Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

By DAVID CRARY
AP National Writer

Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990. And yet advocates say barriers and bias still abound when it comes to one basic human right: To be a parent.

A Kansas City, Mo., couple had their daughter taken

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Factory fire the deadliest of many in Bangladesh

Factory fire the deadliest of many in Bangladesh
By FARID HOSSAIN and JULHAS ALAM
Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) - The fire alarm: Waved off by managers. An exit door: Locked. The fire extinguishers: Not working and apparently "meant just to impress" inspectors and customers.

That is the picture survivors paint of the garment-factory fire Saturday that killed 112

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Hardaway wants city action on school closings

Hardaway wants city action on school closings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Representative G.A. Hardaway plans to hold a press conference on Monday, calling on Memphis Mayor A C Wharton to get involved with the Transition Planning Commission's school closure proposal.

"It's just kind of ridiculous that the TPC did not engage the city before they put these recommendations down on paper,"

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Powerball jackpot jumps to record $425M

Powerball jackpot jumps to record $425M
Orlin Wagner / AP PhotoOrlin Wagner / AP Photo
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -

Lottery officials say nobody has won the Powerball jackpot and the top prize will now increase to about $425 million for the next drawing, the largest jackpot ever for the game.

Iowa Lottery spokeswoman Mary Neubauer said sales were strong over the holiday week for Saturday's drawing, which was

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Small Business Saturday starts new trend

Small Business Saturday starts new trend
Small Business Saturday starts new trend
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there's another bargain-hunting holiday: Small Business Saturday. It's the third year for shopping day, encouraging people to explore and support local retail stores and restaurants.

"We don't have millions of dollars to pump into advertising, so Small Business Saturday is

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