Payment plan for high school families criticised

The State Government says payments to the families of high school students would take away money from other areas of education.

The second Winter Series "Kids Snow Bunny Run" was Sunday in Kanawha City. The run was a quarter mile for ages 4 to 7 and a half mile for ages 8 to 12. There will be no charge to participate. The run started and finished at 31st Street and Vir...

Family row escalates

Gina Rinehart threatens to withdraw family's "ransom insurance policy" unless they stay quiet on legal action.

Pike River families have plan to speed up body recovery

Families of Pike River victims frustrated at the lack of progress in returning the fallen miners' bodies are designing "aggressive'' action plans to speed up the recovery process. read more

Family rejects military's explanation for delay in search for boy

MAKKOVIK, N.L. - The family of a 14-year-old boy whose body was found off the coast of Labrador says poor decisions were made in the search for him and the response to requests for help has to be improved to prevent future tragedies.

Dead Labrador boy's family slams DND search 'failure'

The family of a 14-year-old boy found dead off the coast of northern Labarador are asking why the Canadian Forces waited to look for their son due to weather when a private helicopter was able to land on the scene in the same conditions.

BBC says Iran targeting families of its journalists

LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian authorities are increasingly arresting and threatening the families of British Broadcasting Corporation journalists to force them to quit its Persian news service, the BBC's head said on Sunday. Mark Thompson, director-general of the BBC, said he was speaking out to try and embarrass Tehran to end what he said was a campaign of intimidation against Iranian staff who ...

Family allegedly charged for funeral home's error

A family in mourning is angry at what's been described as "salt in the wound" after the wrong funeral home allegedly picked up its loved one's body, then charged a "transfer" fee following the error.

Family speaks up in death of Santa Clara Marine

The family of a Marine from Santa Clara who took his life in Afghanistan last year after several hours of hazing is speaking up, saying the military is not doing enough to stop the practice, and that one of the perpetrators in the hazing of Lance Cpl. Harry Lew received too lenient a punishment.

Family links strong in Australian cells

FAMILY connections and friendships are at the core of the terrorist networks active in Australia over the past 12 years, a Monash University researcher has found.

Children look for families at Adoption Festival

Children look for families at Adoption Festival Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 08:43 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 About 70 children who are either between the ages of 8 and 17 or are part of a sibling group, spent Saturday meeting prospective families at the Child ...

Children look for families at Adoption Festival

Children look for families at Adoption Festival Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 08:43 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 About 70 children who are either between the ages of 8 and 17 or are part of a sibling group, spent Saturday meeting prospective families at the Child ...

Children meet prospective families at CPS Adoption Festival

Children meet prospective families at CPS Adoption Festival Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:53 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 A special day for kids who need a family The girls, along with about 70 other children who are either between the ages of 8 and 17 or are ...

Children meet prospective families at CPS Adoption Festival

Children meet prospective families at CPS Adoption Festival Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:53 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 A special day for kids who need a family The girls, along with about 70 other children who are either between the ages of 8 and 17 or are ...

Kids Discover slated to be family favorite

The North Platte Telegraph There are not many events that are more exciting than the annual Kids Discover.

Family Lost for 6 Days Found Alive in Forest

Couple and adult son survive six days in Oregon forest after getting lost while hunting for mushrooms

Family-run businesses: risks and reward at same time

Family-controlled large business houses may be strong pillars of growth for India Inc, but experts warn that their internal feuds and succession issues also pose significant risks -- not only for the groups themselves, but for the entire economy as well.

Family lost for 6 days found alive in Oregon forest

PORTLAND, Ore. – A family of three huddled on the edge of an old-growth Oregon forest for six days, lost and cold, unable to signal search helicopters flying low and slow overhead.

Passionate for children and the art of teaching

Steve Zwolak, 59, executive director of the University City Children's Center, 6646 Vernon Avenue, and CEO of the Lume Institute, which was founded by Zwolak and the children's center in 2008 to offer professional development to educators and others in the industry.

Kids' Sports Injuries: Advocacy Group Wants 'Hit Count' To Protect Kids

INDIANAPOLIS -- Kids playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head, and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late.

Families homeless after fires

Fires in Montreal's Pointe St. Charles neighbourhood, and in Saint-Hyacinthe burned overnight.

Killers’ Families Left to Confront Fear and Shame

In a society where headlines of violence are almost commonplace, the families of the perpetrators are largely unheard from. But now some relatives have decided to share their stories.

Kids Prefer Robots To Teachers And Parents

A new study finds that kids not only love robots, but also that robots benefit kids in the classroom. The implications of this "benefit," however, might not seem so benign on closer examination.

Kids' Time: Fun and inexpensive things for kids to do in Billings this week

Keeping kids occupied can be a big challenge. Here are some ideas for activities to keep young ones engaged -- body and mind -- in Billings this week:

Why Kids Prefer Robots To Teachers And Parents

A new study finds that kids not only love robots, but also that robots benefit kids in the classroom. The implications of this ?benefit,? however, might not seem so benign on closer examination.

Advocacy group wants 'hit count' to protect kids

Kids playing contact sports are suffering too many blows to the head, and an advocacy group is calling for a "hit count" to total them up before it's too late.

Military Families United Partners with The Art Institutes to Provide Scholarships to Spouses of All Armed Forces Members

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Families United, a national coalition of Gold Star and Blue Star families, veterans and patriotic Americans, is proud to announce it is joining forces ...

Group: Syrian forces tortured children

Children have been "killed, arrested, and tortured," according to a Human Rights Watch report. The group asked the U.N. to help stop the abuse.

Children's bed-wetting may be caused by constipation

Some children who wet their bed might be suffering from constipation, a new study finds

Share Our Strength Reveals Low-Income Families Cooking More, but Are They Healthy Meals?

NEW YORK, NY-- - Low-income American families are cooking dinner at home most nights but are struggling to make healthy meals, according to a new study released today from Share Our Strength's Cooking ...

Rights group says Syrian forces target children

Syrian forces have detained and tortured children as young as 13 as President Bashar Assad's regime tries to crush a nearly 11-month-old uprising, Human Rights Watch said Friday, as fresh clashes erupted between regime troops and rebels in the country's south.

HRW says Syrian forces target children

Syrian forces have detained and tortured children as young as 13 as the government tries to crush an uprising that began nearly 11 months ago, Human Rights Watch said Friday as fresh clashes erupted between regime troops and rebels in the country's south.

Kids in Crisis hosts milestone year of annual golf event

The Kids' Challenge golf tournament to benefit Kids in Crisis will celebrate its 15th year on Sept. 12, with much fanfare as it heads to a brand new venue.

Syrian forces 'torture children as young as 13'

Children as young as 13 are a particular target in the "rampant" use of torture by Syrian government forces battling opposition protests, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Friday.

Kids, Kids every where, all of them to pick

Kalyani, Feb 2 : The size of the kids in the AIFF U-14 Football Fest, more-o-less stays the same. After all, they all are U-14 kids -- kids from 27 States all over the Country, 590 in all.

Children's access rights pledge

Children are to get legal rights to maintain relationships with both their parents, as part of a shake-up of the family justice system.

Families offer reward in Sauk Village double slaying

The families of two Lansing teens found shot to death in Sauk Village are offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

PBS KIDS Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 2 with THE CAT IN THE HAT-A-THON Multimedia Event

On March 2, PBS KIDS will celebrate the 108th birthday of Dr. Seuss on-air, online, and on mobile. PBS stations nationwide will feature THE CAT-IN-THE-HAT-A-THON, a two-hour marathon of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! .

Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Many children who suffer a stroke had some sort of an infection in the days leading up to the stroke, a new study says.

Pasadena Family Law Attorney Mark Baer Receives 'Super Lawyer' Designation

LOS ANGELES, CA-- - On January 23rd, Pasadena Family Law Attorney Mark Baer received the designation of " 2012 Southern California Super Lawyer " in the ' Family Law' category. Super Lawyers, ...