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Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids
Read full article: Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kidsThe last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”.
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Read full article: Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedThe quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died.
‘To know she is gone is just unreal’: Parents of victim in Blacksburg apparent murder-suicide speak out
Read full article: ‘To know she is gone is just unreal’: Parents of victim in Blacksburg apparent murder-suicide speak outFamily and friends identified the two victims as Serenity Hawley and Crony Monk, both Blacksburg High School students.
A mother-daughter duo from Ohio is a rare example of a woman coaching a woman at Wimbledon
Read full article: A mother-daughter duo from Ohio is a rare example of a woman coaching a woman at WimbledonCaty McNally is one of the few women who played at Wimbledon with a female coach — her mother, Lynn Nabors McNally.
Brazil's Lula promises no deforestation but challenges loom
Read full article: Brazil's Lula promises no deforestation but challenges loomBrazil's incoming president has promised to eliminate all deforestation by 2030, which would be a complete change of course for Brazil compared to the last four years.
Virginia ‘Jinks’ Holton, wife of former Virginia Gov. Linwood Holton Jr., dies at 97
Read full article: Virginia ‘Jinks’ Holton, wife of former Virginia Gov. Linwood Holton Jr., dies at 97The wife of former Virginia Governor Linwood Holton, Virginia ‘Jinks’ Holton, has died at 97 years old, according to her family.
What do moms really want for Mother’s Day? Here’s what you told us
Read full article: What do moms really want for Mother’s Day? Here’s what you told usWith Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.
Newborn kittens back with their mom after they were found in the backseat of a car in Lynchburg
Read full article: Newborn kittens back with their mom after they were found in the backseat of a car in LynchburgThe mom and her babies are at the Lynchburg Humane Society where they can grow up, get adopted and live the pet life.
Slain spa workers and customers mourned by families
Read full article: Slain spa workers and customers mourned by familiesThe exception is 44-year-old Daoyou Feng, an employee at Youngs Asian Massage near Woodstock about whom little is known. Instead those relatives are mourning her death Tuesday at the Aromatherapy Spa in Atlanta. “From what I understand, he was at the spa that day doing some work for them,” said Michels’ younger brother, John Michels of Commerce, Michigan. “He was actually looking to start his own massage spa. Family members said Yaun and her husband were first-time customers at Youngs, eager for a chance to unwind.
No cat-astrophe: Police find kittens in ‘suspicious package’
Read full article: No cat-astrophe: Police find kittens in ‘suspicious package’Deputies in Butler County, Ohio called to investigate suspicious package -- but found cats insteadNEW MIAMI, Ohio – A police bomb squad responding to a suspicious package call at an Ohio church made an unexpected discovery: six newborn kittens and their mother inside a duffel bag. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office says its bomb squad was called to a church in New Miami on Thursday. The Butler County Bomb Unit was called to a suspicious package at a Church in New Miami. When Specialist Mike Grimes and... Posted by Butler County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, February 18, 2021The day-old kittens and their mother were found along with a note stating they had been born on Wednesday. "She began giving birth at 2 p.m.”A post on the sheriff’s office Facebook page said mother and kittens “are doing well and are warm, cozy and fed.” They were being cared for at a local humane society.
Teen inspired by grandmother’s love letters publishes his own book, sending a message of love
Read full article: Teen inspired by grandmother’s love letters publishes his own book, sending a message of loveA teenage boy is passing his family's legacy of writing love letters on to others. HENRY COUNTY, Va. – A teenage boy is passing his family’s legacy of writing love letters on to others. We caught up with the teen about how he used his extra time in 2020 to turn love letters into a book. Inspired by his grandmother Sallie Morris-Redd, a long-time English teacher in Henry County, who would write letters to her children and grandchildren, he asked mothers to write letters to their sons. If you would like to learn more about “Love Letters to My Son,” click here.
Roanoke County mom transforms basement into mini classroom for daughters
Read full article: Roanoke County mom transforms basement into mini classroom for daughtersROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – A Roanoke County mom built a mini classroom in her basement to provide a learning environment for her three daughters who are doing virtual learning from home. However, their classroom is anything but ordinary and their teacher is none other than their mom, Billie Jean Jones-Green. Given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Billie Jean and her husband decided to have their girls virtually learn from home. We actually go through that same process of getting dressed, we get washed up, and we get our hair done," said Billie Jean. They learn better.”Like so many other families, Billie Jean said it hasn’t been easy managing their homework and technology.
Representation matters': Lynchburg moms talk about raising Black children in current racial climate
Read full article: Representation matters': Lynchburg moms talk about raising Black children in current racial climateFar from the outrage seen in cities from coast to coast, their own reality is disheartening too, dealing with the everyday challenges of raising Black children in Central Virginia. I could have never uttered those words in my previous circles.Amy Corbett, Nicole Rule and Brittany Smith live in Lynchburg and know each other. 10 News reporter Magdala Louissaint sat down at Miller Park with the three moms to talk about what its been like to parent in the current racial climate. The Smith Family (WSLS 10)She tells me, Mom, I dont want to be brown anymore. See colors but say its all beautiful because its all to be respected.All children allow them to see brown skin shades of brown. Smith said.
Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at Duke
Read full article: Kara Lawson excited for chance to coach at DukeKara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people. Thats how highly I thought of the institution and the job," Lawson said on an introductory Zoom call Monday. Mom was the one who wanted me to go to Duke, Lawson said. I wanted to become a coach and learn from the best and that led me to Knoxville, Lawson said. Lawson knows one of her first tasks will be to hire assistants.
Thank mom this year with this DIY Mother’s Day card
Read full article: Thank mom this year with this DIY Mother’s Day cardROANOKE, Va. – It doesn’t matter if you’re spending Mother’s Day with your mom or not, the least you can do is get her a gift. What better gift than a personalized greeting card that tells her exactly how much you appreciate everything she does for you? [Celebrate your mom with one of these DIY gifts]We’ve already done the hard part — just print or download our Mother’s Day card below and fill in the blanks. Then you’re good to go.
5 thoughts I had while filling out the 2020 Census
Read full article: 5 thoughts I had while filling out the 2020 CensusWhy not take a minute to fill out your Census form, while you have some down time? If you’re computer-savvy and you want to fill out your questionnaire online, it’ll only take you 3 to 5 minutes. Click or tap here and you can still submit your form online. Nope, nope and nope. It was no big deal, I just don’t remember filling out my form last time and this surprised me for a sec.
Kids Give Mom Sweet Surprise When She Finishes Her Dissertation
Read full article: Kids Give Mom Sweet Surprise When She Finishes Her DissertationRight after Candace Hall turned in her dissertation, wrapping up her time as a student at Maryville University, she walked out to a sweet surprise. They were doing the floss dance to 1K Phews song We Did It. After the dancing, they picked up signs that read "I love you mom!" Halls dissertation examined the factors that contribute to job satisfaction in academia, especially among faculty of color. I just hope my kids remember this when they get older and they feel like, 'Oh, I cant do it.' I hope they look back to this moment, like, Look what mom did, Hall said.
5-Year-Old Girl Screams as She Chased by Coyote
Read full article: 5-Year-Old Girl Screams as She Chased by CoyoteAn Illinois girl got the scare of her young life as a coyote chased her around her yard. Surveillance video shows 5-year-old Christine playing in her driveway as unbeknownst to her the coyote begins following. No one in the family had ever seen a coyote in their neighborhood, which is just outside Chicago. Christine said it chased her, coming so close she could feel its hair. The girl said she was afraid it was going to eat me," but luckily for her, she was able to make it inside before anything terrible occurred.
Deputies rescue cub from dumpster as mama bear watches
Read full article: Deputies rescue cub from dumpster as mama bear watchesKOVR via CNNNORTH LAKE TAHOE, California - Sheriff's deputies had to get creative as they devised a plan to free a bear cub trapped in a dumpster, KOVR reported. They filmed the entire rescue and had to work cautiously as the mother bear was watching closely with siblings nearby. Nevins responded with deputies Bryant and Staley, discovering the bear cub trapped in the dumpster behind the Crown Motel. "Mom was circling the dumpster and you don't really want to get between the mother bear and her cub," Nevins said. As they backed away, the bear cub made good on his escape.
Woman adopts sweet' dog with terminal cancer
Read full article: Woman adopts sweet' dog with terminal cancerCHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. - After Bebe's "Big Day Out," complete with an ice cream party on Thursday, there is awesome news to share about the shelter dog at Virginia's Richmond Animal League (RAL). But despite the diagnoses, the dog described as a "sweet boy" has been spending his days at RAL waiting for his forever home. 'Bebe's Big Day Out'Shelter staffers wanted to do something special for the beloved dog, so they took him on "Bebe's Big Day Out" Thursday. The big day included riding in the car with the windows down and picking out whatever he wanted at Petco. Bebe also indulged in his very own ice cream party complete with four flavors of dog-safe ice cream, cool whip, sprinkles, waffle cones and cherries.
Family Realizes 5-Year-Old Is an Incredible Artist After Video Is Shared Online
Read full article: Family Realizes 5-Year-Old Is an Incredible Artist After Video Is Shared OnlineDevon Mosley Jr., from Oakland, California, has always loved to draw, but it wasnt until recently that the rest of his family realized his talent thanks to social media. I guess his mom knew but we didnt, April Littlefield, Devons grandmother, told InsideEdition.com. Before she knew it, the video had millions of views and celebrities chiming in on Devons talent. Even Lil Nas X retweeted Devons video. While Devon only draws when the mood strikes, his family is now encouraging him to do it more.
Why Woman Says It Was 'Easy' to Fire Contractor Flying Confederate Flag: Today on Inside
Read full article: Why Woman Says It Was 'Easy' to Fire Contractor Flying Confederate Flag: Today on InsideA woman is being praised for how she politely declined the services of a contractor flying a Confederate flag from his truck. Allison and Zeke Brown were so taken aback when the man showed up with the flag in tow, they immediately fired him. A 70-year-old doctor who set a world record at the Los Angeles Marathon earlier this year has been disqualified after being accused of cheating. A Las Vegas police officer was fired after he "froze" during the 2017 massacre that killed 58 people and injured hundreds more. For more Inside Edition stories, tune in to today's show.
Fla. woman dies after flesh-eating bacteria infection surgeries
Read full article: Fla. woman dies after flesh-eating bacteria infection surgeries"Mom only moved down there three or four years ago, but she loved it, and she had so many friends there," son Wade Fleming said. She had a bump on her leg, a three-quarter-inch cut on her left shin, according to Wade Fleming. "She got mad when I tried to make a fuss, you know the way mothers are," Wade Fleming said. Flesh-eating bacteria stop blood circulation and cause tissue to die and skin to decay, according to the CDC. Blunt trauma that doesn't tear the skin can also permit entry of flesh-eating bacteria, according to the CDC.
7 things you thought wrong about maternity leave
Read full article: 7 things you thought wrong about maternity leaveMaybe you’re preparing for maternity leave, or maybe one of your friends is expecting a baby and wondering what to expect. So, staying home with a new baby isn't necessarily hard like work can be hard, but it's FAR from easy. And maybe even your spouse had to return to work already, so you're balancing a new baby all day. Heck, maybe we're off-base on this one and you’ll want to barricade inside your house the whole time you're on leave. And just remember, so long as you keep yourself and your new baby top of mind, nothing you do is wrong.