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Russian adoption ban leaves U.S. families in an agonizing limbo
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Andy and Bethany Nagel left photos of themselves at the orphanage for the little boy with Down syndrome who was going to be their son. We'll be back, they told 4-year-old Timofey, blowing kisses from the doorway and...
Tags: Social Issues, Saint Petersberg (Russia), Politics, Civil Rights, U.S. Department of State
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Area athlete goes from orphanage in Uzbekistan to all-American girl
Christa Rusnic only can imagine what her life would be like. She doesn't like where her imagination leads. "I probably would have been living an impoverished life," said Rusnic, a senior goalie on Bishop Moore's water-polo team. "I wouldn't have...
Tags: Seminole State College, Human Rights Watch, Diving, Uzbekistan, Politics
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Chicago doctors welcome Chinese girls with medical needs into their family
An outraged Janet Agranoff watched in 1996 as "60 Minutes" aired a report about "dying rooms" in Chinese orphanages, where infants and toddlers — most of them girls — were left to starve. When the report ended, the obstetrician-turned-stay-at-...
Tags: Social Issues, Obstetrics, Medical Specialization, China, Hospitals and Clinics
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Nia Vardalos decides it's time to share
Nia Vardalos made an art of airing the family laundry. A delightful, bighearted, lucrative art. The Canadian-born, Second City-trained actress and writer netted Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," the 2002 film...
Tags: Social Issues, Entertainment Events, Nia Vardalos, Politics, Golden Globe Awards
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Jon Gosselin, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Ceremonies, Voting, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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'The Mothers' follows one couple's attempt to adopt
Our cultural obsession with babies and motherhood has raged for decades. The media take stock of every new celebrity baby bump; women go to undreamed of lengths to procure progeny, freezing eggs, implantation and surrogates. As in the culture at large,...Tags: Social Issues, Human Interest, Raleigh, Book, Animals
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Adoption ban elevates politics over protecting kids
Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland recently met with the family of Sergei Magnitsky. The reasons for the meeting: In 2009, Mr. Magnitsky was jailed in Russia for exposing governmental corruption. While in prison, he died after allegedly being tortured. In...
Tags: Social Issues, U.S. Congress, Russia, Politics, John Kerry
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Happy birthday, Superman! A look back at 75 powerful years
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesIt's an auspicious occasion for the Man of Steel. Exactly 75 years ago today, Superman made his debut in “Action ...... -
Supreme Court hears custody dispute over adopted girl
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court was asked Tuesday to decide who should raise a 3 1/2-year-old girl who was given up by her single mother: the South Carolina couple who adopted her at birth or her biological father, who invoked his rights as a...Tags: U.S. Congress, John G. Roberts, Jr., Social Issues, Anthony Kennedy, Politics
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Dorothy DeBolt dies at 89; adoption advocate raised 20 children
It was a story Dorothy Atwood DeBolt enjoyed telling, one that any harried parent of young children might find somewhat familiar. The phone rang one day as the busy mother raced around her home, getting ready for an out-of-town trip and wrapping up...
Tags: Polio, Social Issues, Korean War (1950-1953), Social Services, Human Interest
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Adoptee finds his roots in central Kentucky
kpeek@amnews.comThrough a search that expanded over three decades, a North Carolina man found that his roots are based in central Kentucky and finally gained the opportunity to see their origins. Dorothy Lee McCormack, who would be about 92 if still living, originated...Tags: Chemical Industry, Family, Biotechnology Industry
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Superman turns 75: 75 super images of the Man of Steel
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesSuperman looks good for 75. The Last Son of Krypton's 75th anniversary coincides with the June 14 release of “Man ......
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