Hurricane Polo pummeled the Mexican state of Baja California Sur with powerful winds and rain as it made landfall Tuesday, leaving coastal areas flooded and streets littered with fallen trees. (Pics/AFP)

Ohio achieved a significant victory for pro-choice campaigners by voting to enshrine abortion rights in its state constitution. Nearly 56&#37 of voters in the conservative-leaning state backed the amendment. Pics/AFP:: Text/ANI