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Storm took town's youngest as it swept through

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:38:40 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - One loved the spotlight. Another was nicknamed "The Wall" because of the force he brought to the soccer field.

New Victory Theater offers Bob Marley, Shakespeare

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:30 -0400

NEW YORK - A new musical featuring the songs of Bob Marley, the world premiere of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" by the innovative Fiasco Theater company and an Australian take on "Peter Pan" are among next season's offerings at The New Victory Theater.

Lisa Ling discusses new motherhood, baby Jett

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:59:48 -0400

SANTA MONICA, California - Lisa Ling is feeling unstoppable.

Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:45:01 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only at this time."

Japan approves joining int'l child abduction pact

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:40:14 -0400

TOKYO - Japan's parliament on Wednesday approved joining an international child custody treaty amid foreign pressure for Tokyo to address concerns that Japanese mothers can take children away from foreign fathers without recourse.

In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:48:45 -0400

MOORE, Oklahoma - The parents and guardians stood in the muddy grass outside an Oklahoma City area church, listening as someone with a bullhorn called out the names of children who were being dropped off - survivors of a deadly tornado that barreled through their community.

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:47 -0400

NEW YORK - It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.

French president signs gay marriage into law

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:17:50 -0400

PARIS - France will see its first gay weddings within days, after French President Francois Hollande signed a law Saturday authorizing marriage and adoption by same-sex couples and ending months of nationwide protests and wrenching debate.

Camp means community service for many young people

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:37:51 -0400

NEW YORK - At 14, Tyler Cohen had never been out of the country or traveled without his Long Island family when he found himself in Costa Rica on a monthlong service trip for teens.

Portugal expands adoption rights for gay couples

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:58 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - Portugal's Parliament has passed a law allowing same-sex married couples to adopt their partners' children, but lawmakers rejected legislation granting gay couples the same adoption rights as heterosexuals.

Hello muddah? Not everyone loved sleepaway camp

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:48:08 -0400

NEW YORK - When the school year ends a few weeks from now, millions of kids will head off to sleepaway camp for a summer filled with color wars, kayaking and bunk life. Most will have a great time, some will make friends for life, and many will look back on the experience fondly.

Julianne Moore: 'bad Mom' role is her antithesis

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:53 -0400

CANNES, France - Julianne Moore sometimes identifies with the characters she plays but when it came to playing a bad mother in "What Maisie Knew," she couldn't relate.

Va. inmates taught to be better fathers

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:33 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Ronnell Glasgow, 26, said he grew up without his father in his life and was repeating that pattern with his own children, daughters ages 7 and 9.

Md. pitches tighter rules for minor indoor tanning

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:19:03 -0400

BALTIMORE - The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is proposing a six-month expiration of parental consent for minor indoor tanning.

Olympic medalist adds motherhood to balancing act

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:28:32 -0400

JOPLIN, Missouri - Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor is sharing some of her experiences this week in southwest Missouri.

Ex-yeshiva teacher faces sex assault charges in NJ

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:59:29 -0400

TOMS RIVER, New Jersey - The 12-year-old boy and his rabbi father were driving from the boy's therapist appointment to their Lakewood, New Jersey, home when the child decided to confide in his father.

More than just a mother, now she's your 'friend'

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:35:23 -0400

Josh Knoller, a young professional in New York City, spent years refusing his mother's "Friend Request" on Facebook before, eventually, "caving in." Today they have an agreement: she'll try not to make embarrassing comments, and he can delete them if she does.

King, Messiah: New baby names suggest high hopes

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:33:21 -0400

WASHINGTON - Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are among the fastest-rising baby names for American boys.

Hart: There is value in relationships of the moment

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:51 -0400

By BETSY HART - I was talking with one of my daughters the other day. She was conflicted about spending time with a new child in her class given we are moving to a new area in just a few short months. To her mind, what is the point?

NYC promotes reproductive services app to teens

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:38:13 -0400

NEW YORK - As part of a campaign against teen pregnancy, New York City health officials are promoting a smartphone app that will help teenagers locate free clinics that can answer questions about sex, prescribe birth control, test for sexually transmitted diseases or even provide an abortion.

New law streamlines adoption for foster children

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:02:54 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Adoptions of foster children will be streamlined in Alabama under a new law signed by Gov. Robert Bentley.

Roundup of Arkansas editorials

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:08:20 -0400

Here are excerpts from recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers:

Liam, Emma most popular Wyoming baby names in 2012

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:44:07 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Some Wyoming parents are choosing more unique names for their babies, but others are still sticking to tradition.

Conn. bear-making party marks Foster Care Month

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:53:15 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - The Connecticut Department of Children and Families is hosting bear-making parties across the state to mark National Foster Care Month.

Court: Iowa must recognize both lesbian parents

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:31:20 -0400

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Both spouses in a lesbian marriage must be recognized as legal parents to any child born during the couple's union, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.