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Jillian Michaels returns to coach teens on 'Biggest Loser'
September 5, 2012 LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Biggest Loser" will return in January with the weight-loss show's first young teen participants and trainer Jillian Michaels back on duty. more »»
Iowa tractor study aimed at reducing child deaths
September 5, 2012 CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Researchers who hope to prevent children from dying in tractor accidents are turning to a state-of-the-art driving simulator to help determine when kids can safely operate... more »»
Baby bath slings recalled
August 30, 2012 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Summer Infant In. more »»
Yahoo CEO's pregnancy reignites a perennial debate
July 18, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — "Another piece of good news today," tweeted the expectant mom, announcing to her online followers that she and her husband are awaiting a baby boy. more »»
Ousted lesbian den mom delivers petition to Scouts
July 18, 2012 IRVING, Texas (AP) — An Ohio woman ousted as a den mother because she is a lesbian has delivered a petition with 300,000 signatures to the Boy Scouts of America headquarters urging the organization... more »»
Bridgeport's Tyrell to Deliver 300,000 Signatures to Boy Scouts
July 16, 2012 On Wednesday, Jennifer Tyrrell, a gay mom who was removed as a Bridgeport den leader by the Boy Scouts of America, will deliver 300,000 petition signatures to the Boy Scouts of America’s national... more »»
Russian parliament passes Russia-US adoption law
July 11, 2012 MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's parliament on Tuesday ratified a long-awaited agreement with the United States regulating the adoption of Russian children by American. more »»
70 students found cheating at elite NY school
July 11, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — Education officials say 70 students from New York City's most selective public school will lose privileges for cheating on a state Regents exam. more »»
Early Full-Term Deliveries May Cause Problems Later
July 5, 2012 CHICAGO — Even for infants born full-term, a little more time in the womb may matter. more »»
Flame retardant found harmful to children
June 25, 2012 A standard established in the 1970s meant to increase fire safety has turned out to be more harmful than it is helpful, according to environmental advocates. more »»
At least $275K raised for bullied NY bus monitor
June 21, 2012 A video of a 68-year-old school bus monitor mercilessly taunted by seventh graders became an international online rallying point against bullies Thursday, with a fund for the Rochester, N.Y. more »»
Middle-income family spends $235,000 to raise baby
June 19, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — For $235,000, you could indulge in a shiny new Ferrari — or raise a child for 17 years. more »»
Disney Channel pulls junk food ads
June 14, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — There won't be any more candy, sugary cereal or fast food on TV with the morning cartoons. The Walt Disney C. more »»
Study: Seven-year-olds report cutting
June 13, 2012 CHICAGO (AP) — Even children as young as 7 sometimes cut themselves on purpose, according to a small study believed to be the first to examine self-injury at such early ages. more »»
Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
June 6, 2012 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo Inc. of Miamisburg, Ohio, today announced a voluntary recall about 35,000 convertible high chairs because of a fall hazard. more »»
Toys R Us Recalls Imaginarium Activity Center
May 31, 2012 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Toys R Us, has announced a voluntary recall of about 24,000 Imaginarium 5-Sided Activity Center because of a choking hazard. more »» |
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