Atlanta actor Bailey Frankenberg, who brings physical prowess to the updated character of Tiger Lily in "Peter Pan," coming to Fox Theatre.

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They voted for Trump and now their son is in ICE detention

A green card holder from Argentina is detained in South Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center. His parents, who voted for President Trump, now regret their choice.

He’s out: Man accused of trying to kidnap child at Cobb Walmart posts bail

A man accused of trying to snatch a 2-year-old boy from his mother’s arms at a busy Walmart was granted bond after spending 45 days in jail.

Kemp will not run for U.S. Senate, igniting a GOP scramble in Georgia race

The governor’s decision reshapes one of the nation’s top Senate contests against Democrat Jon Ossoff.