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Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn., Ruben Rosario column
St. Paul Pioneer PressI 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: Justice System, Social Issues, Politics, Interior Policy, Crime, Law and Justice
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Va. seeks adoptive parents
Richmond Times-DispatchA 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: Government, Politics, Social Issues, Family, Henrico County
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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: Politics, Civil Rights, Diving, Crime, Law and Justice, Seminole State College
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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: China, Heart Surgery, Social Issues, Obstetrics, Medical Specialization
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���Every child deserves a mother,��� says crusader for international adoption reform
The Dayton Daily NewsThursday 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, Social Issues, Movies, Family, Entertainment
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Play examines story of Chinese adoptee
The Philadelphia Inquirera 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, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Social Issues, Fringe Festival, Family
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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: Golden Globe Awards, Politics, Ian Gomez, Social Issues, Entertainment Events
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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: YouTube, Services and Shopping, John Hughes, Chris Daughtry, Email
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Ex-Bear calls the perfect audible
For RedEyeAfter 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: Social Issues, Chicago Bears, National Football League, Sports, Football
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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: Politics, Civil Rights, Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, John Kerry
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Collegeville family ensnared in Russian adoption controversy
The Philadelphia InquirerA 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, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Social Issues, Abusive Behavior, Moscow (Russia)
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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: Biotechnology Industry, Chemical Industry, Family
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