Down syndrome abortion ban clears GOP-led Ohio Senate

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Senate has OK'd a bill banning abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome over opponents' objections.The bill cleared the chamber 20-12 Wednesday, a day after it cleared the Senate Health Committee.The legislation would subject doctors who perform abortions in such cases to criminal penalties and potential loss of their medical licenses. Women receiving the abortions would not be punished.Opponents testifying Tuesday included a former U.S. Trademarks commissi