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DNA Tests on Polygamists Begin

Officials seek foster home for 416 children

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 21, 2008 4:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – Texas officials begin taking DNA samples today from 416 children removed from a polygamist sect and from adults who lived with them. The tests will be used to sort out the parentage of the children in the confusing mix of families with multiple mothers on... Read full story »

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