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adoption stories: 74 news summaries

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DNA Tests Solve Man's 26-Year Search for His Dad

Testing helped adopted man discover his birth father through his surname

May 2, 09 10:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Michigan man's decades-long search for his biological father was fulfilled with an assist from DNA-based genealogy tests, the Wall Street Journal reports. Richard Hill—who didn't know he was adopted until his adoptive father revealed the truth from his deathbed—discovered his birth mother's identity fairly easily but hit... More »

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adoption • genetic testing • DNA • family • genealogy

 Mercy's Dad Rips 
 'Scandalous' Madge 

Dad who walked out on toddler's mom blasts Madonna for lacking 'good morals'

Apr 30, 09 5:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna's battle to adopt a second Malawi child suffered a major blow yesterday when the toddler's father blasted the singer's loose morals and launched a battle for custody, reports the Daily Mail. James Kambewa is seeking to block the adoption because he wants to spare 3-year-old Mercy a life... More »

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Africa • adoption • parenting • Malawi • Madonna • child custody • Guy Ritchie • David Banda • Mercy Amba Oduyoye

(Newser) - Americans are adopting far fewer Chinese children thanks to a set of Chinese fitness rules aimed at accomplishing just that, Time reports. Adoptions from the US have fallen 50% since May 2007, when China instituted rules requiring prospective parents to be, among other things, married, under 50, non-obese, and... More »

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China • adoption • foreign adoptions

 Madonna 
 Ignores 
 Her Kids: 
 Ex-Cook 

Blocking of latest adoption might be good, he says

Apr 21, 09 2:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Perhaps it’s best Madonna’s bid to adopt another Malawian child was barred, because the Material Girl's a negligent mom—spending barely half an hour a day with her kids—her former house manager and cook tells the National Enquirer. “She's got two full-time nannies and one part-time... More »

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adoption • parenting • Malawi • Madonna • mother

 Slumdog 
 Dad: I'm Not 
 Selling My Kid 

Rumors part of a 'dirty' media scheme, he says

Apr 20, 09 1:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - The father of Slumdog Millionaire child star Rubina Ali tells the BBC he’s not selling his daughter, contrary to a News of the World report he called a “dirty” scheme. The media “made fun of our poverty,” Rafiq Qureshi said. “They tricked us into this... More »

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adoption • India • Mumbai • child star • sale • Slumdog Millionaire • Rubina Ali • Rafiq Quresh

 Dad Wants to Sell 
 Slumdog Child Star 

Rubina Ali's dad asks for $300k to adopt 9-year-old

Apr 19, 09 12:52 PM CDT
(Newser) - The family of Slumdog Millionaire child star Rubina Ali really is stuck in the slums of Mumbai, and her father may be trying to trade her in for his ticket out, the News of the World reports. The tab contacted Rafiq Qureshi, posing as a rich Dubai couple interested in... More »

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entertainment • adoption • India • Mumbai • Slumdog Millionaire • slums • Rubina Ali

Palin Visits Midwest,
Blasts Obama

In speech to right-to-life group, gov gets emotional over Trig

Apr 17, 09 11:20 AM CDT
(Newser) - Amid complaints from the Alaska legislature that she's is spending more time cultivating her image than running her state, Sarah Palin gave a rousing speech before a right-to-life group in Indiana last night the Evansville Courier & Press reports. Speaking of her son Trig, whom she called "a miracle,... More »

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stem cell research • abortion • adoption • Sarah Palin • Trig Palin • Down Syndrome • President Obama

Madonna, Jesus Back Together 

Adoption heartbreak leads to reunion

Apr 17, 09 6:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna has been reunited with Jesus, the Sun reports. The 50-year-old singer, who dumped her 22-year-old model boyfriend last month and tweeted that she was “glad,” was recently spotted with him at a New York Kabbalah center. An insider says Madonna’s adoption fiasco prompted the reunion: “... More »

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adoption • celebrity • romance • Madonna • Jesus Luz

Madonna Makes Plea for Malawian Adoption

Singer pledges to do right by 3-year-old Mercy

Apr 12, 09 10:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - After failing to adopt a 3-year-old Malawian girl, Madonna is showing off her maternal side, Us reports. “I want to provide Mercy with a home, loving family environment and the best education and healthcare possible,” the pop star, who has already adopted one child from the country, told... More »

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adoption • Malawi • Madonna • David Banda • Mercy Amba Oduyoye

(Newser) - Madonna returned to Britain “devastated and shaking” over being denied her bid to adopt another Malawian orphan, sources tell the Daily Mail. Madge reportedly told her lawyer—who called the court’s decision “incomprehensible”—“Do whatever you can to get me my Mercy.” She is... More »

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adoption • Malawi • Madonna • David Banda • Mercy James


 Let Madge Adopt 
 My Niece: Uncle 

Family 'decided it's in her best interest'

Apr 5, 09 7:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - The uncle of a 3-year-old Malawi girl whom Madonna had hoped to adopt has blasted a court ruling blocking the action, reports the Telegraph. "We as a family agreed that it's in the best interests of Mercy to have her adopted, so why should the judge stop this?" he... More »

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adoption • Malawi • Madonna • David Banda

(Newser) - The Malawi judge in Madonna’s adoption case says she fought “a gripping temptation to throw caution to the wind,” and let the pop star take Chifundo James to improve the child's life, CNN reports. But she said larger concerns about child trafficking took precedence. “Anyone could... More »

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adoption • Malawi • judge • Madonna

 Malawi Court Blocks 
 Madonna Adoption 

Judge cites requirement that prospective parents live in Malawi for 18 months

Apr 3, 09 5:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Malawi court has rejected a bid by Madonna to adopt another local child, reports the Times of London. The judge cited a requirement that prospective adoptive parents live in Malawi at least 18 months, according to AP. The rule was waived when the singer adopted son David Banda. This... More »

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adoption • Malawi • orphan • Madonna • orphanage • David Banda

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 'Marry Me or It's Over': Brad 

Plus, Brad Pitt insists on marriage, more

Apr 1, 09 9:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - Brad Pitt has told Angelina Jolie, “Marry me, or it’s over,” reports OK! Meanwhile, the Mail claims Angie is pissed Brad watches DVDs and drinks beer while their kids run amok. Elsewhere:
  • Madonna will move forward with her second Malawian adoption despite public outcry, the Mirror
... More »

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Angelina Jolie • Brad Pitt • adoption • celebrity • Madonna

 Angie to Slumdog Star: 
 Indian Baby Is Next 

Jolie, Pitt visited Indian orphanage in 2006

Mar 31, 09 10:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Angelina Jolie’s latest plan for her ever-growing brood? Adopt an Indian baby, the Sun reports. Jolie, charmed by one of the young Slumdog Millionaire stars at the Oscars, let him in on “a little secret” about her plan to adopt from his native country “soon.” Jolie... More »

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Angelina Jolie • Brad Pitt • adoption • India • Slumdog Millionaire

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 Madonna's Adoption Delayed 

Plus, Tim Allen has second child, and more

Mar 30, 09 12:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna’s second Malawian adoption case moved forward today, only to have a ruling delayed until Friday, the AP reports. Today’s closed-door hearing came amidst more controversy. “We feel Madonna is behaving like a bully,” said the chairman of a human rights group, who accused her of... More »

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adoption • Malawi • celebrity • Madonna • Rihanna • celebrity baby

(Newser) - A UK-based charity is asking Madonna to reconsider her plans to adopt another Malawian orphan, the BBC reports. Save the Children says orphans should be cared for by their extended families, and that being whisked away by a fabulously wealthy foreign pop star was “not a solution.” Mercy... More »

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adoption • Malawi • Madonna • foreign adoptions

 Madge Chooses Adoption 
 Over Jesus 

Singer confirms split on Twitter

Mar 27, 09 8:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Apparently the Material Girl would rather have another child than a young lover. Madonna confirmed her split with Jesus Luz on Twitter, the Daily Mail reports, saying she is “glad” to be single. Some are speculating Madonna dumped the 22-year-old after Malawian officials raised their eyebrows. The singer’s... More »

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adoption • Malawi • celebrity • breakup • Madonna • Twitter • Jesus Luz • Howard Stern Grid

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 Madonna Adopting 
 Again: Officials 

Plus, love triumphs and troubles for celebs

Mar 26, 09 11:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - As officials confirm Madonna is en route to Malawi to adopt a new baby, the singer received a glowing recommendation from young lover Jesus Luz’s father, the Mirror reports. “When Cupid strikes, age doesn't matter,” he said. More on Cupid in Hollywood:
  • Britney Spears is still
... More »

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Britney Spears • adoption • Prince Harry • Malawi • celebrity • Madonna • Adnan Ghalib • Pete Wentz • Ashlee Simpson • Mariah Carey • Nick Cannon • celebrity marriage • celebrity baby • Jesus Luz

 Madge's Crazy Sex Life 
 May Derail Adoption 

'Relationships' may hurt planned adoption of Malawi toddler, says official

Mar 24, 09 5:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna's hijinks with A-Rod and Brazilian boytoy Jesus Luz threaten to block her planned adoption of 3-year-old Mercy James from Malawi, reports the New York Daily News. "The news she is linked to another woman's husband and a man less than half her age makes us question her morals,... More »

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Africa • adoption • Alex Rodriguez • Malawi • Madonna • David Banda • Jesus Luz

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