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    May 19, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  1. Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Ruben Rosario column

    St. Paul Pioneer Press
    I have two folders in my work computer. One is titled "lack of common sense." The other is "your government at work." There's no question that the stories sent to the folders will overlap quite often, considering the tale I'm about to tell you. By age...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Career and Workplace, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Juvenile Delinquency

    2. May 17, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  2. Va. seeks adoptive parents

    Richmond Times-Dispatch
    A matchmaking effort is under way in Virginia to find parents for the roughly 1,000 children eligible for adoption. There are about 4,300 children younger than 18 in Virginia's foster care system, but about a quarter of them are eligible to be adopted,...

    Tags: Bob McDonnell, Social Issues, American Civil Liberties Union, Government, Politics

    3. May 15, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Area athlete goes from orphanage in Uzbekistan to all-American girl

    Christa Rusnic only can imagine what her life would be like.
    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: Uzbekistan, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights, Seminole State College, Diving

    4. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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-home-mom looked at her husband and said, "We're going to China."
    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: Children's Memorial Hospital, Hospitals and Clinics, Cesarean Section, Obstetrics, Pediatrics

    5. May 12, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  5. ���Every child deserves a mother,��� says crusader for international adoption reform

    The Dayton Daily News
    Thursday morning started out with an unusual conversation with my daughter NiNi. "Thanks for adopting me and giving me a good home," NiNi said. It's not that NiNi isn't grateful or that the topic of her adoption from China is avoided in any way. It's...

    Tags: Guatemala, Vietnam, Movies, Entertainment, Social Issues

    6. May 11, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  6. Play examines story of Chinese adoptee

    The Philadelphia Inquirer
    a way, she's been working on the play all her life. From the day her parents landed in China to adopt her, to the stares directed at her family as she grew, to present-day conversations where strangers ask where she's from and refuse to accept...

    Tags: China, Fringe Festival, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Social Issues, Family

    7. May 10, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Nia Vardalos decides it's time to share

    Nia Vardalos made an art of airing the family laundry. A delightful, bighearted, lucrative art.
    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: Lobbying, Nia Vardalos, Ian Gomez, Entertainment Events, Celebrities

    8. May 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. 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: Vietnam War (1955-1975), Christmas Music (genre), Hosni Mubarak, U.S. Department of Defense, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc.

    9. May 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. '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.
    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: Raleigh, Human Interest, Book, Social Issues, Animals

    10. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| RedEye

  10. Ex-Bear calls the perfect audible

    After having four biological children over 11 years, former Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and his wife, Christa, decided to expand their family through adoption. In 2007, they adopted a sister and brother from Ethiopia, and two years ago, adopted a girl from the Charlotte area. In town for a <a href="https://www.giftofadoption.org">Gift of Adoption</a> fundraising event, Muhsin spoke with RedEye about his adoption experience.
    For RedEye
    After having four biological children over 11 years, former Bears wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and his wife, Christa, decided to expand their family through adoption. In 2007, they adopted a sister and brother from Ethiopia, and two years ago, adopted...

    Tags: Basketball, Sports, Football, Social Issues, National Football League

    11. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. 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 December, with the energetic legislative support of Senator Cardin, Congress passed a statute, the Magnitsky Act, forbidding those accused of human rights abuses in Russia from traveling to the U.S. This month, the Magnitsky family came to Washington to thank Senator Cardin for his efforts.
    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: Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Russia, U.S. Congress

    12. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| McClatchy-Tribune

  12. Collegeville family ensnared in Russian adoption controversy

    The Philadelphia Inquirer
    A teenager says his parents treated him badly, hassling him about little things until they finally kicked him out of the house, forcing him to sleep in a culvert. His parents describe a willful young man who ignored house rules, disrespected teachers...

    Tags: Vladimir Putin, Healthcare Provider, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Social Issues, Literature

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