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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, Biotechnology Industry, Family
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Adopted Chinese girl joins Aldridge family in time for Christmas
The Winchester SunThis Christmas will be one Kristy and David Aldridge and their four children will never forget. The Aldridges just returned home from Taiyuan, China, where they welcomed the newest addition to their family: 2-year-old adopted daughter Lynnlee. &...Tags: Heart Murmur, Holidays, Christmas, China, Religion and Belief
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Perryville man's search leads to mother and child reunion
msimpson@amnews.comPERRYVILLE — Billy Matherly waited 54 years to make the phone call. Still, the long search for the name of the person on the other end of the line seemed easy compared to figuring out what to say if she answered. So, when he heard Nell Dixon...Tags: Computer Networking and Internet, Carrollton, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Kentucky
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Is Stanford the next 'Little Port au Prince'?
Many cities have a Little Italy, a Chinatown or Little Havana, but could Stanford someday have a Little Port au Prince? If local preacher/missionary/school board member Eddie Whittemore has any luck nurturing contacts he made on a recent trip to Haiti, it...Tags: Haiti Earthquake (2010), Headaches, Health, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health and Medical Professionals
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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: U.S. Department of State, Politics, Justice and Rights, Toy Industry, Crime, Law and Justice
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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: Human Rights Watch, Uzbekistan, Politics, Diving, Justice and Rights
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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: Medical Specialization, Heart Surgery, Pediatrics, China, Children's Memorial Hospital
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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: Entertainment Events, Politics, Lobbying, Celebrities, Disney Channel (tv network)
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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: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Consumers, Organic Foods, Sexual Assault, New Year's Day
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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: MySpace, Raleigh, Animals, Book, Manhattan (New York City)
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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: Trials, Politics, John Kerry, Justice and Rights, U.S. Congress
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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 ......
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